🦅 Wildlife Sanctuaries: Coringa, Pulicat Lake & More
Andhra Pradesh is a haven for nature lovers, thanks to its lesser-known yet ecologically rich wildlife sanctuaries. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, near Kakinada, boasts India’s second-largest mangrove forest and is a birdwatcher’s paradise with species like the endangered white-backed vulture and the long-billed vulture. Further south, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary — straddling the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border — is famous for its annual flamingo festival, where thousands of migratory birds flock to the lagoon. Sanctuaries like Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Ghats and Rollapadu Grasslands (home to the rare Great Indian Bustard) round out the state’s diverse wildlife offerings. From wetlands to dry scrub forests, these sanctuaries invite visitors to reconnect with nature and support vital conservation efforts.