Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast forest reserve located near Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, covering an area of seventeen thousand acres. With lush green foliage covering the terrain, the sanctuary is a great place for trekking and hiking while also making it sustainable for wildlife at the same time.
People looking for an alternative tourist experience can also try out adventure sports in the area or visit the Kambalakonda Wildlife Eco Park. This extremely scenic region of the Eastern Ghats of India is a wonderful place to travel during the cooler months of the year.
History and Geography of Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
The land comprising the sanctuary was earlier under the control of the Maharajah of the district of Vizianagaram. The name of the place referred to the local hill, Kambalakonda. The forest cover in the sanctuary is mostly considered as a dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows all over the area.
The entire sanctuary covers an area of seventy square kilometres. The most important species found in the area is the Indian leopard. The sanctuary has been under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department since March 10, 1970. They have now begun making it more suitable for tourism purposes.
The zoo of the sanctuary can be reached from the city in no time as it is only 3 kilometres away from Visakhapatnam. The Kambalakonda Wildlife sanctuary is considerably hilly, with steep slopes and is covered with evergreen forests and scrubs. |