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Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary

Telangana  >  India

Dry‑deciduous forest and lake sanctuary of 130 km² in Telangana, with diverse birdlife and wildlife within easy reach of Hyderabad and Medak.

Geplaatst* door Pranav Pula
Meest recente update 23 juni 2025

Beschrijving

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary combines a large reservoir with dry deciduous woodland and scrub. The nine lake islands attract waterbirds like Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Common Pochard, Cormorant, Black-headed Ibis, and wintering Bar-headed Goose. The surrounding forest holds raptors, bulbuls, warblers, woodpeckers, and more. Notably, Pocharam has multiple documentations of the endangered Black-bellied Tern, a rare inland species. With rich habitats and year-round bird activity, it's one of Telangana's most rewarding birding sites.

Details

Toegang

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 115 km from Hyderabad and around 15 km from Medak town in Telangana. It is best accessed by road—either by private vehicle or TSRTC buses heading toward Medak or Nizamabad. From Medak, local transport or a short drive takes you to the sanctuary entrance. The area is spread around the Pocharam Reservoir, with walking trails through dry deciduous forest and around the lake. A nature trail, watchtower, and boating facilities offer good birdwatching opportunities. A half day visit is ideal, with early mornings offering the best sightings.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Meer , Rivier

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Heuvelachtig , Nat , Droog , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Route

Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Auto , Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

The main wildlife sanctuary can only be explored through a safari, you must go in your own vehicle along with one of the sanctuary's guides. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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