Place: Chilkur, 25 km from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Nearest town: Hyderabad
Best time to visit: Throughout the year

The Mrugavani National park covering an area of 3.60 sq. km ( 700 acres) was established in October, 1994 near Himayatsagar lake at a distance of 25 kms from Hyderabad. 

The undulating topography of the park has rocky exposures of the Deccan trap formation and the vegetation is tropical dry deciduous forest of degraded nature interspersed with woodlands and grasslands. Over 600 plant species including herbs, shrubs, climbers and trees like Teak, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Neem, Bamboo etc are found here.

The fauna comprises of wild boar, jackals, foxes, porcupines, Black naped Hare, Monitor lizards, Forest Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Cheetal or Spotted deer, Sambar etc and a wide variety of reptiles including Pythons, Cobra, Rat Snakes, Russell’s Viper, Monitor Lizard etc. Over 100 species of birds have been identified in the park including Peacocks, Quails, Warblers, Babblers, Flower Peckers, Partridges, Lapwings, Ducks and Curlews. 

The climate is pleasant for most parts of the year. The park has a high view point and a watch tower to watch the animals at close quarters. Snake shows are conducted for tourists. The park has a well-stocked library, an Environmental Education Center with an auditorium and a museum with wildlife exhibits.

Accommodation:

There are tents, dormitories and cottages available for stay in the park. 

How to get there
Air: Nearest airport is Hyderabad
Rail: Nearest rail head Hyderabad
Road : Direct bus services are available from Hyderabad, 25kms from the park

Contact

• Curator, National Parks, Aranya Bhavan, Safiabad, Hyderabad
  040-3230561(O) Extn. 313, 040-3232064(D) 040-3232668