Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park - कासु ब्रह्मानंद रेड्डी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
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Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park located at Jubilee hill, Hyderabad covers an area of 156.30 hectares. The park established in 1994 to safeguard the biodiversity and richness of the area, is named after late Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
The vegetation here is southern tropical deciduous and is the last remaining representative of the indigenous flora of Hyderabad region. The park has nearly 600 species of trees, shrubs, climbers, herbs, grasses, besides several pteridophytes, bryophytes and xerophytes.
The fauna comprises around 113 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles, 15 species of butterflies, 20 species of mammals and numerous invertebrates. The park situated inside the city provides an urban refuge for Jungle Cats, Palm Civets, Wild Boars, Hares, Mongooses, Monitor Lizards, pea fowls, patridges, quails, Pythons, Cobras and other snakes. Only a few of the large mammals are found here.
The park houses some historic monuments like the Chiran palace of the former Nizam of Hyderabad and others. Regular nature camps are conducted for school children for spreading environmental awareness among the citizens. Open from 6:00 am. to 8:00 am. and 4:00 pm. to 6:00 pm.
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Phone: 040-3607663
Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife Management Circle,
Aranya Bhavan, Safiabad, Hyderabad – 4, AP.
Phone: 040 - 3230561 Ext.313, 040-3232064
Chief Wildlife Warden (AP),
Aranya Bhavan, Safiabad
Hyderabad-4.
Phone: 040 - 599231.
Nearest Town: Hyderabad
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
The vegetation here is southern tropical deciduous and is the last remaining representative of the indigenous flora of Hyderabad region. The park has nearly 600 species of trees, shrubs, climbers, herbs, grasses, besides several pteridophytes, bryophytes and xerophytes.
The fauna comprises around 113 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles, 15 species of butterflies, 20 species of mammals and numerous invertebrates. The park situated inside the city provides an urban refuge for Jungle Cats, Palm Civets, Wild Boars, Hares, Mongooses, Monitor Lizards, pea fowls, patridges, quails, Pythons, Cobras and other snakes. Only a few of the large mammals are found here.
The park houses some historic monuments like the Chiran palace of the former Nizam of Hyderabad and others. Regular nature camps are conducted for school children for spreading environmental awareness among the citizens. Open from 6:00 am. to 8:00 am. and 4:00 pm. to 6:00 pm.
How to Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Begumpet airport situated on the main road between Begumpet and Parade grounds (Secunderabad), roughly 5 Km from Secunderabad Railway Station. Indian Airlines has flights connecting Hyderabad with all major cities in India.Rail
Main railway stations are Secunderabad Station, Hyderabad Station (10 km) and Begumpet Station.Road
The nearest APSRTC bus terminal is at Goliguda, Hyderabad (16 km). The AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has a busy district service that connects Hyderabad to every city, town and almost all villages. Hyderabad lies in the intersection of two national highways NH7 and NH9.Contacts
Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife Management),Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Phone: 040-3607663
Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife Management Circle,
Aranya Bhavan, Safiabad, Hyderabad – 4, AP.
Phone: 040 - 3230561 Ext.313, 040-3232064
Chief Wildlife Warden (AP),
Aranya Bhavan, Safiabad
Hyderabad-4.
Phone: 040 - 599231.
General Information
Place: Jubilee hills in Hyderabad, Andhra PradeshNearest Town: Hyderabad
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
 Photo by : ravinder thakur in flickr |
 Photo by : ravinder thakur in flickr |
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 Photo by : ravinder thakur in flickr |
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