Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is situated in Atchutapuram mandal, is about 50 km from Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, locally called as Kondakarla Lake is home to many migrating birds during the summer, lake is a spring, hence no shortage of water in any season. The best part of the lake is that no dangerous animals like crocodiles etc like in there, only fresh water fishes are present, and it full of foliage, and home to some water flowers like water lilies etc. The better part of administration of the maintenance of the lake and its resources is not in the hands of the Government Agents locally. The body is controlled by about 300 members (locals), they only do the fishing, seeding(food for birds, seeds like for foliage, and food of various kinds for fishes) and cleaning of the lake from ages. Also, the body/union which deals in maintaining the lake makes sure that no spoils the lake with plastic bags, bottles etc. More over, they do not promote use of mechanized boats etc, since they may spill oil or frighten the birds with there sound. The boats that they use are made from Palm Trees, 2 trunks are connected, and a cot is placed to hold the two boats together, they take about INR150 per trip of 20minutes –30minutes on workdays (Non Busy days).

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

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Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry light cotton Clothes and open Sandals for Visakhapatnam’s warm weather.
  • Carry Camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product please confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Station : 100
  • Apollo Hospital : 2727272
  • Information Center : 2788821

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