Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka in the Kalyana Karnataka region of India is known as the "Ooty of Telangana" located near Zaheerabad, Sangareddy District of Telangana State, India. Name ‘Ooty of Telangana” is a misnomer, as the place is actually in the state of Karnataka in the border of Telangana.
This forest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including medicinal herbs, red sandalwood, and teak trees.
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a sanctuary in 2011and extends over 134.88 Sq.kms. It is the first dry land Wildlife Sanctuary in South India. This is the only area in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region with rich floristic diversity.
The forest hosts rich biodiversity. Apart from medicinal herbs and trees, species like Red Sanders and Sandalwood are found abundantly. The Sanctuary has good dry deciduous and Moist deciduous forest in the core with Acacia and Teak plantations on the fringes. Apart from Chandrampalli dam, four small dams exist at its Centre. The forest is also home to fauna like Black Buck, Common Fox, Four-horned Antelope, Fruit bat, Hyena, Indian Wolf etc. Over 35 species of birds, including Black Drongo, Black-winged Kite, Blossom – headed Parakeet, Blue pigeon, Black-headed Oriole and Grey partridge are also found in this Sanctuary.
Highlights of Chincholi Wildlife SanctuarySafe haven for Wolf and Hyena: Wolves and Hyenas are the primary attractions of the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalaburagi have documented the presence of dholes (wild dogs) in the Kalyana-Karnataka region
Similarity with Western Ghats: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is the only area in Hyderabad-Karnataka region to have several features of forests in Western Ghats.
Spread over five blocks: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary consists of five blocks- Chincholi Forest, Sangapura Forest, Bhonsapur Forest, Magdumpur Forest and Shadipur forest.
Rich Flora: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is home to dry and moist deciduous trees in its core zone and teak, acacia plantations in the outer area. Medicinal herbs, sandalwood and red sanders trees are also found in this Wildlife Sanctuary.
Gottam Gutta is Located at a distance of 25 Kms from Zaheerabad and 7 KMs from Chandrapalli, this is a beautiful destination. It is not too frequented by tourists. Perfectly placed on the Chandrampally reservoir on River Bhima, this is a pearl for travellers. Gottam Gutta is 135 Kms away from Hyederabad and is a perfect place for a weekend getaway. It’s a beautiful forested area where anybody would love to camp and thoroughly enjoy a night of adventure with a whole bunch of friends. It’s like Mother Nature is there to cater to your excitement requirements and she positively smiles at you when she sees you all happy. The tourist spot is situated amidst the thick green trees and natural beauty makes it an ideal place for trekkers and adventurers. The Forests are a preferred destination for tourists, who are looking to spend some time closer to nature. There are some historical temples in vicinity.
Gottam Gutta is plush emerald and the huge water body always glows. It is like the sun and the moon have some sort of a scheme to make the surface perpetually sparkle. All you need is a book to read and a heart to let go of other thoughts. Time never flies faster and if you're in a mood to explore, you are quite lucky. This place has a gorgeous waterfall and beautiful tiny temples. There are decadent parks and adequate water facilities that have wonderfully been extended to the animals as well. So basically, everybody is happy and that shows since there is something magical about the place and you just cannot help feeling euphoric even you try really hard not to. Gottam Gutta is about 135 KMs from Hyderabad
Hyderabad –> Zaheerabad –> Mogudumpalli –> GottamGutta –> Chincholi Sanctuary –> Ethipothala
Hyderabad > Sangareddy > Zaheerabad > Govindapur > Mogudampalli > Chincholi wildlife sanctuary > Gottam Gutta
Stay : Cottages available at Chandrampalli dam (Camping Not Allowed) , Food is available at nearby village.
Activities : Bird watching, short hike, waterfall visit
you can visit Ananthagiri hills on the way back to Hyderabad
Chandrampalli Dam : Chandrampalli Dam is built across the Bhima River. The dam is located in Chandrampalli village of Chincholi taluq under the Gulbarga district of Karnataka. As one of the main dams in the district, dam is responsible for the irrigation of several villages in Chincholi taluka..
From chincholi to chandrampalli which is around 20 km 30 min. we have to enter Karnataka in order to reach that place.( No major check posts on the way so any vehicle can pass through easily). We took a walk on the dam till its end it was really cool. Chincholi range can be seen from the dam. There are 3 cottages available (Belongs to Karnataka Tourism) for the travelers who are willing to stay over night. We spent few hours of quality time over there and started to Ethipothala.
Ethipothala : It is locally named as Ethipothala (other than one at Nagarjuna sagar) according to its geographical location. Although we have map sometimes we won’t find the exact route without help of locals. Finally after getting directions from multiple people we reached the place.
Trekking : 4 Hours (8Kms) - A trail exists inside the wildlife sanctuary , providing individuals an ideal trekking experience through nature. The route passes through various habitats like the wooded forests, grassland, gorges, dry deciduous forests, teak plantations, bamboo thickets, and rocky outcrops of Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary. It provides a wonderful opportunity to explore unique trees, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, and other resources of the forest in a single walk. Interesting Features: Jalari trees, pristine forests, perennial water bodies, undulating landscapes and rugged terrain, evidences of wildlife, and chirping of birds all along the way.
https://www.karnatakaecotourism.com/treksdetail/TRK147
https://saichintala.com/2020/09/20/chincholi-ooty-of-telangana/
https://bcfblogs.com/2020/07/23/one-day-trip-to-chincholi-wild-life-sanctuary-chandrampalli-dam-and-ethipothala-waterfalls-2/
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This forest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including medicinal herbs, red sandalwood, and teak trees.
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a sanctuary in 2011and extends over 134.88 Sq.kms. It is the first dry land Wildlife Sanctuary in South India. This is the only area in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region with rich floristic diversity.
The forest hosts rich biodiversity. Apart from medicinal herbs and trees, species like Red Sanders and Sandalwood are found abundantly. The Sanctuary has good dry deciduous and Moist deciduous forest in the core with Acacia and Teak plantations on the fringes. Apart from Chandrampalli dam, four small dams exist at its Centre. The forest is also home to fauna like Black Buck, Common Fox, Four-horned Antelope, Fruit bat, Hyena, Indian Wolf etc. Over 35 species of birds, including Black Drongo, Black-winged Kite, Blossom – headed Parakeet, Blue pigeon, Black-headed Oriole and Grey partridge are also found in this Sanctuary.
Highlights of Chincholi Wildlife SanctuarySafe haven for Wolf and Hyena: Wolves and Hyenas are the primary attractions of the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalaburagi have documented the presence of dholes (wild dogs) in the Kalyana-Karnataka region
Similarity with Western Ghats: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is the only area in Hyderabad-Karnataka region to have several features of forests in Western Ghats.
Spread over five blocks: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary consists of five blocks- Chincholi Forest, Sangapura Forest, Bhonsapur Forest, Magdumpur Forest and Shadipur forest.
Rich Flora: Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is home to dry and moist deciduous trees in its core zone and teak, acacia plantations in the outer area. Medicinal herbs, sandalwood and red sanders trees are also found in this Wildlife Sanctuary.
Gottam Gutta is Located at a distance of 25 Kms from Zaheerabad and 7 KMs from Chandrapalli, this is a beautiful destination. It is not too frequented by tourists. Perfectly placed on the Chandrampally reservoir on River Bhima, this is a pearl for travellers. Gottam Gutta is 135 Kms away from Hyederabad and is a perfect place for a weekend getaway. It’s a beautiful forested area where anybody would love to camp and thoroughly enjoy a night of adventure with a whole bunch of friends. It’s like Mother Nature is there to cater to your excitement requirements and she positively smiles at you when she sees you all happy. The tourist spot is situated amidst the thick green trees and natural beauty makes it an ideal place for trekkers and adventurers. The Forests are a preferred destination for tourists, who are looking to spend some time closer to nature. There are some historical temples in vicinity.
Gottam Gutta is plush emerald and the huge water body always glows. It is like the sun and the moon have some sort of a scheme to make the surface perpetually sparkle. All you need is a book to read and a heart to let go of other thoughts. Time never flies faster and if you're in a mood to explore, you are quite lucky. This place has a gorgeous waterfall and beautiful tiny temples. There are decadent parks and adequate water facilities that have wonderfully been extended to the animals as well. So basically, everybody is happy and that shows since there is something magical about the place and you just cannot help feeling euphoric even you try really hard not to. Gottam Gutta is about 135 KMs from Hyderabad
Hyderabad –> Zaheerabad –> Mogudumpalli –> GottamGutta –> Chincholi Sanctuary –> Ethipothala
Hyderabad > Sangareddy > Zaheerabad > Govindapur > Mogudampalli > Chincholi wildlife sanctuary > Gottam Gutta
Stay : Cottages available at Chandrampalli dam (Camping Not Allowed) , Food is available at nearby village.
Activities : Bird watching, short hike, waterfall visit
you can visit Ananthagiri hills on the way back to Hyderabad
Chandrampalli Dam : Chandrampalli Dam is built across the Bhima River. The dam is located in Chandrampalli village of Chincholi taluq under the Gulbarga district of Karnataka. As one of the main dams in the district, dam is responsible for the irrigation of several villages in Chincholi taluka..
From chincholi to chandrampalli which is around 20 km 30 min. we have to enter Karnataka in order to reach that place.( No major check posts on the way so any vehicle can pass through easily). We took a walk on the dam till its end it was really cool. Chincholi range can be seen from the dam. There are 3 cottages available (Belongs to Karnataka Tourism) for the travelers who are willing to stay over night. We spent few hours of quality time over there and started to Ethipothala.
Ethipothala : It is locally named as Ethipothala (other than one at Nagarjuna sagar) according to its geographical location. Although we have map sometimes we won’t find the exact route without help of locals. Finally after getting directions from multiple people we reached the place.
Trekking : 4 Hours (8Kms) - A trail exists inside the wildlife sanctuary , providing individuals an ideal trekking experience through nature. The route passes through various habitats like the wooded forests, grassland, gorges, dry deciduous forests, teak plantations, bamboo thickets, and rocky outcrops of Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary. It provides a wonderful opportunity to explore unique trees, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, and other resources of the forest in a single walk. Interesting Features: Jalari trees, pristine forests, perennial water bodies, undulating landscapes and rugged terrain, evidences of wildlife, and chirping of birds all along the way.
https://www.karnatakaecotourism.com/treksdetail/TRK147
https://saichintala.com/2020/09/20/chincholi-ooty-of-telangana/
https://bcfblogs.com/2020/07/23/one-day-trip-to-chincholi-wild-life-sanctuary-chandrampalli-dam-and-ethipothala-waterfalls-2/
