Mrugavani National Park

Mrugavani National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Pied Cuckoo at Mrugavani National Park
Map showing the location of Mrugavani National Park
Location in Telangana, India
Map showing the location of Mrugavani National Park
Mrugavani National Park (India)
Location Chilkur near Hyderabad, Telangana
Nearest city Hyderabad
Coordinates 17°21′19″N 78°20′17″E / 17.355228°N 78.338159°E / 17.355228; 78.338159Coordinates: 17°21′19″N 78°20′17″E / 17.355228°N 78.338159°E / 17.355228; 78.338159
Area 1,211 acres (4.90 km2)

Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in Hyderabad, Telangana State. It is situated at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal, 20 km from MGBS and covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi) or 1211 acres. It is home to a 600 different types of plant life. The Park is home to around 350 spotted deers. The animals include: indian hare, forest cat, civet, Indian rat snake, Russell's viper, cheetal and the flower pecker.[1][2]

History

It was declared as a National Park in 1994.

Flora

Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela.

Fauna

Cheetal, Sambar, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose Monitor Lizard, Python, Russell Viper, King Cobra

Location

The Park is in near Chilkur Balaji Temple, about 20 km by road from MGBS

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Wild Life in Telangana :: Telangana Tourism". telanganatourism.gov.in. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Borah, Prabalika M. (11 January 2018). "Dear, how about some deer spotting?". Retrieved 18 April 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
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