The park is situated at 17°21'27.79"N 78°20'26.91"E and is nearby to the Police Academy of Andhra Pradesh which is nearby to Hyderabad in Moinabad Mandal city area is 3.60 km2.

The park’s topography which is undulating has exposures which is rocky of the formation trap of Deccan and the tropical dry vegetation which is dry forest and deciduous and is of nature which is degraded and is dispersed with grasslands and woodlands. More than 600 species of land including shrubs, herbs, climbers & trees like Rosewood, Neem, Teak, Bamboo, Sandalwood etc are found in this place.

The fauna’s that are found there are jackals, porcupines, foxes and wild boar, Forest Cat, Black naped Hare, Mongoose, Civet Cat, Spotted deer, Sambar or Cheetal etc and many different kind of reptiles which includes Snakes, Rat Snakes, Monitor Lizard and Pythons etc. Species of birds as many as more than 100 are found in this park which includes Quails, Peacocks, Warblers, Quails, Partridges, Flower Peckers, Ducks, Partridges, Curlews and Lapwings.

General Information

History

Mrugavani National park covers an area of about 700 acres / 3.60 sq kms and was set up in the year 1994 in the month of October, near the Lake Himayatsagar which is 25kms at a distance from Hyderabad.

The plants of the park is of tropical waterless deciduous forest of degraded nature.The Mrigavani National Park harbors over 600 plant kind ranging from bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Herbs, Shrubs, Climbers and Trees. The vegetative cover presents a mosaic of woodland and grasslands. Prominent trees are Teak, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Neem, Bamboo, etc.

The park’s plants are of tropical waterless of the degraded nature of the deciduous forest. The National Park Mrigavani has more than 600 kinds of plants which ranges from Pteridophytes, bryophytes, Shrubs, Herbs, Trees and Climbers. Grassland and woodland mosaic is presented by the vegetative cover. Rosewood, Neem, Sandalwood, Bamboo, Teak are the prominent trees.

20 more types include Warblers, Flower Peckers, Lapwings, Curlew, Peacock, Babblers, Partridges, Ducks and Quails.
100+ species of worms and insects and 20+ species of the butterflies.

The climate here is pleasant most of the time. There is a point in the park which is at a height for high point views and there is also a watch tower so as to watch animals closely. For the entertainment of the tourist snake shows are held. There is also a library an Education center in regards to the Environment a museum and auditorium which exhibits wildlife.

Uniqueness: An urban Eco forest system which is unique in supporting huge ungulates such as Sambar, Wild Boars, Cheetal etc. provides the tourist with a real experience of wild life.

Flora: They are dry deciduous forest in the Southern tropical. The undulating topography shows the rocky side of the formation of the Deccan trap. This park has the last remains of Hyderabad’s endemic flora having species like Bamboo, Teak, Palas, Rela, Sandal and Picus.

Fauna: A refuge in an urban way for the huge ungulates such as the Cheetal, Panther, Wild Boar, Sambar, Civet, Jungle Cat, Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Russell’s Viper, Python, Grey Partridge, Cobra, Butterflies and Quail.

Information in detail – the apt time to go there

Most of the year the climate is good, starting throughout the year from 1st January till 31st December.

The Mrugavani National Park Distance From –

25 kms : Hyderabad

4 kms : Indira Park

3 kms : Lumbini Park

10 kms : Peddamma Temple

32 kms : Mount Opera

10 kms : Qutub Shahi Tomb

How To Reach The Place

By Air: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is 31 kms and is well connected through flights in India.

By Train / Rail: The nearest railway Station is 8kms.

By Local Transport / Road: At a distance of 25 kms from park you get direct buses.

Things To Do In - National Park

The fauna comprise of wild boar, jackals, porcupines, foxes, Black naped Hare, Forest Cat,Monitor lizards, Civet and others.Cat, Mongoose, Cheetal, Spotted deer, Sambar etc and a wide diversity of reptiles including Pythons, Rat Snakes, Cobra, Russell’s Viper, Monitor Lizard etc. more than 100 species of birds have been well-known in the park together with Peacocks, Quails, Babblers, Warblers, Flower Peckers, Partridges, Lapwings, Ducks and Curlews.

The weather which is typical is enjoyable. The park provides with a view point at a height to as to have a better view of the animals which are at close quarters. Snake shows are held for the visitors. Shows of snakes are conducted for tourists. The park has a well stocked library, education center of Environment with an auditorium and museum with reveals the wildlife.

Location Map

Accommodation

For good accommodation in the park Tents and Cottages are there.

Hotels nearby to park:

Welcom Heritage Pragati Resorts, Chilukuru Balaji Temple Road , Hyderabad, Proddutur Village-Shankarapally Mandal , Ranga Reddy Dist, Andhra Pradesh, India , Tariff is: Rs. 3500 to 8000

Annapurna Residency , Hyderabad, 1-8-160/9, PG Road ,Paradise, Secundrabad, Andhra Pradesh - 500003, India , Tariff is: 1600 to 1900 INR

Weather

The summers are 40⁰ C and winters are 11⁰ C making the climate a pleasant and favorable one.

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