Mrugavani National Park is a national park located in

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. It is situated at Chilkur in Moinabad mandal, 20 km from MGBS and covers an area of or 1211 acres. It is home to a 600 different types of plant life. The Park is home to around 350 spotted deer. The animals include:

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, forest cat,

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Indian rat snake ''Ptyas mucosa'', commonly known as the oriental ratsnake, Indian rat snake, ''darash'' or ''dhaman'', is a common non-venomous species of colubrid snake found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. Dhamans are large snakes. Typical mature total l ...

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and the flower pecker.

History

It was declared as a National Park in 1994.

Flora and Fauna

Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela. The plant species include bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Herbs, Shrubs, Climbers and Trees. The vegetative cover presents a mosaic of woodland and grasslands. The plants of the park is of tropical waterless deciduous forest of degraded nature. Cheetal, Sambar, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose Monitor Lizard, Python, Russell Viper, King Cobra. The animals which are found here are Cheetal, Sambar, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose Monitor Lizard, Python, Russell Viper etc. Apart from the varied flora and fauna the Mrugavani National Park boasts of more than 100 species of birds including warblers, peacocks, lapwings, and flower peckers. 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. There is also a library and Education center in regards to the Environment a museum and auditorium which exhibits wildlife. Visitors may also go for safari rides for those willing to get closer to the park's denizens, besides nature walks with guides. The topography of Park supports woodlands, grasslands and rocky areas. Most of the vegetation can be classified as southern tropical dry deciduous forests. The Park does the significant job of conserving the near disappearing native flora of Hyderabad region.

Seasons

Winter – November to February Summer – March to May Monsoon – June to October Average rainfall: 300 to 750 mm Temperature: Maximum 40 °C, Minimum 10 °C Coordinates: 17° 21’ 27.79″ N, 78° 20’ 26.91″ E

Dominant flora and fauna

Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela etc. They are dry deciduous forest in the Southern tropical. The undulating topography shows the rocky side of the formation of the Deccan trap. Mammals – Panther, Cheetal, Sambar, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Jackals, Porcupines, fox, Black naped Hare etc. Reptiles – Snakes, Rat Snakes, Monitor Lizard, Russell Viper, Cobra etc. Birds – Quails, Peacocks, Warblers, Partridges, Flower Peckers, Ducks, Curlews, Lapwings, Babbler, Koel etc.

Location

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

References

External links

Forest Department description
(archived 8 January 2012) National parks in Telangana Tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India 1994 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Protected areas established in 1994 {{India-protected-area-stub