Tropical Forests

Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram)

National Park  ·  Andhra Pradesh  ·  Park #08
Flagship species: Sloth Bear
2.4km² Area
2006Established
200 – 400 mElevation
5Key Species
6Best Months

About Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram)

Rajiv Gandhi National Park in the Kurnool district shelters a patch of dry deciduous forest typical of the Deccan interior. Despite its modest size, the park is home to sloth bears, leopards, and a variety of reptiles characteristic of southern India's dry landscapes.

Key wildlife
Sloth Bear 🐻
Indian Leopard 🐆
Blackbuck 🦌
Indian Python 🐍
Grey Partridge 🐦
Best time to visit
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