Kolleru Bird Sanctuary

Established in the year 1999, Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is a famous tourist attraction in Andhra Pradesh. This bird sanctuary spans the districts of West Godavari and Krishna. Kolleru Bird Sanctuary attracts a large number of tourists as it is the home of a variety of avifauna in Andhra Pradesh. Visitors can spot various birds in the sanctuary throughout the year.

It Is Known For:-
1) Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is an important landmark in Andhra Pradesh as it protects the wetlands of Kolleru. In this region, neither the crops can be grown nor fishing can be practiced.
2) Not only the local birds but, visitors can also witness the migratory birds like the heron, stork, swan, flamingo etc. from Philippines, Australia, and Serbia.

Best Time To Visit:-
Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is a famous tourist attraction and is visited by the people across the year. It never fails to lure tourists as it serves as a home to a variety of local birds. However, the footfall at this bird sanctuary increases between the months of November-January. It is the perfect duration to spot the migratory birds in abundance.

Reaching There:-
A well-established network of roadways has made it easier for the visitors to reach the Kolleru Bird Sanctuary. The regular service of the local buses is available for reaching the sanctuary.

Nearest Railway Station- Rajahmundry Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Vijayawada Airport