Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

The Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary, Coringa is situated in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The region covers an area of 235 square kilometers. It was declared a sanctuary in the year 1978. Situated at a distance of 20 kilometers from Kakinada and 70 kilometers from Rajahmundry, the Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary is easily accessible.

The sanctuary is formed in the delta and estuary region of the River Godavari. The government declared the region a sanctuary to conserve the natural mangrove vegetation that grows in the region. The Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. The mangrove plants have been categorized into thirty-five species that belong to a group of 24 families. The mangrove plants have adapted themselves to the environment in which it grows. The sanctuary also has a heavy growth of shrubs and herbs. A unique feature of the sanctuary is the nesting of the Olive Ridley-Sea Turtle in the months of January to March in the 18 kilometer long sand path in the sanctuary. The Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary also a collection of 125 species of birds that include the Crested Serpant Eagle, Scarlet Minivet, Indian Roller, Black capped Kingfisher, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher and White bellied Woodpecker.

The best season to visit the Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary is between the months of October and May. The temperature of the sanctuary is usually high and humid. The tourists may avail the forest rest houses at Kakinada and Rajahmundry. A visit to the Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary, Coringa will give the tourist the perspective of the rich flora and fauna of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Total Coverage Area: 235 sq kms/23,500 ha
Established in: 1978 as a Sanctuary
Location: It is located in East Godavari district, 20 km. from Kakinada and 70km. from Rajahmundry.

Visiting Season: October to May.

Access:
By Air: Nearest Airport is at Rajahmundry(70 kms).
By Rail: Nearest railway station is at Kakinada- 20 km.
By Road: It is at a distance of 70kms from Rajahmundry and 20 kms from Kakinada by road. It is well connected by state buses.

Accommodation and facilities: Forest Rest Houses are available at Kakinada & Rajhmundry.

Birds: There are more than 125 species of birds in Coringa including Crested Serpant Eagle, Scarlet Minivet, Indian Roller, Black capped Kingfisher, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, White bellied Woodpecker etc. So bird watchers can look forward to a busy and happy time.