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.
Flora and Fauna -
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.
Major Wildlife Attractions - The
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitats to numerous endangered and
protected species of animals and plants. The dynamic mangroves
ecosystem of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary supports biodiversities
such as Fishing Cats, Otters, Jackals, Estuarine Crocodiles, Sea
Turtles, Sea Gulls, Pelicans, Storks, Herons, Snipes, Flamingos, to
name only a few. However, the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned
for its Salt Water Crocodiles. Numerous species of salt tolerant plant
species constitutes its flora, which include tropical and subtropical
floral species such as Rhizophora, Avincinia, Sonneratia Aegiceros, and
others. Over 120 species of birds are found in this wildlife
sanctuary.Flora and Fauna -
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.Best Time 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.
How to Get there
Road: It is well connected by road from the town of Kakinada through the Kakinada-Yanam route.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Kakinada.
Road: It is at a distance of 70kms from Rajahmundry and 20 kms from Kakinada by road. It is well connected by state buses.
Sea: Kakinada is also the nearest port alongside the Bay of Bengal.
General Info / Tips
Road: It is well connected by road from the town of Kakinada through the Kakinada-Yanam route.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Kakinada.
Road: It is at a distance of 70kms from Rajahmundry and 20 kms from Kakinada by road. It is well connected by state buses.
Sea: Kakinada is also the nearest port alongside the Bay of Bengal.
The tourists may avail the forest rest houses at Kakinada and Rajahmundry.
The climate of the
region is characterized by dry, hot, and humid weather with an average
rainfall of 2.5mm in a year. Maximum temperature shoots upto 47
degree celsius in summer during the period between May and early June
and the minimum temperature dips down to 14 degree celsius in winter
during the period between December and January.
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