Thursday 10 November 2016

Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary,Andhra Pradesh,India

Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.
Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West Godavari. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari irrigation systems by over 67 major and minor irrigation canals.
This lake is a major tourist attraction. Many birds migrate here in winter, such as Siberian crane, ibis, and painted storks. The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the grey or spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis).
The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999.The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km.
The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds, including the Grey or Spot-billed Pelican. 
It attracts migratory birds from northern Asia and Eastern Europe between the months of October and March.
The lush greenery and the vast expanse of the lake makes Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary the perfect destination to relax amidst natural beauty.
How to Reach
By Road : Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary is 60 km away from Vijayawada, 15-km from Eluru, 1.5-km from Kaikaluru town, 8-km from Nidamarru, and 3-km from Gudivakalankas.
By Rail : The Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary is 60 km away from the Vijayawada railway station.
By Air : Vijayawada Airport is considered the nearest airport to the Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary

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