This Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is situated in vanasthalipuram on NH9 towards Vijayawada. It is 15km distance from Nampally Railway Station. After the 2500th birth anniversary of the saint it was named as holy jain saint ‘lord Mahavira ‘and it was established in the year 1975. There is a sanctuary which was one of the exciting ‘shiikargarh’ or hunting ground for one of the Nizams ruler. It has been converted to a national park. During monsoon season the park is full of blossom flowers with different colours.
This park is known as the home of Black buck deer. According to the estimation there are 400 deers roam around the National park fearlessly. There are a wide variety of animals in the park like Black bucks, porcupines, water monitors, short toed eagles, Indian herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants and myriad species of birds.
It is a very wide area to walk. So the forest department provides a minivan safari into the forest. It is for 15 minutes of duration only. So that people can watch wildlife very closely. We can see a group of deer’s from safari track. The van stops for few minutes inside the forest to allow the visitors for enjoying the wildlife. We can see several peacocks roaming freely in the park. The butterfly park is situated towards northern end of the complex. There is a wildlife museum in the premises of the park with several images of animals and birds which gives a colourful setting.
Mahavir National Park Timings:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Holiday.
Mahavir National Park Entry Fee:
20.00 Rs For Adult, 15.00 Rs For Childrens.
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park Walk Way:
A walkway is developed in the main park for a length of 4 KM along the boundary of the park. It is open for the public.
Morning: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Entry fee: For Children Rs 5/- and Rs 10/- for the Adults
Monthly passes: Rs 200/-
yearly passes: Rs 800/-
National Park Area: 14.59 km²
Established: 1975
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park Attractions:
Various Species of Mammals
Various Species of Reptiles
Various Species of Birds
Various Species of Plants
Various Species of Flowers
The park also has an exhibit hall where you can learn more about wildlife conservation and a wildlife audiovisual as well as an information library.
Visitors can also take advantage of the facilities of the Environmental Education Center built to provide education in nature and take advantage of its natural trails, camps, safaris and visits to the many water bodies to observe life. aquatic.
How to Reach Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park:
How to Reach
By Air:
Nearest airport is Hyderabad airport from the Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park. Hyderabad airport is well connected by road network to Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.
By Rail:
Nearest railway station is Hyderabad railway station. Hyderabad railway station is well connected by road network to Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.
By Road:
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There are a number of government and privately operated vehicles that go to Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park at frequent intervals.
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park Address:
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park,
2/B, National Highway 9,
Auto Nagar,
Vanasthalipuram,
Hyderabad,
Telangana – 500070.
Phone: 040 2428 6523