Kinnera Sani Dam is in the district of Khammam in Telangana, specifically in Yanambile. It is located inside the Kinnera Sani Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the notable places to visit in Bhadrachalam.
As one of the major streams that flows into the Godavari River, the Kinnera Sani Dam was built in 1966 on the Kinnera Sani River. The dam gives water to the Palvoncha Kothagudem Thermal Power Station so that it can make electricity. Lift watering also helps farmers in the area with their watering needs.
The area around Kinnera Sani Dam is lovely, with lots of trees and nature all around. The Singareni Collieries built a Glass House at Kinnera Sani, which has made the area more appealing to tourists. Near the beautiful Kinnera Sani dam site is a deer park with a little more than 80 spotted deer. This is the main draw for tourists. The huge Kinnera Sani pond is home to many crocodiles and other animals that live in water. In the middle of the pond, there are a few islands where different kinds of animals live.
Flora and Fauna in the Surrounding Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife reserve with lots of different plants and animals surrounds the Kinnera Sani Dam. There are thousands of types of plants on the reserve, from gaudy wildflowers to thickest forests of teaks, bamboos, sandalwood, and thousands of others. Animals, including cats, wild boars, and various breeds of deer, live inside the nature area. Lots of migrants like eagles, herons, and kingfishers have made this their home. It is one of the best places to include in the Bhadrachalam tour package.
Recreational Activities Available at Kinnera Sani Dam
Kinnera Sani Dam is very much interesting to do various activities for the rest of their days or some adventurous people. Some of the main attractions in Kinnera Sani Dam are boating. There is also the facility to have boat riding over the serene water bodies and gives a very pleasing view of the hill surrounding it.
Trekking tracks through the reserve lets you see a lot of different kinds of plants and animals and enjoy the beauty of nature. People who like fishing can go fishing, and people who like nature can just rest and enjoy the peaceful setting. It's a great place for family trips because there is picnic spots close to the river.