Mannanur Jungle Resort offers tiger safari experience in Amrabad Tiger Reserve
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Forest Development Corporation (TGFDC) has invited travellers to explore the Mannanur Jungle Resort in the Nallamala forest area of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Nagarkurnool district through its eco-tourism initiative, Deccan Woods & Trails.
Located inside the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, the resort offers guided wildlife experiences designed to help visitors explore the forest while maintaining conservation principles.
Eco-tourism experience inside Amrabad Tiger Reserve
The resort offers a tiger safari through the diverse terrain of the reserve, where visitors may sight wildlife such as chital, wild boar, nilgai and sambar. The reserve is also home to predators including leopards, dholes and tigers.
Nature enthusiasts can also participate in guided forest treks that allow visitors to observe birdlife, medicinal plants and the forest ecosystem of the Nallamala range. Early morning treks are organised to coincide with peak wildlife activity.
Before entering the forest, guests attend an orientation session at the Environmental Education Centre. The programme introduces visitors to the ecology of the tiger reserve, conservation efforts and guidelines for responsible wildlife viewing.
Accommodation and tariff details
The Mannanur Jungle Resort has 12 accommodation units designed to blend with the forest environment while providing basic hospitality services through trained eco-tourism staff.
Tariffs for two guests range from ₹7,000 to ₹11,200 depending on the room category.
Additional charges apply for extra guests. One extra guest aged seven years and above is allowed per room, while children aged four to six years are charged ₹1,500 during check-in.
Bookings can be made through the Deccan Woods & Trails website.
Each package includes accommodation, one guided forest safari, one nature trek and all meals during the stay.
Structured itinerary for visitors
Visitors check in at 12.30 IST and attend a wildlife orientation session at 14.45 IST before proceeding for a forest safari at 15.40 IST. The safari concludes around 19.00 IST, followed by refreshments at the resort.
Dinner is served at 20.30 IST. During winter months, guests may participate in a bonfire interaction with the Head Naturalist to discuss wildlife sightings and forest ecology.
The next day begins with a wake-up call at 05.30 IST and a guided forest trek at 06.00 IST. Breakfast is served at 09.00 IST, and guests check out by 10.00 IST.
Role of trained naturalists in wildlife interpretation
A team of trained naturalists accompanies visitors during safaris, treks and interpretation sessions.
The naturalists help visitors identify birds and animals, explain wildlife behaviour and share knowledge about biodiversity and conservation in the region.
Chenchu tribal community engaged in eco-tourism
TGFDC officials said the eco-tourism programme also promotes local livelihoods.
Youth from nearby villages and members of the Chenchu tribe are involved in guiding, trekking assistance, hospitality and maintenance work at the resort.
The Chenchu community, indigenous to the Nallamala forests, possess traditional knowledge of wildlife and forest landscapes, which enriches the visitor experience, officials said.
Focus on regulated eco-tourism
The Mannanur Jungle Resort operates as a regulated eco-tourism programme with controlled visitor numbers and supervised activities.
Officials said the initiative aims to balance tourism with wildlife protection and environmental conservation while providing educational experiences for visitors.
