Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is a deer national park situated in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is spread more than 3,758 acres. It is the biggest green lung space in the city of Hyderabad.
History:
The recreation center was named after Mahavir, a Jain holy person, in recognition of his 2500th nirvan commemoration in the year 1975. The spot where the recreation center is found was previously a private chasing ground for the Nizam, leaders of Hyderabad. A deer park was set up so as to save this valuable legacy and restore it.
The Park:
Creatures living in this national park incorporate a couple of hundred blackbucks (the state creature of Andhra Pradesh), porcupines, water screens, short-toed hawks, Indian lake herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants and a few other winged creature species.
Ecotourism:
Mahavira Harina Vanasthali is situated in the edges of Hyderabad, on Hyderabad – Vijayawada street. It is effortlessly congenial from the city. The recreation center is kept up by the TS Forest Department. Guided visits are accessible inside the recreation center. There is a section expense for individuals who wish to enter the recreation center by safari vehicle to see the creatures.
Address: Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana 500070
Area: 14.59 km²
Established: 1975