Kolleru Lake

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Kolleru Lake

Located 95 km. From Vijayawada, this large fresh water lake attracts several species of birds. The lake is
spread over an area of 300 sq. miles and pelican’s from Siberian and Fiji Island are seen here during October
and November every year. The famous Peddini Amma/Jaladurga temple is located here. It is a great picnic spot
for bird watchers and nature lovers.

The sanctuary has the following watch towers for sighting the birds.

Atapaka: 1.5 km from Kaikaluru to see varieties of waterfall

Murthyraju tank 8 km from Nidamarru East

Chodavaram: 53 km from Eluru where Open Bill Storks nest in colonies from July – December.

The sanctuary is approachable from all four sides of the lake by road, directly to the following places.

Best season to visit Kolleru:

November to March.

How to reach Kolleru

Atapaka – 2.5 km from Kaikaluru town Murthiraju Tanks – 8 km from Nidamarru Gudivakalanka – 3 km from Gudivakalanka or 15 km from Eluru Nearest city is Vijayawada, which is 65 km by road or rail. Nearest town is Eluru. Easily accessible from Eluru,Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam through State buses, train and taxis.

Where to stay in Kolleru

Nearest place Eluru offers budget hotels.

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