This
sanctuary is located 50 Km from Chittoor and 120 Km from Bangalore by road.
It covers an area of 358-sq-kms. The area is covered by southern tropical thorn
type of forests, consisting of flora Albiziaamara, Ficusreligiosa, Ficustomentosa,
Ficus Bengalensis and Bamboo.The flora also consists of a species, which is a regeneration of 'santalum' album. The habitat of Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and deep valleys. The Kaigal and Kaundinya are two streams, which flow through the sanctuary.
Tourists can find a wide variety of animals like Cheetal, Four horned Antelope, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Hare, Porcupine, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Panther, Jungle Fowl, Peafowl's and Elephants.
» Best Time To Visit : October - May
