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Andhra Pradesh
Image: Ms Sarah Welch / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram)! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
There is no mainstream online safari-booking portal for Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram). Confirm current entry conditions with Andhra Pradesh tourism or forest authorities before travel.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Because the park is small and local visitor infrastructure is limited, travelers should expect to rely on private transport and current local guidance.
Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) is one of India's smallest national parks and protects riverine and scrub habitat in the Penna basin of Andhra Pradesh. It is best understood as a local protected landscape with conservation value rather than a large-format safari destination.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Season (Oct - Feb) | Daylight entry where permitted | Return before closing hours |
Visits depend on local forest guidance and current conditions around the Penna-side approach.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry | As notified locally |
| Guide / Local Support | Varies if required |
Treat this as a local protected-area visit and check rules before planning a long detour.
Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram), Penna basin, Andhra Pradesh
14.3500° N, 79.1500° E
Tirupati is the nearest broad commercial airport for most travelers.
Kadapa and nearby Rayalaseema railheads are the practical train gateways.
Reach the park through the Kadapa-side road network according to current local guidance.
Use hired cabs, private vehicles, or locally arranged transport from the Kadapa region.
Riverine vegetation, scrub, dry deciduous patches, and seasonal grasses along the Penna landscape.
This small park supports a modest but important mix of dry-zone wildlife, birds, reptiles, and river-associated habitat species.
Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) was notified in 2005 as a protected riverine landscape in Andhra Pradesh.
