Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Padayatra Ban in Nallamala Forests for Tiger Census
The forest department has stopped people from walking through the Nallamala forests until February 8.
This is because they are counting tigers in the area.
Many people usually walk to the Srisailam Temple, especially around Mahashivarthri, but they are asked to use a different path during this time.
The forest department wants to make sure the tigers are not disturbed so they can count them properly.
The counting started on January 3 and will use cameras to track the tigers.
After February 8, people can walk through the forest again.
Forest department banned padayatra in Nallamala Forests from January 3 to February 8 for tiger census.
The ban is to ensure accurate tiger population estimation without disturbance.
Devotees are advised to use the alternative route through Dornala to reach Srisailam.
The third phase of the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) began on January 3.
Camera traps have been installed in specific blocks of the forest for the census.
- Who
- Forest department and devotees
- What
- Ban on padayatra for tiger census
- When
- January 3 to February 8
- Where
- Nallamala Forests, Nandyal district
- Why
- To ensure accurate tiger population estimation
- Location
- Nallamala Forests, Nandyal district
- Restriction Period
- January 3 to February 8
- Event
- All India Tiger Estimation (AITE)
- Alternative Route
- Dornala to Srisailam
- Significant Date
- Mahashivarthri (February 15)