Hyderabad, Sept. 18 -- Sometimes, the best way to recharge is to step away from traffic, malls, and screens, and step into nature. Today, explore with Siasat.com a place just a few hours from Hyderabad where the air is fresher, the trees stand tall, and animals roam freely in their natural home. That world is the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, the oldest sanctuary in Telangana, spread across the lush banks of the Godavari River in Mulugu district.

Declared a sanctuary way back in 1952, Eturnagaram has long been a safe haven for rare animals and birds. Its mix of dense forests, hills, and perennial streams makes it one of the most scenic and wild weekend getaways from the city.

The Journey from Hyderabad

Eturnagaram is about 250 km fro...