Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary mangroves.
Coringa is India's 2nd largest mangrove forest (after Sundarbans) — 235 sq km of Godavari delta — but it doesn't get the tiger-tourism circuit attention. Olive Ridley turtle nesting Nov-Mar happens on the Hope Island sand-spit at the sanctuary's eastern edge, accessible only by Forest Dept boat permit.WHY NOBODY KNOWS
AP Forest Dept-managed 235 sq km mangrove sanctuary at the Godavari delta. Boat safari (₹500/person, 2.5 hr) from Coringa gate covers the saltwater crocodile breeding pond + the smooth-coated otter holts + 100+ bird species (Indian skimmer endangered nesting, painted stork heronry, white-bellied sea eagle). Hope Island Olive Ridley turtle nesting visible Nov-Mar on overnight boat trip (separate permit ₹1500). Open 6am-5pm; permits at gate office.
