If one really wants to enjoy nature, surrounded by birds and animals, then Mrigavani National Park is the right place. It is situated in Chilkur, 25 km. from Hyderabad which covers an area of 700 acres.

The Forest Department has declared it as a National Park and is currently administered by it to have a natural feel and look. This park contains of 600 varieties of birds, 20 varieties of snakes and other animal habitat. The more importance to Eco tourism and to protect it from environmental disasters, a sum of Rs. 7 lakhs has been granted by the Central Government and a sum of 10 lakhs has been granted by the State government.

Every year from July to February, the Forest Department conducts around 150 camps, with a minimum of 4 to 5 camps per week. Basically, the main purpose of these camps is to educate every students about the concepts of Ecology and Eco-diversity. Every year, for this purpose, the Forestry Department sends invitations to all the schools in and around twin cities. The schools select around 50-60 students for participation in these camps. The responsibility and needs of the students are well taken care by the forest officials once they are in the camp. As an aim to create awareness about the Environment, the entry to all the students is free. In addition to that, arrangements have also been made to provide free like tea, snacks and lunch.

The park harbors over 600 plant species ranging from bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Climbers, Herbs, Shrubs and Trees. The vegetative cover presents a mosaic of woodland and grasslands. Prominent trees are Teak, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Neem, Bamboo, etc. You can find a large number of spices such as Sambar, Cheetal, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Hare, Forest Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Peacocks, Warblers, Babblers, Flower Peckers, Partridges, Lapwings, Ducks, Curlews and Quails and more than 20 species of butterflies and several hundred species of other insects and worms.

You can also watch the tourist facilities like an Environmental Education Center with an auditorium, a well-stocked library and a museum with wildlife exhibits. Snake show with live specimens is an added attraction also for tourists. Cottages facilities are also available for tourists on rent like 'Mayuri' and 'Chakora' who visit this park in the day time, the entrance fee is Rs. 200. But the same is not allowed for the student. The accommodation is free for students and they are allowed to stay whole night, while they are dropped safely to their respective places in the early morning.