Sri Lanka Malleswara Sanctuary is located at the Cuddapah District of Andhra Pradesh. Its total area coverage is approximately 464.42 sq km.

Flora
Arid deciduous mixed thorn forests and evergreen pastures are the endemic vegetation cover of the region. Red sander, a rare flora species, is also found here.

Fauna
Panther, Chowsingha, Cheetal, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Sambar, Chinkara, Nilgai, Fox, etc.

Avian Fauna
Sri Lanka Malleswara Sanctuary is the last home of the Jordan's Courser, a highly endangered bird species.

Getting there
The closest airport to the sanctuary is at Hyderabad. The nearest railhead and bus terminal is located 60 km away at Cuddapah.

Tourist information
The incoming visitors can find comfortable lodgings in the forest rest house at Cuddapah and Siddavatam. Good range of lodges and hotels are also available at Cuddapah.
The sanctuary is located in hilly area with steep slopes and gorges. Hence the tourists are advised to wear good quality boots while going for excursions and trekking in the forest. Wear light-cotton clothes, as the humidity here is generally on the higher side.
Swimming inside the sanctuary, carrying pets, alcoholic drinks, arms and inflammable items inside the park is strictly prohibited. Do not shout, play the radio or transistors loudly or use flash in photography. These can scare and agitate the wild animals. The tourists need to display their ID proofs while entering the park.

General information
Address: Sri Lanka Malleswara Sanctuary, Cuddapah District - 516001, Andhra Pradesh
Best time to visit - October to March
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