This is a fresh water crocodile also known as Mugger Crocodile, the origin of the word Mugger is obviously from Mugger Fish, famous in India. Outnumbering the counterpart salt water crocodiles, these fresh water creatures can crawl for considerable distances on land. Being equally mobile on land and water these crocodiles are a hot tourist attraction at Sivaram wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.
The deciduous vegetation consisting if Teak, Timan, Gumpena, Terminalias, Kodsha and also some such as Thorny Shrub enrich the Sivaram wildlife Sanctuary . The wide collection of fauna consists of Panther, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Cheetal, Langaur, Rhesus Monkey etc.
The preferable time for a visit to the wildlife Sanctuaries is winter and so is true for this Sanctuary also. From December to April you can come over here with your friends and family, nevertheless, make sure to hire a car that would take you fro the Jungle Safari. The adjacent guest house at Mancherial and Eklaspur are famous for the comfortable accommodation and mouth watering delicacies. The transit point is at Mancherial, (nearest railhead).
The excursions at Manthani and Karimnagar district are also enjoyable for the tourists; welcome to Sivaram wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh and while having your share of fresh air, enjoy the serenity of nature also.
List Of Popular Wildlife Sanctuaries In South India
- Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
- B R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nagarjunsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
- Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary
- Manjira Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary
- Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pocharam Forest Sanctuary
- Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pulicat Sanctuary
- Srilanka Malleswara Sanctuary
- Chinnar Wildlife Santuary
- Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eturnagaram Sanctuary
- Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary
- Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Crocodile Bank Tamil Nadu
- Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
- Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
- Vallanadu Black Buck Wildlife Sanctuary