Sivaram Wild Life Sanctuary, Adilabad & Karimnagar
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Sivaram Wild life Sanctuary is one of the
important sanctuaries declared during 1987,
exclusively for the protection of marsh
crocodiles. The forests of sanctuary contain
mainly riveraine vegetation on both banks of
Godavari, and the adjoining areas with mixed
deciduous vegetation which supports a variety of
both herbivorous and carnivorous fauna.

Area
Sivaram wildlife sanctuary is spread over an
area of 37 sq. km. in Adilabad and Karimnagar
district on either side of river Godavari.

Flora
The forests of the sanctuary have riverine mixed
with deciduous vegetation.

Fauna
Sivaram wildlife sanctuary was initially
declared as crocodile sanctuary to protect the
endangered marsh crocodiles of river Godavari.

How to Reach
The sanctuary can be approached by road from
Hyderabad to Manthani, the distance being 240
kms. it can also be approached from Ramagundam &
Mancherial.


Chief Wildlife Warden
(AP), Aranya Bhavan,
Hyderabad-4,
Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife Management Circle,
Aranya Bhavan, Hyderabad -4 AP
Phone: 040 - 3230561 Ext.206