Andhra Pradesh
Tourist Place in Srisailam
| Location: | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 42°C,12°C : Winter:28°C, 19.81°C |
| STD Code: | 08524 |
| Best Times: | November to March |
| Attractions: | Srisailam Sanctuary,Srisailam Dam,Sikhareswara Swamy Temple |
| Language: | Telugu, Hindi, and English |
Srisailam Sanctuary
The famous sanctuary of Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh covers area of 5 adjoining districts of Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnoor, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda districts. This area has dry decidous mixed forests along the river Krishna that cuts through a picturesque gorge of the Nallamalai hills with deep valley on sides. The wild life includes the spotted deer, mouse deer, black buck, sambars, chousingha nilgai, tree straw, mugger crocodile, and wolfs, panthers, tigers, sloth beer & wild dogs.
Srisailam Dam
The Srisailam dam is constructed across river Krishna. This dam is situated in a deep gorge in the Nallamalai hill range. The dam is surrounded by natural beauty. It is 300m above the sea level and is 512m long and is one of the twelve largest hydroelectric projects in the country. It has 12 radial crest gates.
Sikhareswara Swamy Temple
Sikkareswara swamy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another beautiful temple is Sri Ganapathi temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
Srisailam wildlife sanctuary
The famous sanctuary of srisailam was Srisailam wildlife sanctuary, which covers areas in five adjoining districts, has tigers, panthers, spotted deer, giant squirrels, great lizards, pangolins, crocodiles, civets and a variety of snakes.
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