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Details |
| Location |
Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Establishment |
Declared in 1970 under the Wildlife Protection Act of India |
| Area |
Approximately 71 square kilometers (27 square miles) |
| Ecosystem |
Dry evergreen forests and scrubland |
| Biodiversity |
Home to Indian leopards, deer species, wild boar, jackals, reptiles, birds, and medicinal plants |
| Flora |
Predominantly dry evergreen forests with moist deciduous patches |
| Tourism and Recreation |
Offers trekking, bird watching, and nature walks |
| Accessibility |
Easily accessible from the city of Visakhapatnam |