Mamanduru

Mamandur forest located on Chennai – Kadapa Highway, consists of a high degree of biodiversity along with some highly valuable endemic and endangered species.

The forest is a deciduous type but mixed with some ever-green elements.

Mamandur is bountifully endowed with nature in the form of hills and valleys, many picturesque spots, and seasonal waterfalls and ponds of the Eastern Ghats.

• An ideal getaway for nature lovers is Mamandur forest near Tirupati.
• The eco-tourism region is managed by a community led by the forest department.
• Mamandur forest cottages are filled with nature lovers looking to escape from the crowds and mental stress of urban life.
• The forest is a boon for animal lovers. One can spot wild animals like wild dogs, spotted dear and others.
• Bird lovers make a beeline for the area which is replete with pretty birds of all species.