Srisailam

Located on the banks of River Krishna in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam is a renowned pilgrimage centre housing one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Things To See & Do

Shikhareswara Swamy Temple

Shikhareswara Swamy Temple

A Spiritual Haven in the Hills
Shikhareswara Temple, atop Srisaila Sikharam in Srisailam, is an ancient, east-facing temple dedicated to Lord Veerashankara (Sikhareswara). Located 2850 ft above sea level, it is revered for its spiritual significance, offering devotees a glimpse of the peak and its sacred surroundings.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Hemareddy Mallamma Temple

Hemareddy Mallamma Temple

A Renowned Hindu Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is named after Mallikarjuna’s devotee, Mallamma and is a recent addition to the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple.

30 minutes to 1 ...

Suggested Time

Hathakesvara Temple

Hathakesvara Temple

Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Famous for being the site where Sri Shankaracharya wrote one of his treatises, Hathakesvara Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Sakshi Ganapathi Temple

Sakshi Ganapathi Temple

A Legendary Place of Worship
It is believed that the Ganapathi idol here keeps an account of every pilgrim who visits Srisailam Temple and thus, it is mandatory to pay your respects here while on your way back.

30 minutes-1 hour

Suggested Time

Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Sanctuary

Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Sanctuary

India’s Largest Tiger Reserve
Sprawled over 3,568 square kilometres across five districts of Telangana—Kurnool, Prakasam, Guntur, Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar, this tiger reserve is home to rare species of flora and fauna.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Srisailam

Winter destination

  • OCT-FEB

    Peak Season

  • MAR-JUN

    Moderate Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Cool and comfortable weather during the day followed by a slight chill at night.
  • Things You'll Love:Exploring the natural beauty of Srisailam along with the famous temples.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

PongalJanuary

Maha Shiva RatriFebruary or March

UgadiMarch

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