Srisailam, Pilgrimage Center in Natural Surroundings, Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga, Andhra Pradesh

Sacred Places in Natural Surrounding of Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Srisailam, popular scared hill town is situated on bank of River Krishna, 180 km from Kurnool, 210 km from Hyderabad, at height of 1500 feet above sea level, Nallamalas hill range in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Srisailam is well known for Malikarjuna temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga and Mahasakthi - in the form of Bhramarambika, the Shakti Peeth Temple. This is the only place where Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peeth located in same campus, thus this pilgrimage site is believed to be highly sacred in the followers of Saivism and Shaktism of Sanatan Dharma. Along with holy place, Srisailam offers Nallamala forest, wildlife, natural beauty, Dam, trekking, hill climbing, lush greenery and forest exploration.

Srisailam is a perfect combination of temples and natural places where main tourist attractions are Srisailam Dam one of the biggest Dam of South India built over River Krishna, Mallikarjuna Swami Temple, Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Shikaresvara Temple of Lord Shiva at highest spot in Srisailam, Sakshi Ganapathi Temple, the gates of heaven, Hathakeswara Temple, Akka Mahadevi Caves, Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary, PalaDhara - PanchaDhara, Ista Kameswari Temple - 16 km into deep forest, Akkamahadevi Caves – must visit place of Srisailam Sivaji spurthikendra, Patala Ganga, Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum & Rajeev Gandhi Wild life sanctuary, Lingala Gattu, Hema Reddy Mallamma Temple, Mallela Theertham etc. Srisailam is also famous for its flora and fauna.The origin of the temples in here is attached with ancient history and also mentioned over Puranas and the great epic Mahabharata as well.

The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve wildlife sanctuary which covers an area of 3568 square kms is one of the largest Tiger Reserves in India. A journey through the forest offers you the wonderful sight of leopard, deer, sloth bear, hyena, jungle cat, palm civet, bonnet macaque and pangolin.

This is how Srisailam becomes the best places to attain peace of mind in natural and religious environment. October to February is the best time to visit Srisailam with friends and family for unforgettable trip.

How to reach Srisailam: The nearest Airport is Hyderabad at 230 Kms from where private vehicle and buses are available for Srisailam at high frequency. Markapur is nearest major railway station which is at 80 Kms from Srisailam. As Srisailam is major pilgrimage destination and tourist place thus very well connected by road and state buses from all corners of the Andhra Pradesh and also from Bangalore, Chennai etc are available.

Taluka / Tehsil: Atmakur, District: Kurnool, State: andhra-pradesh, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

How to Reach Srisailam

Key Contact of Srisailam