Kurnool

Kurnool is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state and is bounded by Mahabubnagar district of Telangana in the north, Raichur district of Karnataka in the northwest, Bellary district of Karnataka in the west, Ananthapur district in the south, YSR Kadapa district in the South East and Prakasham district in the east.

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Places to Visit

1. Kurnool Fort, which belongs to the 16th century, is famously called as Kondareddy Burz. The fort was constructed by Achyuta Devarayalu of Vijayanagar Empire. The remnants of the ruined fort speak of the glory of the architecture involved in the construction of the fort. The prison of this fort still stands strong and this prison was named Kondareddy Burz after the name of Konda Reddy, a rebel, who breathed his last here.

2.Belum Caves are ranked second largest after Meghalaya Caves and it is the longest cave in India. Out of the three well like cavities, the one in the middle serves as the main entrance. The exquisite formations of stalactite and stalagmite are stunning. So is color illumination of Belum Caves. The caves present an interesting study to the onlooker with its musical chamber, meditation hall, simhadwaram and patalganga. The caves rightly deserve the title ‘Unique Eco-Tourism Project’ bestowed on it by the Indian government.

3. Nallamala Forest is a great way to relieve the mind off stress and elevate the spirits to a higher plane. Located in the Nallamala Hill, you will find yourself amidst a wonderful landscape that houses tigers and panthers. Nallamala Forest is considered the largest stretch of forest that is undisturbed in South India if you exclude the Western Ghats. Sikhareswaram is the highest peak with 2835 ft height in the Nallamala Hills. An ancient temple of Lord Shiva is seen here. Cumbum Lake that belongs to the 15th century is also found here and it is considered one among the oldest lakes made by man in Asia.

4. Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary is situated 60 km from Kurnool. The place is a paradise for bird watchers as a great variety of birds are seen here. Birds apart, one could find wild animals and reptiles too. Covering an area of 614 sq.km, the thorny forests and grasslands of the sanctuary make it the ideal abode for birds. Great Indian bustard is the most famous attraction here. Fox, wolf, jackal and cobra are some of the wild species found here.Typically known as a centre for preserving the Great Indian Bustard, the sanctuary has witnessed a rise in the population of the Blackbuck and a related slip in the numbers of the bird.

5. Adoni Fort is very ancient as it is considered to have been found in 1200 BC by Chandra Sen. Located on five rocky hills of granite, the fort was a stronghold during Vijayanagar and Muslim rule. The fort is mostly in ruins but the remnants are proof enough to explain its past glory.

6.Kondareddy Burz, Thought the fort has lost a lot to ruins, it continues to be one of the highlights of the town and has been a landmark for Kurnool since ages. The structure was built by the rulers of the Vijayanagar Empire. The modest looking structure, once housed a tunnel that passed from under the Tungabhadra river and still holds a majestic watch tower, looking over to the city that grew around it.

Transport Info:

Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad is the nearest major airport and has connectivity from all major cities in India. A cab can be taken from the airport to Kurnool about 3 h 28 min (213.5 km) away.

Rail:Kurnool City railway station (KRNT) in the city is connected to majority of cities of India. Take a cab from the station to any part of the city.

Road: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) connects Anantpur to all the cities in Andhra Pradesh. It also operates interstate buses. NH44 and NH40 are the national highways passing through this city.

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What is the best time to visit hogenakkal?

Best time to visit Kurnool is from October to March as this is the most pleasant time to visit. Monsoon is the season which is also considered as one of the Best Season to visit Kurnool. This season starts from July and lasts till September. You can experience heavy rainfall in these days and enjoy the sightseeing.