Thursday 15 September 2016

The beautiful 16th century Veerabhadra temple, also known as Lepakshi temple, is located in the small historical village of Lepakshi in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, about 15 km east of Hindupur and approximately 120 km north of Bangalore. 
Built in the typical style of Vijayanagara architecture, the temple features many exquisite sculptures of god, goddesses, dancers and musicians, and hundreds of paintings all over the walls, columns and ceiling depicting stories from the epics of the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas.
The village Lepakshi holds a significant place in the great Indian epic Ramayana. Legend has it that the bird Jatayu, wounded by the king of Lanka, Ravana, fell here after a futile battle against the king who was carrying away Sita, the wife of Rama, the king of Ayodhya. When Rama reached the spot, he saw the bird and said compassionately to him, “Le Pakshi”  meaning “Arise, bird” in Telegu.
Monolithic snake structure in Lepakshi is the Largest Monolithic Nagalinga in India. It is believed that, this Nagalinga was constructed in just 1 hour by the sculptures while their mother was cooking lunch for them. When mother finished cooking she saw this gigantic sculpture & could not believe what she was seeing & it seems that her evil eyes (bhoorii aankhein) fell on this sculpture & it was damaged then & there.
The handicrafts of Lepakshi are also quite popular among women all over the country. A tour to Lepakshi therefore cannot be missed at any cost.
How to reach
By Road
 Lepakshi is easily accessible via National Highway No. 7 if you are coming from Bangalore. The village is 15 km from the town of Anantpur and about 476 km from Hyderabad. The state runs several buses at regular intervals to Lepakshi from the nearby towns and cities. There are also deluxe buses available from Hyderabad and Bangalore that take you to Lepakshi.
By Train
There is no railway station at Lepakshi. One has to take a train going to Anantpur to reach Lepakshi. The railway station at Anantpur is connected to the rest of the country via a strong network of trains. Trains from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi pass through the town of Anantpur. You can take a taxi, or a bus to reach Lepakshi from Anantpur railway station.
By Air
The airport nearest to Lepakshi is at Hyderabad. The airport at Hyderabad is both domestic as well as international. It receives flights from major cities and towns of the country as well as from the world over. You can take a private cab from the airport to reach Lepakshi or take a train from Hyderabad Central to reach the town nearest to Lepakshi.

Lepakshi,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh 515331, India

Monday 12 September 2016

The Kotilingeshwara Temple lies in a very small village named Kammasandra in the Kolar district. The temple is extremely famous because of the largest and the tallest Shivalinga present in Asia. More than 2 lac devotees visit this temple every year.
The Shivalinga is 33 mts and is the tallest in the World. It has an accompanying Basava statue which is 11 mts tall and is surrounded by a large number of Shivalingas spread across the area. The project involves an establishment of one crore shivalingas hence it is named Kotilingeshwara and currently, there are about a hundred lakh shivalingas.
This temple has been constructed by Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy in the year 1980. The first linga was installed in 1980 and since then there have been many lingas present in the temple. There is also a huge and tall Nandi installed beside the linga. The Nandi is 11 mt tall and sits over a huge platform.
Within the premises of the temple, there are about eleven other temples for different deities. The first of them includes the temple of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Maheshwara temples. This is followed by a temple of Lord Kotilingeshwara.
The devotees can also offer special poojas by installing the lingas. These lingas can be installed on any day chosen by the devotees in their names. Regular poojas will be carried out and offered to all the lingas installed.
People who want to meditate in a pleasant and silence atmosphere can visit this temple. A meditation center was exclusively constructed for this purpose.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport to Kolar is located at Bangalore.  From the airport, travelers can hire cabs or rely on public transport to reach Kolar.
By Rail
There is a well-connected rail network from Bangalore, Mangalore, Hassan, Kolar and Hubli.
By Road
If you want to reach the temple by road, you need to head through Kolar. Kolar is at a distance of 2.5 hours from Bangalore.

Kotilingeshwara,Karnataka.India

Location: Kodilingam Temple Road, Ghattakamadenahalli, Karnataka 563121, India

Friday 9 September 2016

Horsley Hills is a famous hill station located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Situated at about 4100 feet above the sea level, the narrow road which leads to the Horsley Hills is very exquisite. 
The old name of Horsley Hills was Yenugu Mallamma Konda. According to the legend there used to be a little girl named Mallamma who was taken care by Elephants. She used to heal tribal people on the hills. When she disappeared suddenly, people thought she was a goddess and built a temple for her. Later the place is named after W.D. Horsley, the Collector of Cuddapah district.
You can see thick vegetation of trees on both sides of the road. The hill is rich with dense forest and exotic greenery. The hill has a huge variety of trees like Eucalyptus, Gulmohar, Amla, Sandalwood and many other species. The Sampangi flowers which are best known for its elegant smell are found here which definitely binds you even after you leave this place. This place is also known as Andhra’s Ooty.
This place is also a heaven for adventure enthusiasts. Adventure Sports like Trekking and Rappelling are conducted here. It is also one of the few places in India which offers Zorbing.
The major tourist attractions around the Horsley Hills are Galibanda, Lake Gangotri and Mansarovar, Mallamma Temple, Shiva Temple, Horsley Hills Museum, Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Highview Seeing Point, Thimmamma Marrimaanu (Largest herd of Banyan Trees in the world), Environmental Park, Kalyani Tree and Rishi Valley School.
The weather of Horsley Hills is pleasant throughout the year and it can be visited anytime of the year. The peak season is from February to May. 
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airports are at Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance of 160 km and 165 km respectively which cater to the air travel to Horsley Hills.
By Rail
The railway station at the Madanapalle Road is the nearest station to the Horsley Hills. From this station the town of Madanapalle is at a distance of 13 km and Horsley Hills is 43km.
By Road
APSRTC runs regular bus services to Horsley hills from Tirupati, Chittoor and Madanapalle. The best way to reach the place is by your own means of transport like Car. You can hire a mini bus or taxi also if you are coming in large groups.
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Horsley Hills,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Horsley Hills, Andhra Pradesh 517352, India

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Ethipothala Waterfalls is a beautiful high river cascade in the state of Andhra Pradesh situated on the Chandravanka River, which is a tributary of the River Krishna. This seventy feet mountain stream gushing down the hills originates just about 11 km from Nagarjuna Sagar in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.
The Ethipothala Waterfalls are formed by the combination of three streams - the Chandra Vanka Vagu, Nakkala Vagu, and Tummala Vagu, which are all tributaries of River Krishna. The water falls down from a height of 21 meters, forming a small lake at its foot. In Telugu, Ethipothala means ‘to lift and pour’.
The lake at Ethipothala Waterfalls has a crocodile breeding center that is being managed by the Forest Department of Andhra Pradesh and you get to see these giant beasts at close quarters. After flowing for about three km, the stream reunites with River Krishna.
For the devout, there are two temples at the foot of Ethipothala Waterfalls, dedicated to Ranganatha Swami and Dattathreya Swami. Since these temples are located deep within the valley, one needs to descend a few steps to get to the temples.
The peaceful and soothing atmosphere in which Ethipothala Waterfalls are located, gives the travellers a pleasant experience of their visit.
The Ethipothala Waterfalls are an ideal picnic site to relax and unwind with friends and family, and to savor the depth of the serenity offered in these surroundings.
How to Reach
By Air
Hyderabad Airport, situated 190 km away from this site, is the nearest airport and is well connected to major cities of India and abroad.
By Rail
Macherla railway station is the nearest one, around 15 km away and is well connected to Guntur. The major railhead is at Guntur (140 km) which is directly connected to major cities of Andhra Pradesh and India.
By Road
APSRTC operates regular buses from Hyderabad, Guntur, Vijayawada and other major cities of state to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. The best means of transport to reach the waterfalls is by your own means of transport like car or private cabs.

Ethipothala,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Thallapalle, Andhra Pradesh 522426, India

Monday 5 September 2016

Chandragiri Fort is located in Tirupati district if Andhra Pradesh state of India. This fort was constructed before 1000 years. At that period the place where this fort is located was in the Vijayanagar Empire.
Chandragiri was built by the Yadava Rayas in the 11th century, and they ruled it for over three centuries. It then came under the control of the Vijayanagara rulers, who moved here when the Golconda attacked their capital at Penukonda.

They built the place in the form of barricades and rampart. This place is in the southern part of India and was ruled over by the Kings of Vijaynagar in 1367 Ad.
The Aravidu dynasty was the one who then ruled this place when the Vijayanagar Empire saw their downfall.

The most enchanting, fascinating and alluring are the Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal in the Chandragiri fort.
How to Reach
By Road
Chandragiri Fort is well-connected via road network to all foremost cities in Andhra Pradesh.
By Air
The closest airport is Tirupati Airport to Chandragiri Fort, which is at a distance of 29 km.
By Train
The closest junction is Tirupati Railway Station to Chandragiri Fort, which is connected to all the major cities of Andhra Pradesh.
By Bus
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and some private travel services connects Chandragiri Fort with all other foremost cities in Andhra Pradesh.
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Chandragiri Fort,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Chandragiri, Andhra Pradesh 517101, India

Saturday 3 September 2016

Belum Caves are located in the small village with the same name in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. 
Belum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian subcontinent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent, known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons.
These natural caves are located in the midst of flat agricultural land in the limestone area close to Kolimigundla village, in Kurnool district. Though the total explored length of the cave complex is around 3.5km, around 2 kms is open to the public. There are still several passages that are yet to be explored and cleared of debris.
Some really unique Buddhist and Jain relics have been found at the Belum caves. The serene 40-foot Buddha statue built here by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a beautiful symbol of the role of the monks in the history of these caves.
These caves, descending up to 150 feet below the surface were formed by the flow of underground water. The spacious interiors of the Belum Caves have been maintained well by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)
The cave consists of various long passages, galleries, large cavities with fresh water and water tunnels. 
How to reach
By road:
Like most other south Indian tourist attractions, Belum Caves are well connected by bus services. The nearest major bus station is at Tadipatri, 30 kilometers away. From Tadipatri, one may reach Belum Caves by bus or auto on the Banganapalli route.
By rail:
For those who prefer train travel, Tadipatri is also the nearest railway station. It is connected with all major rail junctions in Andhra Pradesh and Telengana.
By air:
Nearest airport: Bangalore and Hyderabad are equidistant at 320 KMs.

Belum Caves,Andhra Pradesh,India

Location: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518123, India
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