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Akkamahadevi Caves

The virgin setting of Akkamahadevi caves around 10 kilometres away from Srisailam in Telangana is a natural wonder. Located right across the perennial Krishna river, the caves are a natural formation that has been in existence for more than a million years. The caves are located amidst the Eastern Ghats which stretches for vast sections of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With its naturally formed arch at the entrance which stands without any support of any kind, the caves portray an imposing image on the viewer's eyes. Although the main attraction is the deep-lying Shivalinga inside the extensive maze of pathways, it also is an adventurer's abode. The lingam is a popular religious shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva and has attracted tourists and pilgrims for centuries. The hills of the Nallamala range across the ghat section are a sight to behold, offering serene, picturesque views of the vista around, en route the Akkamahadevi Caves.The Krishna river is the sole route available to access the caves, and the small but scenic journey is said to be well worth the effort. Private and public boat operators undertake these short trips from the small piece of habited land, close to Srisailam. Bordered by the towering Nallamala hills on all sides, the pristine Krishna river offers a calm ride which may last up to an hour or so. There are numerous rock-cut natural cave formations in and around the region, but Akkamahadevi Caves is the fascinating sight of them all. Read More

Find yourself fascinated as you witness instances of the livelihoods and cultures of the tribes of Andhra Pradesh at the Chenchu Lakshmi Museum. Also, honey collected by the tribes and packaged by the state government is also available at the museum for sale and is a true specialty to take back home.

There aren't too many elaborate shopping complexes or novel specialties here. One can however, take home some honey collected by the tribes and packaged by the state government, available for sale at the Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum

A modest temple, housing a Shiva Linga, tends to be one of the most frequently visited temples, by the locals. The temple is said to at the same place as where Sri Sankaracharya, a revered saint created one of his philosophical texts.

A recent addition to the temples of Srisailam is the Hemareddy Mallamma Temple, located close to the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. The temple also has an ashram neighboring it. With intriguing stories and legends, the temple is a fascinating experience offered by Srisailam.

Situated at a distance of 20 km from Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh, Ista Kameswari Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to an avatar of Goddess Parvati- Goddess Istakameswari. Dating back to somewhere between the 8th and 10th century, the temple is based in the middle of a lush green forest and boasts of stunning landscape. Known to have a striking architecture and beautiful designs, the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by history and architecture enthusiasts. Ista Kameswari Temple is located inside the folds of a cave that makes it all the more interesting and unique. Other than the surroundings, the highlight of the temple is the idol of Goddess Kameswari which is said to have a super soft texture although it is made in hard steel. It is believed that the ‘Devi’ can grant any wish to the devotees if they visit it even once. Read More

The devotion towards Lord Shiva, that Srisailam is known for, finds its way to the banks of Krishna River as well. A rocky bank of this river has each of its rocks, believed to be an image of Lord Shiva. The belief also grants the bank its name, 'Lingala Gattu'.

On the southern bank of River Krishna, is a temple, the town Srisailam is known for. The Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, is the most celebrated temple of the town and finds it roots 6 centuries in history, when it was built by King Harihara Raya of Vijayanagar. According to the legend that the temple houses, Goddess Parvati cursed sage Bringi to stand, as he only worshipped Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva, after consoling the goddess, gave him a third leg, so that he could stand more comfortably. Find the idol of sage Bringi standing on three legs here as well as idols of Nandi, Sahasralinga and Nataraja. The walls and pillars of the temples are also adorned by beautiful carvings and sculptures. One of the most beautiful temples of the town, this is the one sacred structure, located on the Nallamala hills, that one should not miss while here. Read More

Octopus View Point is one of the latest additions to the tourist attractions in Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh. The view point is located 5 km before Domalpenta and offers amazing views of the adjoining forests, enchanting gorges and the mesmerising backwaters of Krishna River. Octopus View Point has been named so because of Krishna River down below that looks like an octopus spread between the hillocks. It provides a spectacular bird’s eye view of the entire valley below. In addition to that, there is a regular safari tour conducted by the reserve that is the major highlight of the place. Read More

Paladhara Panchadara is a beautiful scenic spot that is located around 4 km from Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh. The spot can be reached by a flight of stairs that leads to an infusion of several streams. The gurgling of streams along with the beauteous natural environment surrounding the place makes it the most perfect spot to reflect and unwind. Besides, it also holds a significant religious importance as the name of the central stream Paladhara Panchadara is derived from the Hindu God Lord Shiva. It is believed that the stream was named after the one originating from Lord Shiva’s forehead- ‘pala’ means ‘forehead’ and ‘dhara’ means ‘stream’. It is believed that Sri Adi Shankaracharya stayed here in the 8th century while he was meditating. He created his renowned masterpiece Sivanandalahari right here where he Lord Mallikarjuna in the verses of the text. There is also this other text Bhramaramba Ashtaka created by him where he praised Goddess Bhramaramba. For the same reason, idols of Sarada Devi and Sri Adi Shankaracharya have been built at the spot that attracts a lot of devotees other than the regular tourists. Read More