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Situated
208 kms from
Hyderabad
. Legend has it that during the 11th Century AD, ite Odderas,
who carted the construction stones for the construction of the
alampur
Temple
, camped at
Kurnool
before crossing the river Tungabhadra. The historic Konda
Reddy frot is located in the heart of
Kurnool
. This has an underground hidden pathway (swarang) of about 25
km to Alampur (a neighbouring) town). Other places to see in
and around
Kurnool
are Gol Gumbaz, Church,
Sjordo
Sao
Baba
Temple
and Jagannath Guta.
Ahobilam
: Located
160 kms from
Kurnool
, the
temple
of
Lord Narasimha Swamy
, has special significance. It is only here that all 9 forms
of the deity or “Nava Narasimhas” are worshipped.
Belum
Caves : Situated
110 kms from
Kurnool
, near Belum village, these are one of the longest cave
systems in the plains of
India
and the second largest natural caves systems in the Indian
subcontinent. The cave is horizontal after descent of 20
metres in the opening Inside there are spectacular chambers,
passages, stalagmites and stalactites, fresh water galleries
and siphons. Belum caves are brilliantly illuminated by A.P.
Tourism creaming a spectacular effect. They have been adjudged
as a “Unique Eco-Tourism project” by the Government of
India.
by
A.P. Tourism creaming a spectacular effect. They have been
adjudged as a “Unique Eco-Tourism project” by the
Government of India.
Mahanandi
: Situated
at a distance of 80 kms from
Kurnool
and 14 km from Nandyal it is a noted pilgrimage centre.
Mahanandi is surrounded by dense forests and is famous for the
Mahanandeeshwara.
Temple
that dates back to the 7th century. The remarkable feature
here is the crystal clear water which flows throughout the
year from perennial springs. Other places of interest are
Pushkarini, a pond with water so pure that even a pin at the
bottom can be seen.
Oravakallu
: Oravakallu
is a miniature grand canyon, located 60 km from
Kurnool
, filled with water bodies sandwiched between exotic rock
formations. Experience pure bliss lazing around and gazing at
nature's architecture, untouched by man. A true adventure and
it is right next door. Oravakallu has everything that makes
for a perfect picnic spot, with facilities provided by APTDC.
Mantrayalam
: A
road journey of about two hours from
kurnool
brings one to Mantrayalam on the banks of the River
Tungabhadra. It was here that the Madhwa saint Sri Raghavendra
attained “Samadhi” some three centuries ago. People
belonging to various sects throng the temple throughout the
year.
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