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The places of visit in the district of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh are diverse and varied. While on one hand you have the best of man-made creations, you also get to roll around in the natural surroundings that make Kurnool a favorite among national and international tourists. You can kick-start your Kurnool trip with the Nagarjuna Srisalam Tiger Reserve project. About 3500 sq. kilometers in area, the Reserve offers shelter to a wide spectrum of fauna like jackals, panthers, tigers and the small Indian civet. You can also find a number of species of reptiles and deer.
The Brahmaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is a must-see for the pious traveler. It is home to one among the twelve Jyotirlingas. This temple was built in the 14th Century. It is intricately carved with animal and mythical motifs. One can also head over to the Pandava Pratistitha Lingas. These were apparently set up by the Pandavas to worship Lord Shiva. The river Mahanadi is another tourist attraction. Check out the Mahanadishwara Temple. It goes back to the 7th Century. Tourists love to watch the crystal clear water that flows from the springs.
Other places of interest in Kurnool comprise the Rollapadu Sanctuary. The endangered species, The Great Indian Bustard, is found here. You can visit the Belum Caves discovered in 1982 by Mr. Gebaner, the Egyptian speleologist. These are second only to the Meghalaya Caves in surface area when it comes to natural caves. It is 3229 meters long. Serpentine passages, fresh water springs and large chambers constitute the Belum Caves. If you have got time on your hands, move over to Mantralayam on the banks of the Tungabhadra. At a distance of 90kms from the heart of Kurnool, the Mantralayam is famous for housing the ‘samadhi’ of the famous saint and guru, Sri Raghavendra Tirtha. This temple was built some three centuries ago.
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