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belum-caves1.jpgbelum-caves117 viewsMain Sections of Belum Caves
Simhadwaram
Kotilingalu Chamber
Patalaganga
Saptasvarala Guha or Musical Chamber
Dhyan Mandir or Meditation Hall
Thousand Hoods
Banyan Tree Hall
Mandapam
Belum_Caves.jpgBelum Caves11 viewsBelum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian sub-continent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent. Belum Caves derives its name from "Bilum" Sanskrit word for caves. In Telugu language, it is called Belum Guhalu. Belum Caves has a length of 3229 meters. Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The caves reach its deepest point (120 feet from entrance level) at the point known as Pataalaganga.
Handri_river_in_the_Kurnool.jpgHandri river in the Kurnool45 viewsHow to reach Kurnool
For those on Kurnool tours, it is pretty easy to reach Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. It is well linked to all major cities and towns in the state besides other important cities like Bangalore and Chennai by regular buses run by the Sate Road Transport Corporation. The National Highway 7 connects Kurnool to Hyderabad (210 kms), Bangalore ( 360 kms). Transport within Kurnool is also not difficult as there are private city buses, Rickshaws and autos running inside the city.
Konda_Reddy_Buruju.JPGKonda Reddy Buruju27 viewsKonda Reddy Buruju
Located in the heart of Kurnool & supposedly built by the Rajas of Vijayanagaram, Konda Reddy Buruju was a part of Kurnool fort & was used as a prison. One revolutionary Konda Reddy attained martyrdom in this prison. Since then the place is known as Konda Reddy Buruju. Other interesting places to see in & around Kurnool are the Gol Gumbaz, Church, Shirdi Sai Baba temple and Jagannatha Gutta.
kurnool-11.jpgkurnool-1146 viewsKonda Reddy Buruju
Located in the heart of Kurnool & supposedly built by the Rajas of Vijayanagaram, Konda Reddy Buruju was a part of Kurnool fort & was used as a prison. One revolutionary Konda Reddy attained martyrdom in this prison. Since then the place is known as Konda Reddy Buruju. Other interesting places to see in & around Kurnool are the Gol Gumbaz, Church, Shirdi Sai Baba temple and Jagannatha Gutta.
Kurnool-photo.jpgKurnool-photo43 viewsAdoni:
The fort, once a strong hold of the Vijayanagar empire, stands in ruins upon the hills. The Jama Masjid in this town is a classic example of Islamic architecture.
Ahobilam
The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple that dates back to the early 16 th century, is unique in that it is the only temple where all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha are worshipped. Other sites worth seeing are Amrutavalli Tayar Temple; Sannidhi Pushkarini; Bhashyakara Sannidhi and the Upper Ahobilam Narasimha Shrine.
kurnool.JPGkurnool50 viewsMantralayam
Situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, Mantralayam is famous for the 'Samadhi' of the well-known saint, Sri Raghavendra Teertha. The temple built over 300 years ago, still attracts a large number of followers and devotees. Other places to see include Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan, the tomb that he entered alive; Anjaneya Swamy Temple; Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy and Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Lying 90 Kms from Kurnool and 256 Kms from Hyderabad
kurnool1.jpgkurnool149 viewsThe Srisailam temple abounds in sculptural beauty and there are about 116 inscriptions in and around it. It is associated historically with such great rulers as the Chalukyan kings, Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara and Chatrapati Shivaji. Adi Shankara is also said to have worshipped the deity at the temple. 1404 A.D. Constructed By: Vijayanager king Harihara Raya
Religion: Hinduism Importance: One of the twelve Jyotir Linga Shiva Shrines
Kurnool1_28129.jpgKurnool1 2812940 viewsNagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Extending over an area of 3568 Sq. kms, rich in flora & fauna, the Reserve is home to wildlife such as Tigers, Panthers, Jackals, Striped Hyenas, Small Indian Civet, as well as various species of Deer and Reptiles. The 'Chenchu' are primitive tribals indigenous to the area. The magnificent Ethipothala falls located 11 kms from Nagarjunasagar Dam are definitely worth seeing.
kurnool_photo.jpgkurnool photo52 viewsBelum Caves: Known in 1982 by a team of European speleologists led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Caves are the second largest natural caves in Indian Sub-continent after Meghalaya Caves. These underground caves are located on a flat agricultural field, have 3 well like cavities with the central one being the main entrance to the caves. After a descent of 20 meters at the entrance, the cave is horizontal & has a length of 3229 meters. Longer than Borra Caves in Vishakapatnam district
kurnool_railway_station.jpgkurnool railway station43 viewsother places to visit in Kurnool - Ranamandala Hill in Adoni.
Nayanalappa - near Nossam 130 km from Kurnool
Velgode reservoir - Velgode,
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Konda Reddy Fort
RajaVihar Center
Ayyappa Swamy Temple
SriSailam is about 110 km.
Mahanandi, near Nandyal
Picture_006.jpgPicture 00643 viewsGet around
Mahanandhi
Kalava Buggha
Alampur - jogulamba temple one of shakthi peet
Ahobilam
Yaganti -near banaganapalli
Belum caves near Banagana-palle (125 km)
Srisailam - Shiva temple
Mantralayam - Raghavendra swamy temple on the banks of tungabadhra river
Rollapadu - sanctuary for the Great Indian Bustard - the largest flying bird (60 km)
Konda Reddy Fort - in the center of Kurnool
Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy -Ghat on the banks of Hundri River in Kurnool Town.
Nallamala forest
Jagannatha Hill
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