Kurnool

Locations :

Lattitude: 15.83° N,
Longitude: 78.05° E
Best Time to Visit : November to February

Weather :

Summer : 28°C to 40°C
Winter : 14°C to 22°C
Monsoon : 23°C to 33° C

Once capital of Andhra State, Kurnool is often referred as The Gateway of Rayalaseema. The town, although laidback, is home to many ancient monuments, palaces and temples. It is the home of various ancient architecture and historical monuments. Kurnool are known for the ruins of a mediaeval fort that was constructed during the reign of the great Vijayanagar Empire. Kurnool Fort was built in 16th Century by Achyuta Raya.  The other places of interest are nearby places like Ketavaram, Jurreru Valley, Katavani Kunta and Yaganti are home to rock paintings from the Paleolithic era which are dated from 35,000 to 40,000 years ago.

Main Attractions
  • Kurnool Fort, Kurnool: - The fort was constructed by Achyuta Devarayalu of Vijayanagar Empire. The remnants of the ruined fort speak of the glory of the architecture involved in the construction of the fort. The prison of this fort still stands strong and this prison was named Kondareddy Burz.
  • Belum Caves, Kurnool: - The caves present an interesting study to the onlooker with its musical chamber, meditation hall, simhadwaram and patalganga. The caves rightly deserve the title ‘Unique Eco-Tourism Project’ bestowed on it by the Indian government.
  • Nallamala Forest, Kurnool: - Is a great way to relieve the mind off stress and elevate the spirits to a higher plane. Located in the Nallamala Hill, you will find yourself amidst a wonderful landscape that houses tigers and panthers.
  • Adoni Fort, Kurnool: - Is very ancient as it is considered to have been found in 1200 BC by Chandra Sen. Located on five rocky hills of granite, the fort was a stronghold during Vijayanagar and Muslim rule. The fort is mostly in ruins but the remnants are proof enough to explain its past glory.
  • Mahanandi Temple, Kurnool: - An ancient temple located on the eastern side of Nallamala Hills. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for its architecture and it has been time and again renovated by various kings. The temple is said to contain unique qualities. Devotees believe that the water in the tank has medicinal properties. The source of the tank water remains unknown.
  • Kurnool Museum, Kurnool: - Situated near Handri River, Constructed by Archaeological Survey of India, Kurnool Museum houses some of the unique collections excavated from the region. Some of the important artifacts in the museum include ancient weapon and broken sculptures from ancient temples.
 



Shopping
  • Jyothi Mall
  • Manyavar Kurnool
  • Mega Mart
  • Dress Circle
 
Things To Do
Places to Worship:
 
  • Sai Baba Temple
  • Venugoplaswami Temple
  • Nagareswarasawami Temple
  • Birla Mandir
  • Sri Yagantiswamy Temple
  • Buddha Statue
  • Abbu Bakar Masjid
  • Masjid E Noorani
Places of Entertainment:
 
  • Jyothi Mall
  • M&M Shopping Mall
  • TJ Shopping Mall
  • Gorantla's "The Mall"
 
Getting There
  • By Air – There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Kurnool. Nearest airport is Begumpet Airport.
  • By Railways – Kurnool is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
  • By Road – You can easily get regular buses to Kurnool from other major cities of the country.
 
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