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Why travel Kurnool?

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Kurnool is city and the headquarters of Kurnool district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as the Gateway to Rayalaseema. Kurnool served as the state capital of Andhra from 1 October 1953 to 31 October 1956.
Kurnool is the longest cave system and is one of the Kurnool attractions which are visited by most of the people. It is an underground cave and has three well like cavities. The main attraction of the cave is the exquisite stalactite and stalagmite formations. Huge marble Buddha statue on these caves is the sign of worship of Buddhist monks. Natural waterfall is also seen in this cave which is very beautiful and attractive.
Oravakallu Rock Garden, which has natural rock formations. This place is located between water bodies.The Kethavaram rock paintings, from the Paleolithic era, are located along a stretch of the Orvakal rock formations. It is also a perfect place for picnics.

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8 Top Places to visit and Things to do in Kurnool

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Belum Caves in Kurnool

#1 Belum Caves

#Cave
Belum Caves, Kurnool is the longest cave system and is one of the Kurnool attractions which are visited by most of the people. It is an underground cave and has three well like cavities. The main attraction of the cave is the exquisite stalactite and stalagmite formations. Huge marble Buddha statue on these caves is the sign of worship of Buddhist monks. Natural waterfall is also seen in this cave which is very beautiful and attractive.
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Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Kurnool

#2 Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary

#Wildlife Sanctuary
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary came into existence in 1988 with an aim to protect the Lesser Floricans and the Great Indian Bustard which emerged as an endangered species. The bird sanctuary is located in the Nandikotkuru village of Kurnool District. The sanctuary experience dry climate condition with very little rainfall.The winters are pleasant with a temperature at an average 18-degree centigrade. Park is open on all days between 0700hrs to 1800 hrs. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to February. The climate is very pleasant with an onset of mild winter below 25 degree Celsius. You can stay at inspection bungalow and forest guest house at Nandikotkur. The nearest airport is the Hyderabad airport, which is located at a distance of 238 km from the bird sanctuary which will help you to reach the sanctuary. Kurnool is the nearest railway head located at a distance of 60 km from Bird Park available at frequent intervals from Kurnool. Good transport facilities make this park more famous.
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Oravakallu Rock Garden in Kurnool

#3 Oravakallu Rock Garden

#Garden
The Oravakallu Rock Garden is the Indian version of the Grand Canyon and gives you an immense pleasure of adventure with aesthetic delights all at the same time. It is situated on Kurnool – Nandyal highway at a distance of 3km from Orvakal village. In addition to that, the rock garden is fringed around a winding water body that further adds to its charm. Right at the entrance of the rock garden, you will find the restaurant along with various cottages. An adventurous trekking experience through climbs and descents along the rocky trail or the cemented path right to its top ends in a panoramic view of the surrounding is simply mesmerizing. There is a walkway as well which will allow their viewers to enhance the beauty of the place. A number of A/C and Non-A/C rooms can be availed here. If you want to visit this place, the best time is to visit the place is from September through February between 09:00 am to 06:00 pm. It is approximately 23 km from Kurnool Railway station and located on NH 18.
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Srisailam Dam in Kurnool

#4 Srisailam Dam

#Dam
In Andhra Pradesh one of the most important dams is The Srisailam Dam. It has the potential to generate hydroelectric power; this is the reason why the dam ensures a very important place in the history of the state. It is constructed across the famous Krishna River. The dam is very large as it has around 12 radial crest gates. It is 300m above sea level and is standing 476 ft tall. There is a forest nearby called Nallamalla which is an excellent tourist spot as it contains few rare Tigers species of the country. Around the dam is beautiful greenery, the sound of water gushing through and it makes a rhythmic sound which makes a paradise for all nature lovers. Once the gates are open the water flow with a force as if the Nature Goddess has unleashed her full potential. Tourists from the urban area get involved in the beauty of the water and scenic ambiance as it is not found in urban areas. The temperature in this area is very pleasant throughout the year. So go and enjoy this beautiful place!
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Yaganti Temple in Kurnool

#5 Yaganti Temple

#Temple
Yaganti temple is situated at a distance of 100 kilometres from the place and has excellent road connectivity. It is this temple only where famous saint Veerabrahmendra Swami stayed for some time while composing his Kalagnanam. Here along with Shiva, Uma you will find Lord Nandi as well. There is pond as well inside the temple called Pushkarini and is considered to be very sacred to take a holy dip in this pond. Devotees believe that Nandi idol continuously increases its size. Banganapalle is a town that is just 13 kilometres away from this temple and it is well connected by bus services with all major cities of Andhra Pradesh. Morning timings of temple are 7 am to 11 am and evening timing is 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Free and quality of food will be provided to the pilgrims at Ananda Hall, timings are 11 am to 2:30p.m and 8 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
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Kurnool Fort in Kurnool

#6 Kurnool Fort

#Cultural Heritage
The heart of Kurnool is the Kurnool Fort and is one of the landmarks of the town. It was built by Achyuta Devarayalu, belonging to Vijayanagar Empire. Konda Reddy Buruju is a part of Kurnool Fort and is the only part left out of the magnificent fort. The projection is in the shape of a huge pillar and has two storeys. The storey is an underground passage about 25 Km long which leads you to Alampur, a town in Mahbubnagar District. When you reach the highest point of the monument, you get the panoramic view of the city. One of the ruined portions of the Kurnool Fort is Erra Buruju built with red sand stone. This Buruju was built by the Vijayanagar rulers. Walls of the Erra Buruju have some of the splendour symbols that have historical importance. Slight images of Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Goddess Dita can be seen. Image of elephant and a lion locked in a fight can also be visualized.
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