Horsleykonda also known as Horsley Hills is a hill station located in Andhra Pradesh in the Chittoor district. The local name given to this scenic hill station is “YenuguMallamaKonda”. It is famous for its rich flora and fauna which include exotic vegetation such as eucalyptus trees. While wildlife includes wild boar, sambar deer, and sloth bear. This region is also famous for its exotic birds and consists of more than 133 bird species and those include the Yellow-throated bulbuls, black eagle, and the white rumped shama. So if you are a wildlife lover, a photographer, or a bird watcher then “Horsley Hills” is a destination that you need to visit.
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How to reach Horsley Hills?
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Horsley Hills Map
By train:
The closest railway station to Horsley Hills is in Madnapalle. The Madnapalle Railway Station is well connected to most of the major cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh. It is also well linked to major cities in the country like New Delhi, Bangalore, Lucknow, Chennai, Patna etc.
By road:
There are a number of bus services from Bangalore to Madnapalle i.e. closest destination to Horsley Hills. From Madnapalle there is only one bus that is available to Horsley Hills that operates in the morning at 07.30 am and in evening at 07.30 pm. Bangalore and Visakhapatnam are starting points that are located in close proximity of Horsley Hills.
a. How to reach Horsley Hills from Bangalore : The shortest route to reach Horsley Hills from Bangalore is via NH 44 as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps.
b. How to reach Horsley Hills from Visakhapatnam: The fastest route from Visakhapatnam to Horsley Hills is via AH45 and the route map is depicted above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps.
By flight:
The closest airport to Horsley Hills is in Bangalore. The Bangalore Airport which is an approximately three-hour drive from Horsley Hills is well linked to a number of major cities in the country such as Chandigarh, Chennai, New Delhi, Goa etc.
Climate and the best time to visit Horsley Hills
The climate in Horsley Hills ranges from “hot summers to pleasant winters”. The summers which begin in March and end in May are relatively hot with the temperature varying from 20 degrees to 30 degrees. The month of June which marks the onset of monsoons and which extends to September receives “moderate rainfall”. Winters i.e. December to February is pleasant with the temperature ranging from 10 degrees to 22 degrees. The best time to visit this beautiful hill station is from October to March.
Places To Visit Around Horsley Hills
- Mallamma Temple: Is an old temple located on a hill and is dedicated to the Goddess Mallamma. This temple according to folklore was named after a small girl who apparently suddenly disappeared which led people in this region to believe that she was a Goddess and so this temple was created.
Accommodation – Hotels, Resorts and Home Stays in and around Horsley Hills:
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