Horsley Hills:
Horsley hills are one of the famous hill resorts of Andhra Pradesh. It is named after WD Horsley, who was the collector of Cuddapah district. Horsley chose this spot for his summer residence. It is situated at an altitude of 1,265 m, which makes this place delightfully cool, with a maximum summer temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C. the shady slopes found in this are wooded with luxurious vegetation.Lushed With Natural BeautyThick verdure of various species of plants can be seen as one starts the journey to this wonderful place. Entire stretches of narrow roads are covered with the dense growth of Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. Besides, there are also forest denizens like bears, wild dogs, jungle fowls, Sambar and Panthers. As one proceeds towards the hills one comes across the trees of Rita, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Mahogany and Bamboo. Chenchu tribes live here with their famous Pungannur cows, who eat less fodder but yield more milk. A 150-year-old Eucalyptus tree "Kalyani" is also an attraction at Horsley Hills. About 87-km away from the hillock is the Kaundinya wild life sanctuary.
How To Get There:
By Air:The nearby airports are Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance of 160-km and 165-km respectively. By Rail:The nearest railhead to Horsley Hills is Madanapalle Road, 13-km from Madanapalle and 43-km from Horsley Hills. By Road:APSRTC runs buses daily to this place from Madanapalle and Tirupati.
Stay: Bungalow & Guesthouses, A.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow, Forest Bungalow, P.W.D. inspection BangalowChittoor Society Guesthouse, Mount Pleasant, Cottages.
General Information:
Temperaturemaximum summer temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C. Location144-km From Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Altitude1,265m
Anantagiri:
Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints. Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world.
How To Get There:
By Rail:
The nearest railhead is Srikakulam at a distance of 3-km.
By Road
APSRTC, State transport services are available. One can find buses running from Vishakhapatnam(60km) daily.
Horsley hills are one of the famous hill resorts of Andhra Pradesh. It is named after WD Horsley, who was the collector of Cuddapah district. Horsley chose this spot for his summer residence. It is situated at an altitude of 1,265 m, which makes this place delightfully cool, with a maximum summer temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C. the shady slopes found in this are wooded with luxurious vegetation.Lushed With Natural BeautyThick verdure of various species of plants can be seen as one starts the journey to this wonderful place. Entire stretches of narrow roads are covered with the dense growth of Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. Besides, there are also forest denizens like bears, wild dogs, jungle fowls, Sambar and Panthers. As one proceeds towards the hills one comes across the trees of Rita, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Mahogany and Bamboo. Chenchu tribes live here with their famous Pungannur cows, who eat less fodder but yield more milk. A 150-year-old Eucalyptus tree "Kalyani" is also an attraction at Horsley Hills. About 87-km away from the hillock is the Kaundinya wild life sanctuary.
How To Get There:
By Air:The nearby airports are Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance of 160-km and 165-km respectively. By Rail:The nearest railhead to Horsley Hills is Madanapalle Road, 13-km from Madanapalle and 43-km from Horsley Hills. By Road:APSRTC runs buses daily to this place from Madanapalle and Tirupati.
Stay: Bungalow & Guesthouses, A.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow, Forest Bungalow, P.W.D. inspection BangalowChittoor Society Guesthouse, Mount Pleasant, Cottages.
General Information:
Temperaturemaximum summer temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C. Location144-km From Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Altitude1,265m
Anantagiri:
Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints. Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world.
How To Get There:
By Rail:
The nearest railhead is Srikakulam at a distance of 3-km.
By Road
APSRTC, State transport services are available. One can find buses running from Vishakhapatnam(60km) daily.
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