Familiar to a lot of pilgrims and bikers from Hyderabad, Srisailam town in the Nallamala Hills, AP is known for Lord Mallikarjuna, one of the twelve jyotirlingas representing Lord Shiva, and also for the “curvalicious” ghat (mountainous) roads. Also, it has India’s third largest hydroelectric project – Srisailam Dam. Offering natural beauty and dense trees, great tarmac, the famous temple and the dam – it is a wonderful weekend getaway from Hyderabad. I made this trip with 3 of my biker mates on a weekend, and it was one fun ride worth recounting.
My 2 cents if you’re riding to Srisailam –
¶¶ One must can visit the Mallela Theertham waterfalls around 60 kms before Srisailam, the bumpy ride through the village roads feels good. Beware though, around 150 steps of climbing up and down involved.
¶¶ Consider riding till Dornala (a village around 15 kms ahead of Srisailam), some great ghat roads to corner on and avenues for off-roading.
¶¶ Check out if the dam gates are open before planning, it should make for an even nicer experience.
¶¶ Try out the rope way and jetty to go to the reservoir.
¶¶ I missed it myself but a visit to Akkamahadevi caves temple is recommended. It takes around 1.30 hours by boat one way, so plan accordingly.
¶¶ Ride safe, the curves can be dangerous. It is advisable to not cross the dense forest stretch of 80 kms just before Srisailam through the Tiger Reserve area after dark.
¶¶ Mallela Theertham Waterfalls ¶¶
¶¶ Conquering the Ghats ¶¶
¶¶ Which color do you pick? ¶¶
¶¶ Steer Clear | Make Way | Baaju Hat ¶¶
¶¶ I mind my own business ¶¶
¶¶ When in Nature, SHUT UP. ¶¶
¶¶ What’s the score now? ¶¶
¶¶ Road or no road, we ride. Simple. ¶¶
¶¶ Where’s the DAM’n water? ¶¶
¶¶ You go some left and then some right, and then some more left. ¶¶
¶¶ Doin’ it right – Going down on one knee ¶¶
¶¶ The A team! ¶¶
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Do check out other rides and trips of mine –
A day in the Ghats and villages of Sahyadris
Ahobilam – from the night we camped in the Nallamala Forest
can I tell you I am jealous of your travels Jatin :-p
wonderful photo-post… as usual… thanks for sharing buddy 🙂
It feels great to have your comment in a long while, thank you so much for the encouraging comments 🙂
Oh – I’ve been out of the circuit for over a month Jatin and hence the absence from your blog … have blogged about it… do read when time permits… 🙂 Cheers!!
Sure!
Wonderfull
Thank you, Harshita.
One gets to see so much on the road trips. The bends look very interesting. Looks like a trip worth planning out. Thanks for sharing Jatin.
Very well said Somali, Cheers to road trips. 😀
Beautiful pics and wonderful adventure.
Indeed it was so, Arun.
Beautiful log Jatin :).. keep travelling..
Thank you Pamela, will surely do. 🙂
This is my very first visit to your place Jatin 🙂 Excellent! Travel blog you have, with all the images depicting your interest in travelling.
A nice post. Happy blogging :))
Thanks a lot Prasanna. Looking forward to seeing you here frequently now. 🙂
Wow.Amazing Shots.Thanks a lot for sharing.
Cheers,
Sriram & Krithiga
Thanks a lot. 🙂
Awesome pics!
Thank you! 🙂
Lovely captures and wonderful captions too!!
Thank you!!
Nice clicks & write up. Keep riding! Keep blogging!
Thanks a lot for the encouraging comments sir! 🙂
that looks nice 🙂
Yes, it was very beautiful.
Amazing pictures as always….I love the picture captions that you have given
Thank you, Ami 🙂
Your photos prove how lovely a ride it had been! I love the rope way ride too. 🙂 Great post, Jatin.
It was indeed a wonderful road trip, thanks Moon 🙂
Beautiful shots! Happy travelling!
Thank you! 🙂
This looks like a great place. I love the colourful cable. I would take the pink one 😉
Of course you’d take the pink one Hanne! 😀 Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
Great pics! Thrilling drive shots!
Thank you Indrani, glad you liked them! 🙂
Beautiful shot….
Thank you. 🙂
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awesome clicks with nice captions bro keep it up
Thanks, bro!