Srisailam

Srisailam played a dominant role in the Indian religious, cultural and social history from ancient times.

 The epigraphical evidence reveals that the history of Srisailam begins with the Sathavahanas who were the first empire builders in South India.

 The earliest known historical mention of the Hill - Srisailam, can be traced in Pulumavis Nasik inscription of 1st Century A.D.

The Sathavahanas, the Ikshavakus, the Pallavas, the Vishnukundis, the Chalukyas, the Kakatiyas, the Reddy Kings, the Srisailam or Srisailamu (Śrīśailaṁ, Śrīśailamu) is situated in the Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is on the banks of the Krishna River about 212 km south of Hyderabad and 179 km from Kurnool. It is sometimes spelled Shrishailam.

BY FLIGHT

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Srisailam. Nearest airport is Begumpet Airport.

Srisailam
156 km away

Begumpet Airport (HYD), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Srisailam
199 km away

Vijayawada Airport (VGA), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh


BY TRAIN

Srisailam does not have an train station. Nearest option is Cumbum.

Srisailam
60 km away

Cumbum (CBM), Cumbum, Andhra Pradesh

Srisailam
59 km away

Tarlupadu (TLU), Tarlapadu, Andhra Pradesh


BY BUS

You can easily get regular buses to Srisailam from other major cities of the country.

Bus Station(s): Srisailam