Originally discovered in 1854 by H.B.Foote, these subturanean passages were explored by the Department of archealogy and Museums, followed by team of European spalelogist led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Caves are the second largest natural caves in Indian Sub. continent after Meghalaya Caves.
These underground caves are located on a flat agricultural field, have 3 well like cavities with the central one being the main entrance to the caves.
After a descent of 20 meters at the entrance, the cave is horizontal & has a length of 3229 meters. Longer than Borra Caves in Vishakapatnam district Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. All this makes Belum Caves a geological & archeological attraction worldwide

Located in the heart of Kurnool & believed to be built by the Raja's of Vijayanagara. Konda Reddy Buruju was a part ofKumool fort & was used as a prison.
One revolutionary Konda Reddy attained martydom in this prison. Since then the place is known as Konda Reddy Buruju.
Other interesting places to see in & around Kumool are the Gol Gumbaz, Church, Shirdi Sai baba temple and Jagannatha Gutta.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple that dates back to the early 16th century is unique in that it is the only temple where all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha are worshiped.
Other sites worth seeing are Amrutavalli Tayar Temple; Sannidhi Pushkarini; Bhashyakara Sannidhi and the Upper Ahobilam Narasimha Shrine and waterfall.

Best time to visit: July- February

A noted pilgrimage centre, Mahanandi is surrounded by dense forests and is famous for the Mahanandiswara temple that dates back to the 7th century AD built by the Chalukyas of Badami in rekhanagara style. The remarkable feature here is the crystal clear water, which flows throughout the year from the perennial springs.
Other places of interest are Pushkarini, a pond with water so clear and pure that even a pin at the bottom can be seen, Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Kameswari Devi temple

The Brahmaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are natural stone formations in the shape of a linga. Built in the 12th century during the rule of the Kalyana Chalukyas, the temple recieved patronage from the Kakatiyas. Ana Vema Reddy, a king of the Reddy dynasty built veerasiramandapa and steps to Patalaganga at Srisailam. Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Kingdom and Chatrapati Sivaji of the Maratha Kingdom visited the temple and built gopuras. The temple walls are carved with depictions of elephants, hunting scenes and Siva in different manifestations.

Situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, Mantralayam is famous for the 'Samadhi' of the wellknown saint, Sri Raghavendra Teertha, a Madhava saint. The temple built over 300 years ago, still attracts a large number of followers and devotees.
Other places to see include Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan, the tomb that he entered alive; Anjaneya Swamy Temple; Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy and Venkateswara Swamy Temple.
Manager, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam

Rollapadu Bird sanctuary is located 60 Km away from Kurnool near Nandikotkuru. It spreads over an area of 614 sq.Km. This sanctuary is home for the endangered Great Indian Bustard. The land is covered all over with open grass and dry thorny bushes. Various kinds of animals, birds, and reptiles found here are Black Buck, Bonnet Macaque, Indian Bustard, Indian Roller, Sparrows, Mynas, Russell's Viper, Indian Cobra, Jackal, Wolf and Indian Fox.
Best Time To Visit: October To February
Home For: Endangered Great Indian Bustard

Located at a distance of 20 km. from Hyderabad, this lake is also called as Osman Sagar. It was constructed by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the VIIth Nizam of Hyderabad after the disastrous floods of 1908 by constructing a dam across river Musi. The lake was planned by Mokshagundam Visweswarayya for supplying water to the city of Hyderabad. The lake is spread over an area of 46 square kilometers. It has well laid out lush green gardens and a swimming pool. It is a very popular picnic spot for the city crowd.

One Of The 12 Largest Hydroelectric Projects In The Country.
Coverage Area: 80,000 Hectares
The Srisailam dam is constructed across river Krishna. This dam is situated in a deep gorge in the Nallamalai hill range. The dam is surrounded by natural beauty. It is 300m above the sea level and is 512m long and is one of the twelve largest hydroelectric projects in the country. It has 12 radial crest gates.
The construction of this dam has paved the way for providing irrigation water to about 80,000 hectares in Kurnool and Cuddapah districts in the chronically drought-prone Rayalaseema region from Srisailam project. One requires special permission to go on to the main dam.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temples, Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Yaganti Umamaheswara Swamy temple was constructed and completed by the first Vijayanagara Sangama Kings Harihara Bukka rayalu in the 15th century. It was built according to Vaishnavaite tradition.
While Chitteppa, a devotee of Lord Shiva was worshipping, Lord Shiva appeared to him as tiger. Chitteppa understood Lord Shiva?s darshan in Tiger form and shouted "Yaganti Shivanu ne khanti" and danced with the Tiger. Still there is Chitteppa cave. Gradually it became Yaganti and temple was constructed first by him and later by Vijayanagara rulers.

Places to see inside
Umamaheswara Swamy and Parvati Devi.
Nandi (Basavanna): According to Potuluri Veera Brahmam, the Basavanna of Yaganti will come out and shout when kaliyuga ends. People believe that stone Nandiswara (Basavanna) is increasing in its size.
Agasthya Pushkarini: Saint Agasthya came to this place and took bath in this Pushkarini and worshipped Lord Shiva. The water in this Pushkarini is fresh and sweet, as it comes from the hills.

The natural caves at Yaganti such as Rokalla cave, Venkateswara cave, Sanka cave, and Veera Brahmam caves add beauty and serenity to this holy place. Potuluri Veera Brahmam has written his monumental work, kalagnanam in this cave only.

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Kurnool city is well conected by Road from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.

Hyderabad Airport.