Places to Visit in Srisailam
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⭐ Must Visit 2 places · every devotee ▼
Sri Bayalu Veerabhadra Swamy ▼
- Kshetra Palaka (guardian deity) of Srisailam.
- Devotees visit to take his blessings first.
- Prayers here ensure the yatra goes smoothly.
Sakshi Ganapathi Swamy Temple ▼
- Visited before entering Srisailam town.
- Lord Ganapathi keeps a record (“Sakshyam”) of your visit.
- Tell your name and Gothram here to complete the ritual.
🚗 Standard Sightseeing Route 5 places · approx. 2½ hours ▼
Hatakeswaram ▼
- Where Lord Shiva appeared as a golden lingam for a devotee.
- Believed to be where Sri Subramanya Swamy married Valli Devi.
Sri Lalitha Devi Peetham ▼
- Temple dedicated to Goddess Lalitha Devi, near Hatakeswaram.
Paladhara Panchadhara ▼
- Water believed to originate from the five heads and forehead of Lord Shiva.
- Around 150 steps to reach.
- Where Sri Adi Shankaracharya wrote the “Sivanandalahari”.
Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum ▼
- Showcases the lifestyle, traditions and culture of the Chenchu tribal community.
Srisaila Shikharam ▼
- Sri Shikhareshwara Swamy Temple — Lord Subramanya Swamy resides here.
- Every month Subramanya Swamy visits Srisailam for darshan of his parents.
- Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bhramaramba Devi visit Shikaram monthly to see him.
🌿 Other Sightseeing 10 places · extra 1½–2 hours ▼
Mallamma Kanneeru Temple ▼
- Hemareddy Mallamma Temple — dedicated to a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
Pathaleswara Swami Temple ▼
- An ancient Shiva temple located near Pathala Ganga.
Rama Prathista Hanuman Temple ▼
- Believed that Lord Rama himself installed the idol of Hanuman here.
🌊 Two-Day Srisailam Trip 5 places · river, boating & views ▼
Krishna River (Pathala Ganga) ▼
- 500 steps down, or use the ropeway.
Boating Trip to Dam ▼
- 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Ticket booking at the ropeway.
Akkamahadevi Caves ▼
- Around 2 hours journey time.
- Tickets from 6 AM at the ropeway — only 100 per day.
- Boat journey starts at 8:30 AM.
Srisailam Dam View ▼
Octopus View Point ▼
- About 17 km from Srisailam Dam.
- Around 40 minutes from Dam View.
🛕 Nearby Sacred Places & Safari 4 trips · half or full day each ▼
Istakameswari Temple ▼
- The rare idol of Goddess Parvati known as Ista Kameswari.
- The forehead of the stone idol has a soft, skin-like texture.
- Devotees apply vermilion on the forehead while praying for their wishes.
- Inside a cave deep in the Nallamala forest — spiritual and adventurous.
How to book tickets
Offline: one day in advance from 8 AM at the Nekkanti Jungle Ride counter, Shikaram. ~104 tickets daily, max 3 per person — devotees often wait overnight.
Online: around 16 tickets released daily at 11 AM.
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Uma Maheswaram ▼
- Around 7 hours — separate half-day or full-day trip.
Tripuranthakam ▼
- Around 7 hours — separate half-day or full-day trip.
Jungle Safari ▼
- Around 6 hours — separate half-day or full-day activity.
Plan by time available
Must visit
Bayalu Veerabhadra + Sakshi Ganapathi
2½ hours
Standard sightseeing route
+1½–2 hrs
Other sightseeing, mathams & parks
Two days
Pathala Ganga, boating, Akkamahadevi, Dam & Octopus view
Full day
Jungle safari, Istakameswari, Uma Maheswaram, Tripuranthakam