Kurnool - 4 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Kurnool

This district derives its name from its chief town Kurnool. Belum Caves are geologically and historically important caves in the district. There are indications that Jain and Buddhist monks were occupying these caves centuries ago.

Types of Attractions in Kurnool

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Kurnool

Belum Caves

Belum Caves are the largest and longest cave system in India still open for the tourists. The second largest caves in India after the Krem Liat Prah in Meghalaya and famous for their unique formations such as stalactite and stalagmite formations, the caves were formed over a period of millions of years with the consequent formation of limestone.

Fort kurnool

Fort kurnool

Forts

Notable Architectures

Also known as Kondareddy Buruju, is an imposing structure located in the heart of Kurnool city. The fort has different gateways and bastions. The fort has three levels and it was used as watch tower in 17th and 18th centuries.

Mantralayam

Mantralayam

Outdoors- Other

This is a pilgrim village located in Kurnool district which lies on the banks of Thungabadra river. The village is known for the Brindavan of Raghavendra swami. Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Matha and temples which are located on the banks of Tungabhadra River.

Srisailam Dam

This dam is constructed across the Krishna river and is the second-largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country. The dam was constructed in a deep gorge in the Nallamala hills

Map of attractions in Kurnool

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For more information about Kurnool, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurnool_district