Key hubs
Gadwal airport and railway station
- Airport
- Hyderabad (HYD) is the main airport, about 190 km away; Kurnool airport in Andhra Pradesh is a closer but limited option
- Railway station
- Gadwal Junction on the Secunderabad-Dhone line, with many daily trains
- Getting around
- Auto-rickshaws in town; a hired car for Jurala and Alampur
How to reach Gadwal by air
Hyderabad (HYD) is the main airport, about 190 km away and roughly three to four hours by road. Kurnool airport in Andhra Pradesh is closer but has limited services.
How to reach Gadwal by train
Gadwal Junction is on the Secunderabad-Dhone line and is served by many daily trains. Alampur Road station serves Alampur, about 9 km from the temples.
How to reach Gadwal by road
Gadwal is about 188 km from Hyderabad. NH44 is about 15 km away, and Kurnool is a short drive across the Andhra Pradesh border.
Getting around Gadwal
Auto-rickshaws cover the town. For Alampur and Jurala, hire a car or taxi for the day and agree the route and waiting time beforehand.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Gadwal
- Hire a car for Alampur and Jurala rather than relying on buses.
- Carry water and snacks; facilities outside the town are limited.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.