Key hubs
Horsley Hills airport and railway station
- Airport
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), is about 114 km from Madanapalle; Tirupati (TIR) is about 128 km from Madanapalle, plus roughly 15 km up to the hill
- Railway station
- Madanapalle Road (MPL) is the main railhead, on the Dharmavaram-Pakala line; the hill is about 9 miles from Madanapalle town
- Getting around
- Hire a car or taxi to the top via an 8 km hairpin road; the hilltop sights are within short walking distance of each other
How to reach Horsley Hills by air
The nearest large airports are Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), about 114 km from Madanapalle, and Tirupati (TIR), about 128 km from Madanapalle, then roughly 15 km up to the hill.
How to reach Horsley Hills by train
Madanapalle Road (MPL) is the main railhead, on the Dharmavaram-Pakala line, with services toward Guntakal, Tirupati and Vijayawada. The station is some way outside the town, so plan onward transport.
How to reach Horsley Hills by road
From Bengaluru, the route via Hoskote and Chintamani is about 145 km, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours. From Madanapalle the hill is about 9 miles. The last 8 km is a winding ghat road.
Getting around Horsley Hills
Taxis and private cars are the practical way to reach and move around the hilltop; the main sights are within short walking distance of each other. Check with locals for jeep and shared options.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Horsley Hills
- The 8 km hairpin road up can be tiring for those prone to motion sickness; sit in front and take breaks.
- Benches are limited. Carry a folding stool or a thin cushion for rocks and viewpoints.
- Food on the hill is thin, so book meals in advance and carry snacks and water.
- Wind at Gali Bandalu and the viewpoints is strong; carry a light layer and secure hats.
- 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.