Key hubs
Srisailam airport and railway station
- Airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD), about 200 km away; allow roughly 4 to 5 hours by road
- Railway station
- Markapur Road (MRK) is the nearest main railhead, about 85 km away; Nandyal and Kurnool are larger alternatives, and Hyderabad suits road-based trips
- Getting around
- Hire a car from Hyderabad or Markapur; in town, autos and temple-run buses link the temple, Pathala Ganga ropeway, Sikharam and nearby shrines
How to reach Srisailam by air
The nearest major airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD), about 200 km away, which is roughly 4 to 5 hours by road including the forest stretch. Kurnool is another option but with limited services, so check current flights.
How to reach Srisailam by train
Markapur Road (MRK) is the usual railhead for pilgrims, about 85 km from Srisailam by road. Nandyal and Kurnool are larger stations on other approaches, and many visitors simply travel to Hyderabad and continue by road.
How to reach Srisailam by road
Srisailam is reached from Hyderabad by NH 765 through the Nallamala hills and the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, and from the Markapur and Dornala side from the south. APSRTC buses and private cars run to town; night-time restrictions have applied to private vehicles on the forest road.
Getting around Srisailam
In town, autos and temple or tourism-board buses link the temple, the Pathala Ganga ropeway, Sikharam and the nearby shrines. Hiring a car for the day is the easiest way to see the outlying sites with an elder. The ropeway and boats run from the Pathala Ganga area.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Srisailam
- Reach Srisailam in daylight. Private vehicles are restricted on the forest road at night, so check the current timings before you set out.
- Wear footwear you can remove easily; temple floors can be hot at midday, and carry socks if you are sensitive.
- Carry water, snacks and any medicines; shops thin out once you leave the town, and mobile coverage can be patchy on the forest road.
- The drive from Hyderabad is long and winding. Take a break each hour or two if anyone is prone to travel sickness.
- 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.