Horsley
Horsley
hills are one of the famous hill resorts of Andhra Pradesh. It is named
after WD Horsley, who was the collector of Cuddapah district. Horsley chose
this spot for his summer residence. It is situated at an altitude of 1,265
m, which makes this place delightfully cool, with a maximum summer
temperature of 32°C, and minimum of 20°C. the shady slopes found
in this are wooded with luxurious vegetation.Lushed With Natural Beauty
Thick verdure of various species of plants can be seen as one starts the journey to this wonderful place. Entire stretches of narrow roads are covered with the dense growth of Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. Besides, there are also forest denizens like bears, wild dogs, jungle fowls, Sambar and Panthers.
The air here is fresh and unadulterated, which gives perfect peace of mind and is a heavenly bliss to stay at this place. As one proceeds towards the hills one comes across the trees of Rita, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Mahogany and Bamboo.
Chenchu tribes live here with their famous Pungannur cows, who eat less fodder but yield more milk. A 150-year-old Eucalyptus tree "Kalyani" is also an attraction at Horsley Hills. About 87-km away from the hillock is the Kaundinya wild life sanctuary.
How To Get There
By Air
The nearby airports are Tirupati and
Bangalore at a distance of 160-km and 165-km respectively.
By Rail
The nearest railhead to Horsley Hills
is Madanapalle Road, 13-km from Madanapalle and 43-km from Horsley Hills.
By Road
APSRTC runs buses daily to this place
from Madanapalle and Tirupati.
Places To Stay
Bungalow & GuesthousesA.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow
Forest Bungalow
P.W.D. inspection Bangalow
Chittoor Cooperative Society Guesthouse
Mount Pleasant
Cottages (unfurnished)
ADC Quarters
General Information
Temperature
maximum summer temperature of 32°C,
and minimum of 20°C.
Location
144-km From Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Altitude
1,265m
Prime Attractions of Tirupati (Tirupathi)
Tirupati
Tirupati City is located in the
southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh State.Rayalaseema Food & Dance Festival
A.P.Tourism
organises the Rayalaseema Food and Dance festival at Tirupati in the Tamil
month of Peratasi (October).Teppostsavam
Teppotsavam is also called as "The
boat festival" or "The Float Festival". The deity is taken
for a ride on a boat decorated with flowers and lighting.Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Gardens
Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Gardens are beautiful gardens with rare species
of plants and trees, maintained by the 'Devasthanam'.
