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🚡 Pathala Ganga Ropeway: A Scenic Cable Car Ride to the Krishna River Panoramic Nallamala Views | Gateway to Akka Mahadevi Caves | Srisailam, Telangana 📍 Pathala Ganga Ropeway is a scenic aerial tramway located at the Srisailam Temple complex in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh (bordering Telangana). It connects the hilltop near the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple to Pathala Ganga , the sacred bathing ghat on the banks of the Krishna River . The ropeway offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Nallamala hills , the Krishna River backwaters, and the surrounding dense forests. It is the most convenient way to reach the river for the holy dip and also serves as the starting point for motorboat rides to Akka Mahadevi Caves . The ride takes about 5 minutes each way and is a must‑do experience for pilgrims and tourists alike. 🚡 5‑min Cable Car Ride 🏞️ Nallamala Hills View 🌊 Krishna Riv...

🕯️ Kadalivanam Caves: The Sacred Meditation Cave of Sri Datta Guru Trekking | Prehistoric Shelter | Nallamala Forest | Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Telangana 📍 Kadalivanam Caves (also known as Kadali Vanam or Kardaliwan ) lie deep within the Nallamala Forest – part of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve – in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . Nestled at the foot of Srisaila Hill on the banks of Pathala Ganga , this natural rock shelter is a significant spiritual centre for followers of Sri Datta Guru (Dattatreya). It is believed that Sri Nrisimha Saraswati Swamy , regarded as the second incarnation of Guru Dattatreya, concluded his earthly avatar here. The site is mentioned in classical texts like the Skanda Purana , Shiva Bhakta Vijayam , and other Shaiva scriptures. The caves also contain evidence of prehistoric human activity in the form of stone tools, making it a site of both spiritual and archaeological importance. ...

🕉️ Srisailam Temple: The Unique Jyotirlinga & Shakti Peetha Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple | Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh 📍 Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple , commonly known as Srisailam Temple , is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh , perched on the Nallamala hills on the banks of the Krishna River . It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva (worshipped as Mallikarjuna Swamy ) and also one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas (Goddess Bhramaramba Devi). Srisailam is the only temple in India where both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha exist under one roof, making it an unrivalled spiritual destination for both Shaivites and Shaktas. [1][2][6] 🕉️ 2nd Jyotirlinga 🕉️ 6th Shakti Peetha 🕉️ Only Temple with Both 🏛️ Dravidian Architecture 🌊 Krishna River Backwaters 📅 Best Season: Oct–Mar ...

🏰 Kollapur Fort: The 16th‑Century Citadel on the Krishna Reddy Dynasty Fortress | Panoramic River Views | Ancient Stepwells | Nagarkurnool, Telangana 📍 Kollapur Fort is a historic hill fort located in Kollapur town, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana , situated on the banks of the Krishna River . Built in the 16th century CE by the Reddy rulers of the region, the fort served as a strategic military outpost and a centre of administration for the Kollapur Samsthanam. It stands on a granite hillock offering panoramic views of the Krishna River backwaters , the surrounding Nallamala hills, and the town below. The fort features massive stone walls, ruined palaces, a temple, and ancient stepwells (baolis) . Although partly in ruins, it remains an important heritage site, protected by the Telangana Department of Archaeology and Museums . Kollapur is also known for its rich history as a princely state under the Nizams of Hyderabad. ...