A trip from Bangalore to Srisailam is one of the best short pilgrimages you can plan for 2 to 3 days. Whether you are riding solo on a motorbike or travelling with your family in a car, this travel plan will help you cover Srisailam, Alampur, and another Shakti Peetha smoothly.
Srisailam is a unique place where you can visit Lord Mallikarjuna (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas) and Goddess Bhramaramba (one of the Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas) at the same location.
On the way back, you can also visit Alampur, home to Goddess Jogulamba, another Shakti Peetha.
Along this route, you will also cross the beautiful Nallamala Forest and the Srisailam Tiger Reserve, which makes the journey even more special.
Route Overview
Bangalore → Anantapur → Kurnool → Nandikotkur → Atmakur → Dornala Junction → Srisailam → Dornala → Alampur → Kurnool → Bangalore
Day 1: Bangalore → Kurnool → Dornala → Srisailam
Bangalore → Kurnool (350 km)
Start from Bangalore around 10:00–10:30 AM and ride along NH44 towards Hyderabad.
Why this timing?
Because if you leave early morning, you will reach Nallamala forest check post too early and entry won’t be open. Starting at 10 AM gives you the perfect timing later.
You will reach Kurnool around 3:00–3:30 PM.
There are plenty of food joints every 30–40 km, so breaks are easy.
Kurnool → Nandikotkur → Atmakur → Dornala Junction (130 km)
From NH44, take a diversion onto NH 340C.
You will cross Nandikotkur and Atmakur.
After Atmakur, you will enter the Nallamala Tiger Reserve.
- Entry timing: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Because you reach Atmakur around 5 PM, this is the ideal time to enter.
The road becomes narrow but the forest landscape is beautiful, especially in the evening and early morning hours.
You will reach Dornala Junction by 7:00 PM.
Dornala Junction → Srisailam (50 km)
Take the diversion from NH340C to NH 765.
Forest entry is allowed only from:
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Since you reach after 6 PM, you will start this stretch the next morning.
This route has several places to visit:
- Srisaila Sikhara Darshanam – 20–30 mins
- Paladara Panchadara – 20–30 mins
- Hatakeswaram – 15–20 mins
- Sakshi Ganapati Temple – 15–20 mins
You will reach Srisailam by afternoon.
Stay at Srisailam
Once you reach, find a place to stay and rest till evening.
Around 4:00 PM, visit Pathala Ganga.
There is a ropeway if you don’t want to climb down the long steps. This place is peaceful and a must-visit.
Sleep early, because the darshan next day starts very early.
Day 2: Mallikarjuna & Bhramaramba Darshan
Reach the temple entrance at 4:00 AM.
Temple staff enters by 3 AM, so 4 AM is the perfect time.
You will first see Lord Mallikarjuna, followed by Goddess Bhramaramba.
Early morning darshan usually takes 2–3 hours.
You should finish both darshans and breakfast by 9:00 AM.
After this:
- Visit Srisailam Dam View Point (15–20 mins)
- If interested and if time permits, visit Akkamahadevi Caves (takes 3–4 hours from Pathala Ganga)
- Or you can skip the caves if the plan is tight
Day 2 Afternoon: Srisailam → Alampur (170 km)
Start from Srisailam around 11:00 AM.
You will cross Dornala, Tiger Reserve, Atmakur, and Nandikotkur again.
Try to reach Alampur by 4:00 PM.
Alampur is the location of Jogulamba Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas.
Darshan usually takes around 2 hours.
If you are tired, stay overnight in Alampur.
If not, proceed towards Kurnool.
Alampur → Kurnool → Bangalore
From Alampur to Kurnool is around 30 km.
From Kurnool, join NH44 and drive back to Bangalore.
You will reach Bangalore in 5–6 hours, including breaks.
Additional Helpful Tips
- Visiting Akkamahadevi Caves will extend your trip by half a day. Plan accordingly.
- Visit Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum in Srisailam if time allows (30 mins).
- Book your stay online. If not available, many private cottages are available near the temple.
- It’s a tight plan but allows you to complete everything in 2 days.
- For long driving stretches, make sure at least two people can drive.
Conclusion
This plan should give you a clear understanding of how to travel from Bangalore to Srisailam, the right timings, and the important places you can visit. This trip is refreshing, spiritual and filled with scenic beauty, especially while riding through the Nallamala forest.
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