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| 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. Situated at an altitude
of 1,265 m. The shady slopes are wooded
with luxurious vegetation.The journey
to Horsley Hills is exciting as one
gets to see thick verdure of various
species of plants and wild animals.
Covering the entire stretch of narrow
road are dense growth of Eucalyptus,
Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many
other species. The natural beauty of
the Horsley Hills is indeed irresistible.
The Horsley Hills have been a popular
refuge for the sun-scorched souls since
long. The Chenchu tribes largely inhabit
the Horsley Hills that are so rich in
flora and fauna. |
| Sightseeing
of Horsley Hill |
Today,
the Horsley hills are very rich in tourist
spots. A nature lover's paradise, the
famous hill resort of Horsley hills
offer a lot of sites to visit. Once
been there, you cannot resist the temptation
of visiting the Horsley Hills again.
The fragrance of the Sampangi flower,
the breathtaking vistas of the hills
the towering Eucalyptus all these beckon
the tourist to visit the hill resort.
The flora of the Horsley Hills includes
a wide variety of flowers ranging from
Reeta, Sandalwood, Shikakai, Beedi leaves,
Amla, Bay leaves, Blue gum, Red sanders,
Mahogany to Bamboo. There is every possibility
of spotting animals like bears, wild
dogs, jungle fowl, sambars and panthers.
A 150-year-old Eucalyptus tree Kalyani
is a major tourist highlight of the
Horsley Hills. Among other trees found
in the hill resosrt are Jacaranda, Allamanda
and Gulmohar.
Pay a visit to the famous Rishi Valley
School run by the Jiddu Krishnamurthy
Foundation. The school is in close proximity
to the Horsley Hills.
Another major tourist attraction is
the Mallamma temple
well worth a visit.
The Horsley Hills is largely inhabited
by the Chenchu tribes who keep the renowned
Pungannur cows, known for their high
milk yielding capacity. |
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the other, excursions from Horsley Hills
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| Kaundinya
Wildlife Sanctuary where you
can track the cheetal, four horned antelope,
sambhar, mouse deer, hare, porcupine,
wild boar, pea fowls, panther, jungle
fowl, jungle cat, jackal, sloth bear,
and elephants. The flora of the sanctuary
comprises Albizia Amara, Ficus Tomentosa,
Ficus Religiosa, Ficus Bengalensis and
Bamboo, Santalum Album etc. 87 km away
from the hillock of Horsley Hills. Located
at a distance of 87 km away from the
hillock of Horsley Hills, the Kaundinya
Wild life Sanctuary a well worth visiting. |
| How
to reach |
| Horsley
Hills can be easily accessed through
air, train and bus. |
By Air :The airports
at Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance
of 160 km and 165 km respectively cater
to the air travel to Horsley Hills.
By Rail : The
railhead at Madanapalle Road is the
nearest to the Horsley Hills. From the
Madanapalle Road station Madanapalle
is at a distance of 13 km and Horsley
Hills 43-km.
By Road:State
transport buses of Andhra Pradesh and
taxis ply to the hill resort of Horsley
Hills. There are daily buses to Horsley
Hills from Madanapalle and Tirupati. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!!Just
pack your bags and Get going for the
most adventurous vacation of your lifetime
in Horsley Hills with us. |
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