Fair
Alampur in April
Telangana, India
Heat makes the open temple complex uncomfortable after 10am
Why April scores 3/5
Weather
Heat makes the open temple complex uncomfortable after…
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate. road condition: Good to Gadwal, narrow road to Alampur. public transport: Buses from Gadwal. Limited from Kurnool.. from nearest city: Kurnool 80km (2h), Hyderabad 220km (5h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: Very basic medical. Carry first-aid. Serious cases go to Kurnool (80km).. ambulance: 108 (slow). nearest hospital: PHC Alampur (very basic). Government Hospital Gadwal — 45km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic coverage in village. Patchy on approach.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational — 9 temples in one complex, River confluence interesting, Flat temple grounds
Elevation
250m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓dedicated-historians
Who should think twice
- ✗families
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool temple exploration |
| February | 5/5 | February at Alampur: 18-31°C, winter sun rakes the nine Navabrahma Shiva temples where the Tungabhadra meets Krishna. Open dawn to dusk, quietest mid-week. |
| March | 4/5 | Maha Shivaratri at the Shakti Peetha draws dedicated… |
| Aprilviewing | 3/5 | Heat makes the open temple complex uncomfortable after… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon — rivers rise |
| August | 3/5 | August rivers at full force make the confluence a… |
| September | 4/5 | September reveals the Navabrahma in their lushest… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — Navaratri at Jogulamba |
| November | 5/5 | November is the definitive Alampur month — every temple glows in cool light |
| December | 5/5 | December reveals why this was called Dakshina Kashi — south sacred city |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kurnool 80km (2h), Hyderabad 220km (5h). Roads: Good to Gadwal, narrow road to Alampur. Self-drive: Moderate. Public transport: Buses from Gadwal. Limited from Kurnool.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
250m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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