Srisailam
Andhra Pradesh · south · 476m
Only place in India with both Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peetha — deep in tiger country
Why Special
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga + Bhramaramba Shakti Peetha at the same site. Surrounded by Nallamala Hills and Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Srisailam Dam on Krishna River.
Festivals & Events
Maha Shivaratri at Mallikarjuna
MarFebruary/March
Massive celebrations at the Jyotirlinga. Night-long puja with special abhishekam. One of 12 Jyotirlinga celebrations.
Shivaratri at the only combined Jyotirlinga + Shakti Peetha
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Coverage in town. Patchy on ghat road and in forest areas.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Government Hospital Srisailam (basic) (1 km)
Ambulance: 108 (slow response — 45min)
Police: Srisailam PS — 1km
Getting There
Hyderabad 215km (5h), Kurnool 180km (4h)
Roads: Good till ghat — ghat section narrow with hairpins
Public transport: APSRTC buses from Hyd/Kurnool
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Srisailam town — 1 pump
⚠ Carry extra fuel
Stay: ₹500–5,000/night
20+ options (APTDC-hotel, dharamshala, budget-lodge)
Emergency: APTDC Haritha Hotel
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