Caution
Srisailam in August
Andhra Pradesh, India
The forest is at its most dramatic but accessibility suffers
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon continues
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate โ ghat road requires alert driving. road condition: Good till ghat โ ghat section narrow with hairpins. public transport: APSRTC buses from Hyd/Kurnool. from nearest city: Hyderabad 215km (5h), Kurnool 180km (4h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Basic medical only. Serious cases evacuated to Kurnool (3h). Carry first-aid kit.. ambulance: 108 (slow response โ 45min). police station: Srisailam PS โ 1km. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Srisailam (basic)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Coverage in town. Patchy on ghat road and in forest areas.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) โ Forest surroundings exciting for kids, Dam is impressive, Tiger reserve safari option
Elevation
476m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โTravelers with basic fitness
- โexperienced-travelers
Who should think twice
- โThose with mobility issues
- โfamilies
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak โ cool forested hills |
| February | 5/5 | Peak โ best wildlife sightings |
| March | 4/5 | Good โ warming but pleasant in hills |
| April | 3/5 | Hot in valleys, bearable in hills |
| May | 2/5 | Hot โ avoid unless dedicated |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon begins โ dramatic |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon โ spectacular |
| October | 5/5 | Peak โ perfect conditions |
| November | 5/5 | Peak โ cool and clear |
| December | 5/5 | Peak โ holiday season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 215km (5h), Kurnool 180km (4h). Roads: Good till ghat โ ghat section narrow with hairpins. Self-drive: Moderate โ ghat road requires alert driving. Public transport: APSRTC buses from Hyd/Kurnool. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
476m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
Permits required
undefined
The Window โ every Sunday
Best score this week, the honest skip, road intel, and what changed. Free. No spam.
One email per Sunday. Unsubscribe anytime.