TREKS · 1-DAY · HARD · MAX 800M
Ahobilam Upper Trail (9 Narasimha Temples).
Ahobilam Upper Trail (9 Narasimha Temples)
Ahobilam Upper Trail (9 Narasimha Temples) is a hard single-day, 16 km trek, topping out at 800 m. The route takes in 9 unique Narasimha temple forms; Dense forest gorge trekking; River crossings; Eastern Ghats wildlife. Best months: January–March and October–December. Watch points: No phone signal on trail; flash flood risk in monsoon; wild animals in forest. Fitness level: high, not recommended for children.
Warnings
⚠No phone signal on trail
⚠Flash flood risk in monsoon
⚠Wild animals in forest
⚠Carry 3L water minimum
Cost Estimate
AP Forest entry ₹150; guide ₹1000
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