Avoid
Ahobilam in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
May in the gorge is genuinely dangerous — heat stroke risk on the upper trail
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Avoid — extreme heat
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate to Lower, impossible to Upper. road condition: Good to Allagadda, narrow forest road after. public transport: Limited buses to Lower Ahobilam from Nandyal. from nearest city: Hyderabad 350km (7h), Kurnool 150km (3.5h). last km difficulty: extreme
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: No real medical facility. Nearest hospital Nandyal 80km (2h). Carry comprehensive first-aid. Not suitable for anyone with medical conditions.. ambulance: 108 (very slow — 90min+). nearest hospital: PHC Ahobilam (very basic)
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only at Lower Ahobilam. ZERO signal in upper gorge and on trek. Carry offline maps.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Unique spiritual experience for older teens
Elevation
327m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak trekking — cool and clear |
| February | 5/5 | Peak — optimal conditions |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming but hikeable |
| April | 3/5 | Hot �� lower temples only |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Avoid — extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon danger — trails impassable |
| July | 1/5 | Dangerous — closed effectively |
| August | 1/5 | Still dangerous |
| September | 3/5 | Improving — early season |
| October | 4/5 | Good — post-monsoon beauty |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — perfect trekking weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool and clear |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 350km (7h), Kurnool 150km (3.5h). Roads: Good to Allagadda, narrow forest road after. Self-drive: Moderate to Lower, impossible to Upper. Public transport: Limited buses to Lower Ahobilam from Nandyal. Last stretch: extreme
Elevation
327m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
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