Caution
Horsley Hills in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
Summer reaches even the hilltop — the colonial advantage fades
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate — ghat road steep but well-maintained. road condition: Good to Madanapalle, winding ghat road up. public transport: Buses from Madanapalle. Limited from Bangalore direct.. from nearest city: Bangalore 155km (3.5h), Madanapalle 35km (1h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: PHC on hill is very basic. Serious cases go to Madanapalle (35km, 1h).. ambulance: 108 (slow — 45min). nearest hospital: Government Hospital Madanapalle — 35km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Coverage at resort area. Patchy in deeper forest.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Cool hill station weather, Safe forest walks, Viewpoints exciting for kids, APTDC resort with family rooms, Gentle terrain — mostly stroller OK
Elevation
1,265m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool colonial escape |
| February | 5/5 | February delivers the clearest views over the Rayalaseema plains |
| March | 4/5 | The hill station holds its cool when the plains below start to… |
| April | 3/5 | Losing its cool advantage — still better than the… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 3/5 | The first monsoon mists roll through the eucalyptus —… |
| July | 3/5 | The forests drip with monsoon moisture — trails are… |
| August | 3/5 | August mist makes the colonial buildings look like English… |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — fresh |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — perfect weather |
| November | 5/5 | November Horsley Hills is a secret only Andhra locals know — until now |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday escape |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 155km (3.5h), Madanapalle 35km (1h). Roads: Good to Madanapalle, winding ghat road up. Self-drive: Moderate — ghat road steep but well-maintained. Public transport: Buses from Madanapalle. Limited from Bangalore direct.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
1,265m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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