Caution
Pillalamarri in May
Telangana, India
The walk to the tree is punishing even if the canopy is cool
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy — highway. road condition: Excellent — on NH-44. public transport: NH highway buses stop nearby. Mahabubnagar has trains.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 190km (3.5h), Mahabubnagar 5km. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Mahabubnagar — 5km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full coverage — highway town
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Fascinating giant tree — engages all ages, Easy flat walk, Science museum attached, Quick highway stop, Natural shade canopy, Partially stroller accessible
Elevation
400m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool tree exploration |
| February | 5/5 | February light filters through 800 years of branches |
| March | 4/5 | The massive canopy provides shade even as surroundings… |
| April | 3/5 | The banyan is its own air conditioner — a 4-acre shade… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 3/5 | June at Pillalamarri: 25–33°C, early Telangana monsoon. Aerial roots drip, grounds muddy — workable half-day, Sufi tombs slippery underfoot. |
| July | 3/5 | The tree is at its most dramatic but the ground is… |
| August | 3/5 | August under the monsoon banyan is a primeval… |
| September | 4/5 | September freshness under the banyan is deeply… |
| October | 5/5 | October under the 800-year canopy with cool Deccan air — timeless |
| November | 5/5 | November is ideal for experiencing India second-largest banyan in peace |
| December | 5/5 | December families discover this botanical marvel just off the highway |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 190km (3.5h), Mahabubnagar 5km. Roads: Excellent — on NH-44. Self-drive: Easy — highway. Public transport: NH highway buses stop nearby. Mahabubnagar has trains.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
400m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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