About Akka Mahadevi caves
The visit to Akka Mahadevi Caves is going to be enthralling part of visiting the Srisailam. You have to reach Patal Ganga using a ropeway. In Patal Ganga Andhra Tourism Development operates many boats which carries maximum of 18 members across River Krishna. After some one hour ride across River Krishna, take a little walk to reach the Akka Mahadevi Caves. You will need candles to enter the cave as it is very deep and dark as you climb down.
It was in these caves, Akkamahadevi an ascetics and Philosopher who hailed from Karanataka State worshipped a naturally formed Shiv Ling which is located 150 meters deep in the cave. Akkamahadevi did penance staying within the cave. These caves are geographical wonder which stands without any support.
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Places to Visit near Akka Mahadevi caves
Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
19 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Covering approximately 3568 square kilometers, Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Srisailam Sanctuary or formerly called Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam...
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Mallela Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
20.1 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Deep within the thick deciduous forest lays the Mallela Theertham. The bumpy road and 250 muddy steps lead you down the valley to reach the...
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Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh
28.2 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
India’s third largest Hydroelectric Project, Srisailam dam was constructed across River Krishna when it flows through Srisailam of Kurnool...
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Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh
*36.9 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Nagarjunakonda, an island in Guntur district is actually a historical Buddhist town. In ancient period, this place was termed as Sri Parvata. The...
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Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
*41.2 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Nallamala Hills located in Eastern Ghats have rocky terrain and surrounded by dense forests. The Srisailam Dam is main attraction of the region....
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Hathakesvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
42.1 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Small but architecturally beautiful temple, Hathakesvara Temple is located on the foothills of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam. The temple is...
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Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
44.3 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is considered as one among the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples is located in the middle of Nallamala Hills surrounded by dense...
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Shikaresvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
45.1 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
Shikaresvara Temple is atop the highest point (2830 feet) called Shikaram, in Nallamala Hill of Srisailam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Devarakonda Fort, Telangana
92.7 km from Akka Mahadevi caves - See map
The 13th century fort - Devarakonda Fort built during the reign of Padma Nayaka - the Velama Kings, stands in ruin on top of a hill. Though lying...
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