Horsley Hills Overview

Horsley Hills is a hill station in south India. It is close to the border between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The hills are lovely and one of the popular places to visit. Because of this, many people call it the Ooty of Andhra. It is a unique natural wonder that stands at a height of 1,290 meters and is famous for its beautiful scenery. Horsley is one of the best places to visit in Horsley Hills.

There is a big banyan tree and an old eucalyptus tree here, and the area is also known as Yenugulla Mallamma Konda. There are also thick forests with 113 different kinds of birds. Horsley is a beautiful place to visit. It is a must-visit place during the Horsley Hills tour package.

History 

The hills in this area are considered some of the oldest in the world, as they are part of the Eastern Ghats. How the hills got their name, Horsley Hills must be clarified. Once, a horse watched over the nearby Gurramkonda fort with such fierceness that no one dared to attack the fort as long as the horse was there.

The name Horsley Hills came from the place getting its name after the horse, which served without expecting anything in return. Others thought the name came from a British general who had the same name and built a house here.

What is Horsley Hills famous for?

The Hills is a hill town, a scarce place to visit in Andhra Pradesh. This high outcropping rises rapidly to a height of 4,000ft, which keeps the weather cool all year and gives you misty views during the monsoons.

The best time to visit Horsley Hills

The Hills is a hill station that can be visited at any time of the year. However, the winter months, from December to March, are the best time to see this beautiful place.

Adventure activities in Horsley Hills

•    The Hills is a peaceful natural haven where you can go hiking or swimming.
•    The hills also provide rock climbing for tourists. It also has an elephant ride, rope slide, zorb, and fish spa with more activities.