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Horsley Hills
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Hill Station | Nature & Park
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 128 KMs From Tirupati
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)8 - 9 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Horsley Hills is a well-known hill station in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. It is also one of the best places to visit in Andhra Pradesh. One of the best places to visit in Tirupati on weekends. The hills are one of the most famous places to go near Bangalore.

Horsley Hills is a fun place to visit. It is 1265 metres above sea level. It was famous as Yenugu Mallamma Konda, which means "green hill." There was a story about a little girl named Mallamma who was cared for by elephants. In the hills, she used to help people from the tribes. After she left out of the blue, people thought she was a goddess and built a temple to honour her. 

Ultimately, the spot is named for W.D. Horsley, the Collector of the Cuddapah district. He came here and was amazed by the beautiful hills, so he decided to spend the summer there. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh now lives in this house during the summer, which is why it is famous as the Governor's home.

What is Horsley Hills famous for?

The Hills are well-known for their beautiful scenery, and the drive there is fun. It has a lot of different kinds of plants and animals living in it. The Hills in Andhra Pradesh are worth the visit during the Tirupati tour package.

It is also one of the few places in India where you can go to Zorbing. But you have to book it a day in advance, and it's usually only available as part of a group deal with at least 20 people. Rappelling and trekking are two other outdoor sports that are available. 

The best to visit

In the Horsley Hills, winter starts in December and lasts until February. During these months, Horsley Hills has pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 22°C. Also, this is the best time to go to the Hills.

Is Horsley Hills worth visiting?

Horsley Hills is famous as the Ooty of Andhra Pradesh for a reason. It has some of the most beautiful views, lush greenery, and great weather. 

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