About Srisailam Mallikarjuna
One of only two temples in India counted among both the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva and the 18 Shakti Peethas of Devi. The shrine sits above the Krishna river gorge, deep inside the Nallamala forest tiger reserve.
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Cool, dry winter is ideal — Maha Shivaratri in February/March pulls 500,000 pilgrims; the Krishna Pushkaram river festival every 12 years (next 2028) is mass-scale.
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Travel Tips
- The road in passes through Nagarjuna Sagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve — keep cameras ready for sambar and gaur sightings
- Take the ropeway down to Patala Ganga (the Krishna river) for the ritual bath
- Free annadanam (community lunch) at the temple kitchen, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. daily
How to Reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna
Srisailam Mallikarjuna is located in Andhra Pradesh, India at coordinates 16.0731°N, 78.8687°E. You can reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna by air (nearest airport in Andhra Pradesh), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
How to reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna from major cities
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Hyderabad
~189 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹150 · 4h 3m
- State Bus (Deluxe) ₹360 · 4h 11m
- Train (3AC) ₹425 · 3h 47m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹2,760 · 3h 42m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹150) · Fastest: Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 42m).
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Chennai
~456 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹290 · 8h 43m
- Train (3AC) ₹770 · 8h 3m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,265 · 8h 42m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,235 · 8h 33m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹290) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 3m).
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Bengaluru
~464 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹295 · 8h 51m
- Train (3AC) ₹780 · 8h 10m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,285 · 8h 50m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,330 · 8h 41m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹295) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 10m).
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Pune
~747 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹445 · 13h 47m
- Train (3AC) ₹1,150 · 12h 42m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹2,020 · 13h 59m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹10,010 · 13h 50m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹445) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 42m).
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Mumbai
~897 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹525 · 16h 24m
- Train (3AC) ₹1,340 · 15h 6m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹2,410 · 16h 42m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹11,960 · 16h 33m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹525) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (15h 6m).
Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Ahmedabad
~1270 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹1,825 · 21h 4m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,645 · 21h 4m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,380 · 23h 29m
- Flight (Economy) ₹6,770 · 4h 21m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,825) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 21m).
Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.
Planning Your Visit to Srisailam Mallikarjuna
Srisailam Mallikarjuna lies in Andhra Pradesh, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited pilgrimage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Hyderabad, roughly 151 km away — most travellers route through Hyderabad by air or rail before continuing on to Srisailam Mallikarjuna. Time your trip for October to March for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Hyderabad connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Srisailam Mallikarjuna slots easily into a wider Andhra Pradesh itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Srisailam Mallikarjuna?
- The best time to visit Srisailam Mallikarjuna is October to March. Cool, dry winter is ideal — Maha Shivaratri in February/March pulls 500,000 pilgrims; the Krishna Pushkaram river festival every 12 years (next 2028) is mass-scale.
- What are the top travel tips for Srisailam Mallikarjuna?
- The road in passes through Nagarjuna Sagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve — keep cameras ready for sambar and gaur sightings. Take the ropeway down to Patala Ganga (the Krishna river) for the ritual bath. Free annadanam (community lunch) at the temple kitchen, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. daily.
- Where is Srisailam Mallikarjuna located?
- Srisailam Mallikarjuna is in Andhra Pradesh, India, at 16.0731° N, 78.8687° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Hyderabad, about 151 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Srisailam Mallikarjuna?
- Top attractions near Srisailam Mallikarjuna include Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur (about 81 km away), Charminar, Hyderabad (about 149 km away), Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple (about 229 km away) — all easy to combine on a Andhra Pradesh trip.
- How to reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Hyderabad?
- Srisailam Mallikarjuna is about 189 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹150, 4h 3m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹360, 4h 11m), Train (3AC) (~₹425, 3h 47m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹150) and the fastest is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 42m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Chennai?
- Srisailam Mallikarjuna is about 456 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹290, 8h 43m), Train (3AC) (~₹770, 8h 3m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,265, 8h 42m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹290) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 3m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Srisailam Mallikarjuna from Bengaluru?
- Srisailam Mallikarjuna is about 464 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹295, 8h 51m), Train (3AC) (~₹780, 8h 10m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,285, 8h 50m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹295) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 10m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
