About Srisailam Mallikarjuna
A rare temple that is simultaneously a Jyotirlinga (one of 12 Shiva shrines) and a Shakti Peetha (one of 18 Devi shrines) — set above the Krishna river gorge 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.
Plan your visit
Stay, fly, or ride to Srisailam Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh
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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.
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.





