Kurnool 3-Day Itinerary

Ruined 17th-century fort atop a hill in the centre of Kurnool. Climb the stone steps for wide views over the city and the Tungabhadra River. You'll see remnants of walls, gateways, and a small temple

🕐 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily

💡 Go early morning around 6am to avoid the heat and crowds. Take water and wear proper shoes — the steps are uneven and steep in parts.

A series of stone steps leading down to the Tungabhadra River. Locals come here for evening walks, prayers, and relaxing by the water. You can sit on the ghats, watch sunset, and see the old Kurnool b

🕐 Open 24 hours (best visited in daylight)

💡 Best time is 5pm to 6.30pm when the light softens and the river looks gold. Don't swim — the current can be strong. Nearby chai stalls sell cheap snacks.

Kalakura Hotel · ££

Hotel Jayasree · ££

Small government-run museum inside the old collectorate building. Displays local archaeological finds: stone tools from the Neolithic period, old coins, sculptures, and a few paintings. Quiet and rare

🕐 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily (closed on Mondays and public holidays)

💡 Photography is allowed but ask at the desk first. Takes about 30 minutes to see everything. Combine with a walk along the nearby riverbank.

Natural rock formation garden spread over 40 acres. You walk around giant boulders, small caves, and a man-made waterfall. It's a popular picnic spot with a children's play area and a small zoo attach

🕐 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily

💡 Entry is INR 10 per person — well worth it. Visit late afternoon to catch sunset colours on the rocks. Avoid weekends if you don't like crowds.

Food World

Hotel Janapriya

Second longest cave system in India, about 3 km of limestone passages underground. You walk through well-lit chambers with stalactites and stalagmites. The entr

💡 Combine with a visit to the nearby Banaganapalle village for lunch. Carry a light jacket — it's cool inside even on hot days. Reach by bus or auto from Kurnool (1.5 hours).

Rajavila

Pushpak