Srisailam Mallikarjuna Tour Packages from GoldBox Holidays take you to the hill temple of Lord Mallikarjuna in the Nallamala forest of Andhra Pradesh. The temple overlooks the Krishna river and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Goddess Bhramaramba, worshipped in the same complex, is revered as one of the Shakti Peethas, so devotees honour Shiva and Shakti in a single visit. All five packages in this category start from Hyderabad. You can take a two-day bus tour, a one or two-day trip by private car, or a three or four-day car tour that adds Hyderabad's heritage sights and Ramoji Film City.
Popular Srisailam Mallikarjuna Tour Packages
Here are all five trips, from the shortest to the longest.
- 1 Day Srisailam Tour Package from Hyderabad by Car - a same-day car trip for fit travellers who are short on time.
- Srisailam Tour Package from Hyderabad - 2 days by bus with a night stay, a budget choice for pilgrims.
- 2 Days Hyderabad To Srisailam Package By Car - two unhurried days in a private car, suited to elders.
- Heritage-cum-Devotional Hyderabad-Srisailam Tour Package for 2 Nights-3 Days - Mallikarjuna darshan plus the main Hyderabad sights.
- Heritage-cum-Devotional Hyderabad-Srisailam-Ramoji Film City Tour Package for 3 Nights-4 Days - adds a day at Ramoji, fun for families with children.
Places you will visit
The heart of every trip is the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, with its high stone walls and carved gopurams. The Bhramaramba shrine sits within the same temple complex. Pilgrims often stop at Sakshi Ganapathi Temple, where tradition says Ganapathi records each devotee's visit. Shikaresvara Temple stands on the highest point of the hills. Steps and a ropeway lead down to Pathala Ganga on the Krishna. The Srisailam dam and the forest road through the Amrabad Tiger Reserve add scenery to the journey.
Best time to go
October to February is cool and pleasant for walking around the temples. Maha Shivaratri and the Karthika month bring very large crowds and long queues. In the monsoon, the dam gates are sometimes opened, and the river view is at its most dramatic. April and May are hot in the Nallamala valley. For temple trips in the Karthika season, see our Karthika Masam Special Tour Packages.
How to choose the right package
Srisailam is about 210 to 230 km from Hyderabad, a drive of five to six hours. A one-day trip means leaving before dawn and returning late at night. Two days allow a calm darshan and time for Pathala Ganga. The forest stretch of the highway is closed to vehicles at night, and tours plan their timing around it. Choose the bus to save money, a car for comfort with elders, or a heritage tour if you also want to see Charminar and Golconda in Hyderabad.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the temple called Mallikarjuna?
Mallikarjuna is the name of Lord Shiva at Srisailam. The temple is counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas, and his consort here is Goddess Bhramaramba.
What should I wear for darshan?
Traditional clothes are expected, and special sevas may need a set dress. Men often wear a dhoti or kurta-pyjama, and women a saree or churidar.
Is it safe to drive through the forest?
Yes. It is a main highway through the tiger reserve. It closes at night to protect wildlife, and in daytime you may see deer or langurs along the road.