Nandyal Tourist Attractions

Nandyal is a town in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and the headquarters of Nandyal district, formed in 2022. It lies about 70 km east of Kurnool, close to the Nallamala hills. The name is linked to the nine Nandi shrines, called Nava Nandis, in the area. Nandyal is a good base for a temple trip that covers Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Yaganti and even Srisailam.

Top places to visit in Nandyal

Keep two or three days if you want to cover the main temples and the Belum Caves.

• Mahanandi Temple - an old Shiva temple about 15 km from Nandyal, famous for its pools of clear spring water.
• Nava Nandis - nine Nandi temples in and around Nandyal and Mahanandi. Some devotees try to visit all nine in one day.
• Ahobilam Temple - the Nava Narasimha shrines in the hills near Allagadda.
• Yaganti Temple - a Shiva temple known for its growing Nandi and cave shrines.
• Belum Caves - long natural caves with underground passages, one of the largest cave systems in India.

Best time to visit Nandyal

October to February is the most comfortable time. Maha Shivaratri is the biggest festival at Mahanandi. Summer is very hot in this region.

How to reach Nandyal

The nearest airport is Kurnool (Orvakal) airport, which has limited flights. Nandyal Junction is on the Guntur-Guntakal line, with trains from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Bangalore. APSRTC buses connect Nandyal with Kurnool, Hyderabad and Srisailam.

Plan your trip

Many visitors add Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple to their Nandyal trip, since it is also in Nandyal district.