Yadagirigutta Tourist Attractions

Yadagirigutta is a hill temple town in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana, about 60 to 65 km east of Hyderabad. It is home to the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, one of the most important Narasimha shrines in the state. The temple was fully rebuilt in black stone and reopened in 2022. It now draws large crowds from Hyderabad every weekend.

Top places to visit in Yadagirigutta

A day trip from Hyderabad is enough for the temple and one or two nearby stops.

• Yadagirigutta Temple - the main shrine, where the deity is worshipped inside a cave on the hilltop. The new temple has carved stone towers and halls.
• Bhongir Fort - a fort on a huge single rock on the way from Hyderabad, good for a short climb.
• Kolanupaka Jain Temple - an old Jain temple a short drive from Yadagirigutta.

Best time to visit Yadagirigutta

October to February is the most pleasant time. The annual Brahmotsavam in February or March is the main festival. Weekends and holidays are very crowded, so a weekday visit means a shorter wait.

How to reach Yadagirigutta

The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The nearest railway station is Yadadri (Raigir), about 5 to 6 km from the temple. TGSRTC runs frequent buses from Hyderabad, and the drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Plan your trip

Our 1 Day Yadagirigutta Tour Package from Hyderabad is the easiest way to visit. You can also add Warangal and Ramappa with the 2 Days Yadagirigutta-Warangal tour.