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DHONE · DRONACHALAM

The road out of Dhone
leads somewhere good.

Temples in the hills, limestone caves below ground and wide-open Rayalaseema landscapes. Start here, then make a day of it.

Explore nearby places0 places within 150 km
Distances are approximate road distances from Dhone. Temple timings and entry fees can change on festival days, so check locally before setting out.
CURATED ROUTES

Places worth the detour (4)

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Rayalaseema route

Yaganti Sri Uma Maheswara Temple

An ancient 15th-century Shaivite temple set amid the Erramala hills, famous for its growing Nandi statue and natural caves. A revered pilgrimage spot near Dhone.

Yaganti, Banaganapalle Mandal (approx. 50 km from Dhone)October to February
6:00 AM - 6:00 PMDirections
02Temple 0 km
Rayalaseema route

Mahanandi Temple

A 10th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its crystal-clear perennial spring water pools (kalyani) fed by natural underground streams.

Mahanandi, Nandyal District (approx. 70 km from Dhone)All year round
5:30 AM - 8:00 PMDirections
03Temple 0 km
Rayalaseema route

Ahobilam Temple

A major Narasimha pilgrimage centre surrounded by the Nallamala hills, featuring several temples, caves and forest trails.

Ahobilam, Nandyal District (approx. 105 km from Dhone)October to February
6:00 AM - 8:00 PMDirections
04Temple 0 km
Rayalaseema route

Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple

One of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, located in the Nallamala hills and dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna and Goddess Bhramaramba.

Srisailam, Nandyal District (approx. 190 km from Dhone)October to February
4:30 AM - 10:00 PMDirections
MAKE IT A DAY

One town, four easy directions.

Use Dhone as your base for a low-fuss Rayalaseema loop. Leave early for temples, save the caves and rock trails for a cooler afternoon.

NORTH Kurnool · OrvakalEAST Yaganti · BelumSOUTH Mahanandi · Nandyal