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Kurnool district is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of the western- central part of the state. The city of Kurnool is the capital and the central hub of the district. The town is a simple place with a many interesting sites. It is small towns charm with many temples, palaces and ancient monuments. For the traveler who is interested in ancient architecture and historical monuments, Kurnool has many such places. The ruins of the medieval fort built during the Vijayanagar Empire have ancient Persian and Arabic inscriptions. The Kondareddy Buruz which is protected by the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act and the tomb of Abdul Wahab are interesting places to visit. The remains of the palace of Gopal Raju the last Hindu king can also be found in Kurnool. The summer palace of the rulers of Kurnool built during the 16th century is another historical site in the town. The flood protection wall in Kurnool is considered a feat of engineering and forms the nucleus of the fort wall along the river bank.Some of the important temples in Kurnool are the Peta Anjanyeswami temple, the Nagareswarswami temple, the Venugopalsawami temple, and the new Shirdi Sai Baba temple.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 518002

STD Code: 8518

Info Website: http://kurnool.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport to Kurnool, and it is located in the city of Hyderabad which can be reached through a three and a half hour drive. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has flights to all major international and local cities, so tourists flying in from major destinations can use this mode of transportation.

By Train : There are four railway stations in the town of Kurnool viz, Kurnool Town Junction, Nandyala Junction, Adoni Junction and Dhone Junction. Trains from Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guntur, Tirupati, Madurai, Jaipur and Hubli are available to Kurnool and many other local passenger trains are also available.

By BUS : Private and government buses are available. Private buses are air conditioned and especially in summers they are indispensable. Government buses are cheaper but less comfortable. Private bus operators charge around Rs 300 for non A/C and Rs 600 for A/C Volvo buses which are a comfortable way to travel.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Jayashree ; Bellary Road, way to hotel jayasree, Bhagya Nagar, River View Colony, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518001. ; Ph – 085 18 226500 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel SV Regency ; STBC College Rd, Prakash Nagar, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518004. ; Ph – 096 03 536157 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Rajvihar Hotel ; National Highway 18, River View Colony, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518001; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• International Hotel ; River View Colony, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518001; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Bus Parking.

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• Sri Balaji Restaurant ;  House No:59/15-A-18-10-1-2, Opposite To International Function Hall, Nh 7, Auto Nagar, Kurnool, Kurnool – 518004 ; M –  9701722284 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Mansha Restaurant ;  Kurnool District, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Janapriya Restaurant ;  40/581a, S V Complex, Railway Station Road, Kurnool Ho, Kurnool – 518001 ; M –  (08518) 227268 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

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• Sonamasuri Rice ; Local Market ;  Local Market, Kurnool – 518004 ; Ph/M:  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kurnool is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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