Kurnool

The name Kurnool comes from "Kandanavolu".It is the gateway to Rayalaseema.Kurnool is situated on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers in the central west part of Andhra Pradesh. Kurnool was the former capital of Andhra Pradesh from 1953 until 1956. It is the headquarters of the district. Kurnool was an important fort during the reign of the Vijayanagar dynasty. The Konda Reddy Buruj, an imposing watch tower in still stands today as a reminder of the glory and flamboyance of the Vijayanagar dynasty.There are many good places to visit in and around Kurnool are… Mahanandi (80km), Rollapadu Sanctuary (60km), Belum Caves (120km), Mantralayam (90km), Ahobilam (150km), Yaganti (90km), Sangameswaram (55km), Kalva-bugga (a natural spring -27km), Alampur - Shiva Temple (25 km), Konda Reddy Fort Mantralayam Ahobilam Konda Reddy Buruju Rollapadu Sanctuary Sangameswara Temple Mahanandi There are many other places to visit depending on the time availability and interest.