Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries

shreyan_k10 · 27th July 2018, 12:04

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

I had visited Srisailam recently (solo drive)....

Thanks, I really appreciate. How are the overall road conditions?

a4anurag · 27th July 2018, 12:10

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Originally Posted by shreyan_k10

Thanks, I really appreciate. How are the overall road conditions?

It is great. One can fly.

If you plan to return the same day to Hyderabad, start back around 4:30-5:00 pm from Srisailam. Else they will close the gates since it passes through the forest.

shreyan_k10 · 27th July 2018, 12:24

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

It is great. One can fly.

If you plan to return the same day to Hyderabad, start back around 4:30-5:00 pm from Srisailam. Else they will close the gates since it passes through the forest.

Thanks again

We'll return on Sunday afternoon, so that shouldn't be an issue.

vnabhi · 27th July 2018, 12:26

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

It is great. One can fly.

If you plan to return the same day to Hyderabad, start back around 4:30-5:00 pm from Srisailam. Else they will close the gates since it passes through the forest.

What are the timings for gate closure? Is it 6 pm to 6 am?

Is the forest stretch still having numerous speed-breakers?

And has the road been 2-laned all through?

a4anurag · 27th July 2018, 12:29

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

What are the timings for gate closure? Is it 6 pm to 6 am?

I think they open at 7am and close at 7pm.

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

Is the forest stretch still having numerous speed-breakers?

Yes. Lot of them. A few unmarked too.

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

And has the road been 2-laned all through?

Yes sir.

hyd_traveller · 27th July 2018, 14:35

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

What are the timings for gate closure? Is it 6 pm to 6 am?

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

I think they open at 7am and close at 7pm.

Forest is "No Entry" between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. However, crossing the forest takes an hour or so and the officials manning the gates might not have their watches synced to IST, so keep margin.

samkat1 · 30th July 2018, 23:18

We & another family are planning for a Srisailam Road Trip over the coming weekend (4th & 5th Aug 2018) from Hyderabad. Plan is to stay @ Haritha. Wish the gates are open and the roads are in good shape. Hoping to meet some BHPians there.

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Originally Posted by shreyan_k10

Hi All,

We are planning a trip Hyd-Srisailam-Hyd on the 4th and 5th of August. What caught my attention is during the day, Google maps suggest a route via the NH 765 (229 KM). However, on checking the maps in the evening, is shows a route via NH 565 (~350 KM). Any idea on this? We'll be travelling during the daytime and I'm assuming the former route will be safe?

Regards,
Shreyan

NH765 is the best option. 2nd best would be to catch Bangalore Highway from Hyderabad, continue till Bhuthpur (near to Mahboobnagar) and then take left to catch SH20. This option is around 30-40 km longer than NH765.

NH565 goes via Nagarjuna Sagar. If you plan to cover Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar then that's the route for you.

BTW, We too planning for the same dates (start 4th early morning and come back by 5th evening). We can form our own convoy during this trip

simplyself · 3rd August 2018, 21:17

Hyderabad to Srisailam via Amangal, Dindi and Munnanur is the shortest and best. It's about 220 km one-way. Even while coming via Nagarjuna Sagar is not more than 300 km.

Reservoir level was 873 ft today 10 am. I don't think gates will be open as inflows were almost nil and outflow about 24,000 cusecs.

I don't know about the highway numbers but 376 km may be via Mahanandi? Not sure about it, though.

Entry into forest is barred from 9 pm to 6 am. However, if one enters by 9 pm, exit at the other end should be by 11 pm.

shifu · 16th August 2018, 15:36

This post might help somebody who gets stranded in Srisailam. If you need a mechanic or a tow truck at Srisailam, you can call Saibabu - +91 9152548488.

I had to use his services couple of weeks back (related post), and can say he is a great guy who knows what he is doing!

samkat1 · 17th August 2018, 00:20

Had an awesome 2 day road trip to Srisailam from Hyderabad. The roads are in superb shape. Posting few pictures from the trip.

ashis89 · 3rd November 2018, 21:02

Are there any good places to have lunch in Srisailam? I have been there thrice but couldn’t figure out any. Any suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

envyravi · 4th November 2018, 06:28

There is a new hotel called Trishul. It is decent.

deehunk · 4th November 2018, 08:00

Hotel Trishul is the only best option, they serve delicious food.

samkat1 · 4th November 2018, 18:34

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Originally Posted by ashis89

Are there any good places to have lunch in Srisailam? I have been there thrice but couldn’t figure out any. Any suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Trishul is the only decent option that I can think of.

condor · 5th February 2019, 12:16

How is Haritha @ Srisailam now ?

Had some misgivings about the acco rooms during my last visit many years ago.

3rd August 2018, 21:17	#233
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries Hyderabad to Srisailam via Amangal, Dindi and Munnanur is the shortest and best. It's about 220 km one-way. Even while coming via Nagarjuna Sagar is not more than 300 km. Reservoir level was 873 ft today 10 am. I don't think gates will be open as inflows were almost nil and outflow about 24,000 cusecs. I don't know about the highway numbers but 376 km may be via Mahanandi? Not sure about it, though. Entry into forest is barred from 9 pm to 6 am. However, if one enters by 9 pm, exit at the other end should be by 11 pm.
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shifu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: KA, TS Posts: 620 Thanked: 880 Times	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries This post might help somebody who gets stranded in Srisailam. If you need a mechanic or a tow truck at Srisailam, you can call Saibabu - +91 9152548488. I had to use his services couple of weeks back (related post), and can say he is a great guy who knows what he is doing!
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17th August 2018, 00:20	#235
samkat1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 127 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries Had an awesome 2 day road trip to Srisailam from Hyderabad. The roads are in superb shape. Posting few pictures from the trip. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd November 2018, 21:02	#236
ashis89 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,460 Thanked: 10,901 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries Are there any good places to have lunch in Srisailam? I have been there thrice but couldn’t figure out any. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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4th November 2018, 06:28	#237
envyravi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Secunderabad Posts: 75 Thanked: 47 Times	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries There is a new hotel called Trishul. It is decent.
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4th November 2018, 08:00	#238
deehunk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,937 Thanked: 2,913 Times	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries Hotel Trishul is the only best option, they serve delicious food.
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5th February 2019, 12:16	#240
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,013 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyderabad to Srisailam : Route Queries How is Haritha @ Srisailam now ? Had some misgivings about the acco rooms during my last visit many years ago.
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