Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species.
Besides, there are also forest denizens like bears, wild
dogs, jungle fowls, Sambar and Panthers
The air here is fresh and unadulterated, which gives perfect
peace of mind and is a heavenly bliss to stay at this place.
As one proceeds towards the hills one comes across the trees
of Rita, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi, Bay leaves, Sandalwood,
Red sanders, Mahogany and Bamboo.
Chenchu tribes live here with their famous Pungannur cows,
which eat less fodder but yield more milk. A 150-year-old
Eucalyptus tree "Kalyani" is also an attraction
at Horsley Hills. About 87-km away from the hillock is the
Kaundinya wild life sanctuary.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearby airports are Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance
of 160-km and 165-km respectively.
Rail:
The nearest railhead to Horsley Hills is Madanapalle Road,
13-km from Madanapalle and 43-km from Horsley Hills.
Road:
APSRTC runs buses daily to this place from Madanapalle and
Tirupati.
Where to Stay
A.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow
Forest Bungalow
P.W.D. inspection Bangalow
Chittoor Cooperative Society Guesthouse
Mount Pleasant
Cottages (unfurnished)
ADC Quarters
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