Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills

Picturesque landscapes featuring lavishly forested hills that stay engulfed in mist present Horsley Hills as an outstanding holiday resort for nature lovers and honeymoon couples. However, the place is not limited to any particular category of tourists, as it is equally charming for adventurers, wildlife lovers and religious travellers. The spectacular covers of trees like sandalwood, gulmohar, eucalyptus (including a 150-year old eucalyptus tree called Kalyani), allamanda and jacaranda and fabulous expanse of flowering plants like blue gum, sampangi, reeta and red sanders add multiple hues to the place. It is not rare to sight animals like bear, sambar, panther and wild dog and some gorgeous birds at Horsley. Lake Gangotri, Horsley Bungalow (also called Governor’s Bungalow) and Horsley Hills Museum and numerous vantage points add to the place’s worth. Adventurers can have their share of delightful experiences like zorbing, rappelling and trekking. The nearby Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary can be included in the adventure list. Spiritual-minded tourists can visit the popular temple of Mallamma and a nearby Shiva Temple. Other attractions are the Punganoor cows, bred by the local Chenchu tribes and known for their high milk-yielding trait. Handicrafts made by the tribal people are worth purchasing as well.