We often hear about the phrase ‘small is beautiful’ and Horsley Hills are the best illustration of this. An obscure hill station in Andhra Pradesh, is almost fail to notice in map, even people drive pass it and miss it! Most of the people head for much known hill stations in south India such as Ooty, Coorg or Kodailkanal but little aware of Horsley Hills. Also place is devoid of five star hotels and luxury resorts. In spite of all these so limitations, this sleepy hill station is an excellent place for spending time in solitude.
Although it is believed that Matheran in Maharashtra is the smallest hill resorts of India but when you visit the Horsley Hills, you will force to dismiss the common notion. Every place or spot worth seeing here is within a two to three km radius. But there the charm lies. Unlike in other hill stations, there are no hawkers and beggars to disturb your peace. There are no such bustling shops that distract your vision from the nature’s wonder. You can have virtually the whole hills to yourself.
The place was discovered by W.D Horsley, the then collector of Cuddapah district who came here to escape from the blistering heat. He was so enchanted by the dense forest and exotic birds that he made it his summer residence. Later, British officers followed suit and an elegant villa was built for the governor. The climate of the hills is absolutely perfect. It lies at an altitude of 4300ft and experience maximum of 32 degree in summer and minimum 20 degrees Celsius in winter.
Although a small place but it offers plenty of rewarding viewpoints. From the Valley View Point just behind the tourist bungalow, you get a breathtaking view of the lush valley below and the surrounding landscape of miles of paddy fields, rural settlements and small towns of Andhra Pradesh. It is such a small place that you can experience everything within a couple of days. If you like nothing more than days spent in quiet contemplation or some time to oneself for writing or reading, then Horsley Hills is the perfect destination for you.
Although it is believed that Matheran in Maharashtra is the smallest hill resorts of India but when you visit the Horsley Hills, you will force to dismiss the common notion. Every place or spot worth seeing here is within a two to three km radius. But there the charm lies. Unlike in other hill stations, there are no hawkers and beggars to disturb your peace. There are no such bustling shops that distract your vision from the nature’s wonder. You can have virtually the whole hills to yourself.
The place was discovered by W.D Horsley, the then collector of Cuddapah district who came here to escape from the blistering heat. He was so enchanted by the dense forest and exotic birds that he made it his summer residence. Later, British officers followed suit and an elegant villa was built for the governor. The climate of the hills is absolutely perfect. It lies at an altitude of 4300ft and experience maximum of 32 degree in summer and minimum 20 degrees Celsius in winter.
Although a small place but it offers plenty of rewarding viewpoints. From the Valley View Point just behind the tourist bungalow, you get a breathtaking view of the lush valley below and the surrounding landscape of miles of paddy fields, rural settlements and small towns of Andhra Pradesh. It is such a small place that you can experience everything within a couple of days. If you like nothing more than days spent in quiet contemplation or some time to oneself for writing or reading, then Horsley Hills is the perfect destination for you.
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Hey,
I am planning a trip to Horsley hills. Are there any adventure activities there,can you give the agents/ travel offices who hold them??
It would be of great help thanks.
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Shelly
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