Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills is a hill station in B Kothakota Mandal, Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh, situated at about 1,265 metres elevation in the Eastern Ghats. Developed as a summer retreat by British officer W. D. Horsley, it is known for its dense forests, rocky valleys and cool climate. Managed by Andhra Pradesh Tourism, it offers viewpoints, parks and adventure activities and serves as a popular weekend getaway from Bengaluru and Tirupati.

Visitors can expect a forested hilltop plateau with cool climate, eucalyptus groves, rocky valleys and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Eastern Ghats. The area includes the Environmental Park with diverse flora, Gali Bandalu viewpoint, Yenugu Mallamma Temple, a small museum, children's park and APTDC Haritha resort accommodation. Activities include sightseeing, nature walks, short treks, photography and adventure sports like ziplining and rappelling in designated zones.

Named after W. D. Horsley, Collector of Cuddapah (Kadapa) District in the 1860s, who chose the hills as his summer residence around 1863 for its cool climate. The area was earlier known as Yenugu Mallamma Konda. His bungalow, Horsley Bungalow, still exists on the hilltop.

Locally revered as Yenugu Mallamma Konda after the hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Mallamma (Yenugu Mallamma), visited by devotees. The hills are associated with local tribal lore and serve as an eco-tourism and leisure centre for Andhra Pradesh.