Lying on the southwest border of Andhra Pradesh is the serene hamlet of Horsley Hills situated 165 km off Bangalore. The resort named after the Collector of Chittoor District is well worth visiting for its valleys clad with teak, mango, sandalwood and eucalyptus plantations.

Horsley Hills is a serene hamlet in Andhra Pradesh that has been named after W.D. Horsley, the Collector of Cuddapah district. Collector Horsley who was also the British member of the Indian Civil service had made the hills his summer retreat. The natural beauty of the Horsley Hills is indeed irresistible. The Horsley Hills have been a popular refuge for the sun-scorched souls since long. The Chenchu tribes largely inhabit the Horsley Hills that are so rich in flora and fauna.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

The Horsley Hills need to be experienced to be enjoyed. There are the Sampangi flowers that spread their fragrance, on the shady slopes of the Horsley Hills. There are gorgeous greens as far as you may see.

In the forest area of the Horsley Hills you may find a wide variety of flowers ranging from Reeta, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi leaves, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Blue gum, Mahogany to Bamboo. While at the Horsley Hills you may even spot animals like bears, wild dogs, jungle fowl, sambars and panthers.

While at Horsley Hills do visit the tourist attraction of the Eucalyptus tree namely Kalyani that is 150-year-old! As it is Horsley Hills is populated with the Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar trees.

You may even visit the renowned Rishi Valley School that is being run by the Jiddu Krishnamurthy Foundation. The Rishi Valley School is in close proximity to the Horsley Hills

The Mallamma temple is another major tourist attraction at Horsley Hills that is worth visiting.

The Chenchu tribes who inhabit the Horsley Hills keep the renowned Pungannur cows. The Pungannur cows are known for their milk yielding capacity and low appetite.