Pathala Ganga Walk Way, Srisailam

A kilometer away from the Mallikarjuna temple is Pathala Ganga, the backwaters of the river Krishna. Traditionally, the devotees take a dip in the sacred river as a sign of washing away their sins. This is one of the places you should visit in Srisailam. The two ways to reach Pathala Ganga is to either walk down the steep 500 steps or to take an adventurous rope ride down to the river, both of which are a great experience.

At the river, you could also jump into a basket boat for some fun. With the background of the hills, the river and the basket boat it is certainly a good spot for a fun family picnic picture. You can also extend your boat ride experience to visit the Akka Mahadevi caves. 

Location: Near Siva Mallikarjuna temple, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Price: Rs 50 (adults), Rs 35 (children) 

Timing: 6 am - 5.30 pm 

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Pathala Ganga is during the early morning hours.