Ahobilam Yatra Guide

A step-by-step journey into the divine Nallamala forest

01 Arrival Essentials

Welcome to Ahobilam. Upon entry, please be prepared for the check-posts and entry formalities. The journey starts with a forest check-post.

Vehicle Fee₹150/- (Approx)
Forest Fee₹50/- (On the way to Upper Ahobilam per Vehicle)
Tiffin/BreakfastAvailable from 6:00 AM (Lower Ahobilam Bypass road and outpost road)

02 Karanja Narasimha

Located on the way to Upper Ahobilam. This is usually the first stop for pilgrims visiting by road.

⚠️ Weekend Note: On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, private vehicles are restricted. Gates towards Upper Ahobilam are closed during heavy crowd. Kindly park here and use the Free Shuttle Bus or go by walk.
Karanja Temple
Temple View
Hanuman Idol
Karanja Tree

03 Upper Ahobilam

The main Eguva Ahobilam temple is a short 10-minute walk from the parking area. The divine energy starts here.

Darshan7 AM - 1 PM | 2 PM - 7 PM
Special Darshan₹100/- (Free Dharshan available)
Doli ServiceAvailable for full trek (₹4000)
Upper Temple
Main Gopuram
Upper Temple Inside
Sanctum Entrance

04 The Sacred Trek

From the Upper Temple, the trek begins. Follow the path carefully.

A. Kroda (Varaha) Narasimha

Located very close to the main Upper Ahobilam temple. The Lord is in the form of a Boar.

Varaha Temple
Varaha Temple
Varaha Idol
Lord Kroda

Route Diversion at Varaha Temple:

Option A: Malola Path (Right)

Take steps on Temple Right. Climb 250 steps (30 mins). Easy route.

Option B: Jwala Path (Left)

Take Bridge on Left. River route + 900 steps (1.5 Hours). Scenic route.

Tip: Go to Jwala (Left) first -> Cross top bridge -> Come down via Malola (Right).

B. Jwala & Malola

Proceed further to reach Jwala (where the Lord killed Hiranyakashipu) and Malola (Lord with Lakshmi).

Jwala Route
Way to Jwala
Malola Temple
Malola Narasimha

05 Prahlada Badi (Mettu)

This is a cave shrine where Prahlada is believed to have learnt education. The rocks here look like slate and chalk and Located 800m from Malola Temple.

Prahlada Badi Cave
The Cave
View from Prahlada Badi
Scenic View

06 Ugra Sthambam

The hardest part of the trek. The vertical pillar where the Lord appeared. It requires physical fitness and devotion.

🛑 Caution: Steep climb. Not recommended for elders or people with health issues.
Ugra Sthambam View
The Peak
Climbing Path
Steep Path

07 Annadhanam

Free meals are served at various Satrams if you complete Darshan by 12:30 PM. It is pure vegetarian Satvik food.

Available at: Yogi vemana reddy annasatram, Rayala Charitable trust,Arya Vysya Satram, Brahmana Satram, Nitya Annadhanam.

08 Pavana Narasimha (Jeep)

Located deep inside the forest on the banks of River Pavana. You need to hire a local Jeep to reach Pavana Narasimha and Bhargava Narasimha. It is known as 'Kshetra Ratna'.

Pavana Temple
Pavana Temple
Jeep Safari
Jeep Route

09 Bhargava Narasimha (Jeep)

Located near a sacred pond called Akshaya Theertham. Lord Parashurama performed penance here. The route is scenic and muddy.

Bhargava Temple
Bhargava Temple
Akshaya Theertham
Akshaya Theertham

10 Lower Ahobilam

Visit the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple and witness the daily Gopuja in the early morning.

Gopuja5:50 AM - 6:10 AM
Darshan6:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lower Temple
Main Temple
Gopuram
Temple Tower