How to Reach Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga (Srisailam) from Delhi
By Air (Fastest)
- Fly Delhi (DEL) → Hyderabad (HYD): ~2h 15m.
- Taxi/transfer Hyderabad → Srisailam: ~239 km, 4.5–5 hrs (NH44/NH765).
By Train
- Delhi → Markapur Road (MRKP) or Guntur (GNT): ~24–28 hrs (multiple trains, e.g., AP Express, Karnataka Express).
- Taxi/bus from station → Srisailam: 80 km (Markapur) or 150 km (Guntur), 2–3.5 hrs.
By Road (Direct)
- Delhi → Srisailam: ~1,550 km, ~26–28 hrs driving (NH44 via Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Hyderabad).
- Break journey: overnight in Hyderabad or Nagpur recommended.
- APSRTS/TSRTC buses run Hyderabad → Srisailam frequently (4–5 hrs).
Best Option
Fly to Hyderabad + pre-booked taxi (door-to-door ~7 hrs total). Most pilgrims choose this.