Other · Around Tirupathi
Megalithic Sites (Pandava Gullu)
Mallayyagaripalle
Timing & entry
An open, unguarded site with no entry fee. It is threatened by granite mining and treasure hunters, so treat it with care.
Best time to visit
October to February, in the morning. Go with a local guide.
Location
A hillock between Chandragiri and Dornakambala. Tirupati district has the largest number of megalithic burial sites in Andhra Pradesh.
What to do
A roughly 2,500-year-old pillared dolmen and cist burial chamber, with old rock art under its capstone. Locals call it Pandava Gullu.
Other megaliths are near Palem village (Kallur) and Boyapalle.
Distance from Nirvana Backpackers
About 22 km, 45 minutes via Chandragiri.
How to reach
By cab or bike via Chandragiri. Pair it with the fort.
Stay at Nirvana Backpackers
Budget AC dorm beds in Tirupati, a base for Megalithic Sites (Pandava Gullu) and the rest of the temple town. Lockers, Wi-Fi and free luggage storage.
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