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Riding an elephant alone!
It is named after WD Horsley, once the collector of Cuddapah district, who set up his summer home here.
The roads were pretty good and after some hairpin bends we were on top. We roamed around a bit, visited a small zoo and the sunset viewpoint.
• Airfare for Rs 599 and less!
A 150-year old eucalyptus tree is a major attraction at Horsley Hills. It is supposed to be planted by WD Horsley in 1859 and was awarded the MahaVriksha Puruskar by the government of India in 1995.
Text and photograph: Anil S
Also read: Kumara Parvata: A trekker's paradise
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