Pavuralakonda - tourmet

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Pavuralakonda or Narasimhaswamy Konda is located to the west of Bhimli or Bheemunipatnam which is about 24 km. from Vizag. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pavuralakonda is a popular hillock is lying on the west of Bheemunipatnam and is situated at a height of around 168 metres above the sea level. Covering an area of over 10 to 12 acres, the site offers bird-eye view of curved linear coast line and chain of hills situated on the sides of south-west and north-west.

Pavuralakonda, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Pavuralakonda hillock, excavations of the site believed to be dated between 3rd C.B.C. and 2nd C.A.D. revealed nearly 14-16 rock-cut troughs or cisterns used for collecting rainwater, foundations of viharas, with cells and common verandah, circular chaityagrihas, votive stupas, halls etc. The river Gosthani which flows nearby Pavuralakonda served as navigation canal for inland trade in the early centuries of the Christian era.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.