Pavurallakonda

The place Pavurallakonda is also famous as Narsimhaswamy Konda, which is near the hill Bheemunipatnam. It is 150 metres above the ground. The meaning of the word Pavurallakonda is "the hill of pigeons." In Telugu, the word Pavurala means bird, and konda means hill. The Pavurallakonda is an exciting place to visit in Vizag.

There is another reason it is famous as Pavurallakonda: white stone is on the hillock. The place called Pavurallakonda is west of Bheemili. 

UNESCO has named Thotla Konda, Pavuralla Konda, and Bojjanna Konda world heritage places. It will make it possible for money to keep coming in and out and create jobs for people in Visakhapatnam.

Pavurallakonda history

Damage took place to a Buddhist temple on top of a hill. The ruins show that people lived there from the 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century CE. The monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist ones in the north shore area of Andhra. Hinayana Buddhism could have grown.  

During the digging of the site of Pavurallakonda, people saw two Brahmi label inscriptions, the bases of viharas, circular chaityas, gift stupas, halls, and other things. The drugging team saw stuff like beads, polished pottery, and coins on the spot. 

Nearly 14 to 16 rock cuts or cisterns were revealed. They were used to catch freshwater for the Buddhists who lived on the hillock site. In the archaeology branch, excavations and restoration projects are being done.

The best time to visit 

While October through March is excellent, October through March is even better. During this time, the weather is lovely, and it is good to visit places. The Pavurallakonda is a must-visit place during the Vizag tour packages. 

During winter, November to February are also excellent times to visit. The temperature is around 15 degrees. People can also enjoy it near the beach and witness the celebration of the Visakha Utsav festival. The place also offers water sports for people.