Pavurallakonda Buddhist Site
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best time to visit
- October–February; early morning
- From RK Beach
- 25 km
- Travel time
- 50 min by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
Hilltop Buddhist monastery near Bheemili with 16 rock-cut cisterns and views over the Gosthani.
Pavurallakonda, “hill of pigeons”, rises behind Bheemunipatnam and is known locally as Narasimhaswamy Konda. Its summit holds the ruins of one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in north coastal Andhra, inhabited from about the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE.
The most striking features are the sixteen rock-cut cisterns carved into the hilltop to catch rainwater, along with remains of stupas, viharas, carved reliefs and moonstones.
The climb is rewarded with views over Bheemili town, the Gosthani river and the coast.
Highlights
- Sixteen rock-cut cisterns
- Stupa and monastery remains
- Views over Bheemili and the Gosthani river
Things to do
- Climb to the summit in the early morning
- Combine with Bheemili Beach and the Dutch cemetery
Safety notes
- Rough path and exposed summit — go early, carry water.
- Cisterns are deep; keep children away from edges.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsNot available
- Food stallsNot available
- Wheelchair accessNot available
How to reach
- Bus: Buses to Bheemili, then auto to the foot of the hill.
- Auto: Autos from Bheemili town.
- Cab / car: Road partway up; then a walk.
- Train: Visakhapatnam Junction is about 30 km away.
Pavurallakonda (Narasimhaswamy Konda), near Bheemunipatnam 531163
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