Penchalakonaపెంచలకోన
A forest Narasimha shrine beside a stream in the Velugonda hills west of Nellore.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNellore, Andhra Pradesh
South Coastal Andhra
South Coastal Andhra
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height250 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyPenchalakona, Rapur
EntryFree
About Penchalakona
Penchalakona is a forest shrine of Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy in the Velugonda hills, about 60 km west of Nellore near Rapur. The temple sits in a valley beside a stream, and a small waterfall runs in the monsoon months. Pilgrims bathe in the stream before darshan. There is a forest guest house and a few eateries but little else, so carry food. The drive in through the hills is part of the appeal.
What to see and do
- Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
- Stream and monsoon waterfall
- Velugonda forest drive
- Bathing ghat
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