PAPIKONDA NATIONAL PARK
Chilakaluru, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Papikonda National Park is one of the main tourist destinations of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The park is the best place to observe nature in her pious form. The park gives the wildlife to regenerate and develop. Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary is not only the homeland of the Animals but a wide variety of plants and shrubs grow and that make the vegetation of the place rich and vibrant. The Birds found in the region are both resident and migratory.
Interesting Facts
- The park lies on the left and right banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of Eastern Ghats. The River Godavari enriches the Papikonda Park with its natural beauty.
- The majority of the area of the park is covered with moist deciduous forest.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
October to March
Best Season To Visit
October to May
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Zoo.
- You are in Zoo to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Zoo animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside the Zoo.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Zoo.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Dondapudi Bus Station |
35 KM | 0866-257-0005 |
 Pasivedala Railway Station |
63.5 KM | 139 |
 Visakhapatnam International Airport |
255 KM | 08912851169 |
What to Carry
A medium sized back pack to carry food, camera, water bottle.Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Lockers
First Aid
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dondapudi | 35 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI BHAVANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
This temple is 500 years old
SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
Situated on the banks Thulya Bhaga an Antharvahini
SRI KODANDA RAMA SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple is located on the banks of river Thulya Bhaga
SRI GOLINGESWARA SUBRAMANYESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Famous for 108 temples built by Turpu Chalukya King Narendra Mrugaraju
SRI BHIMESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
This is one of the Pancharamas and one of the 18 Shaktipeethas
SRI VEERA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
The temple enjoys the second place after Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh
SRI VIGNESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Daksha Prajapathi offered prayers to Lord Ganesha before Daksha Yagna here
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple was built 1500 years Old
SRI UMA MARKANDESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Built in 10th century located on the banks of Godavari river
VADAPALLI SRI VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Vanapalli is famous and known as Konaseema Tirupati
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsANDHRA BRAHMOPASANA MANDIR
Brahmopasana Mandir was built by Pithapur Raja in 1926
BeachUPPADA BEACH
Offers a relaxed and rejuvenating ambience
BoatingPAPIKONDALU BOATING TOUR
Third in number situated like a wall in the midst of river Godavari
MuseumRALLABANDI SUBBA RAO ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSUEM
Famous for it's cultural storage
WaterfallsRAMPA WATERFALLS
Waterfall cascades down from a height of about 50 feet
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