Andhra Pradesh ·
Anakapalle
Anakapalle or Anakapalli is a suburb west of Visakhapatnam in northern Andhra Pradesh.
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- Nookambika Temple
- Bojjannakonda
- Kondakarla Ava
- Dharmalingeshwara Temple
Anakapalle at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Nookambika Temple: Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple or Sri Nookallamma Ammavaari Devasthanamu, is a temple located in Gavarapalem in the municipality of Anakapalli near the southeastern coast of India. The temple houses the goddess Nookambika.
- Bojjannakonda: It offers architectural remnants of the Buddhist period, one of the earliest of its class in Southern India. It constitutes one of the most remarkable groups of Buddhist monuments dated from 200 BCE to 700 CE, found during excavations in 1906.
- Kondakarla Ava: A bird sanctuary with a unique and endangered forest.
- Dharmalingeshwara Temple: A popular pilgrimage site among locals. The name "Panchadharla" is derived from the five jets of water coming out of the five fountains that receive water supply from a natural perennial spring.
Sightseeing Places
- Nookambika Temple: Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple or Sri Nookallamma Ammavaari Devasthanamu, is a temple located in Gavarapalem in the municipality of Anakapalli near the southeastern coast of India. The temple houses the goddess Nookambika.
- Bojjannakonda: It offers architectural remnants of the Buddhist period, one of the earliest of its class in Southern India. It constitutes one of the most remarkable groups of Buddhist monuments dated from 200 BCE to 700 CE, found during excavations in 1906.
- Kondakarla Ava: A bird sanctuary with a unique and endangered forest.
- Dharmalingeshwara Temple: A popular pilgrimage site among locals. The name "Panchadharla" is derived from the five jets of water coming out of the five fountains that receive water supply from a natural perennial spring.
Temples
- Nookambika Temple: Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple or Sri Nookallamma Ammavaari Devasthanamu, is a temple located in Gavarapalem in the municipality of Anakapalli near the southeastern coast of India. The temple houses the goddess Nookambika.
- Dharmalingeshwara Temple: A popular pilgrimage site among locals. The name "Panchadharla" is derived from the five jets of water coming out of the five fountains that receive water supply from a natural perennial spring.
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Nookambika Temple
Sri Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple or Sri Nookallamma Ammavaari Devasthanamu, is a temple located in Gavarapalem in the municipality of Anakapalli near the southeastern coast of India. The temple houses the goddess Nookambika.
Bojjannakonda
It offers architectural remnants of the Buddhist period, one of the earliest of its class in Southern India. It constitutes one of the most remarkable groups of Buddhist monuments dated from 200 BCE to 700 CE, found during excavations in 1906.
Kondakarla Ava
A bird sanctuary with a unique and endangered forest.
Dharmalingeshwara Temple
A popular pilgrimage site among locals. The name "Panchadharla" is derived from the five jets of water coming out of the five fountains that receive water supply from a natural perennial spring.
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), about 61 km from Anakapalle.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Anakapalle railway station, about 1 km from central Anakapalle.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Anakapalle (Apr, May, Jun) averages 27–36°C with about 53 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Anakapalle (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–33°C with about 217 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Anakapalle (Oct, Nov) averages 23–30°C with about 185 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Anakapalle (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 18–30°C with about 6 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
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History
- Summary: Anakapalle or Anakapalli is a suburb west of Visakhapatnam in northern Andhra Pradesh.
- Overview: Anakapalle or Anakapalli is a suburb west of Visakhapatnam in northern Andhra Pradesh.
- Ancient History: The town was ruled by the Kalinga Empire within ancient Odisha. Different dynasties ruled this region, including the Chedi Kingdom of Kalinga, the Eastern Ganga dynasty, the Gajapati Kingdom, the Kakatiya dynasty, and the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The Anakapalli taluk contains 45 towns and villages and 154 hamlets, all zamindaris (private estate holders) with 27,929 occupied houses and 131,637 inhabitants.
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Significance
The town was ruled by the Kalinga Empire within ancient Odisha. Different dynasties ruled this region, including the Chedi Kingdom of Kalinga, the Eastern Ganga dynasty, the Gajapati Kingdom, the Kakatiya dynasty, and the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Spiritual Significance
The town was ruled by the Kalinga Empire within ancient Odisha. Different dynasties ruled this region, including the Chedi Kingdom of Kalinga, the Eastern Ganga dynasty, the Gajapati Kingdom, the Kakatiya dynasty, and the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anakapalle is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 36°C) and the wettest months are June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), about 61 km away. The nearest railway station is Anakapalle railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Nookambika Temple, Bojjannakonda, Kondakarla Ava and Dharmalingeshwara Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 28°C to 36°C over the year, with about 1218 mm of rain in total.
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