Situated at a distance of 24 km from Anakapalli, Panchadharala derived its name from te five jets of water coming out of five fountains from a natural perennial spring. There is a Lingam on which are carved other lingams in 12 rows of85 each and thus also known as the 'Kotilingam' (crore Lingams). There are several inscriptions dating back to 15th Century(eastern Chalukyas) found on the pillars of the mandapam in the temple.
Things to Do
How to Reach There
The Road Transport
Corporation (RTC) is operating one bus from Gajuwaka to
Vadrapalli village everyday. The bus makes two trips in
the morning and two in the evening. From the village,
the waterfront is less than a kilometre away.
There are no direct buses to Kondakarla village on the
other side. However, there are 16 buses plying from
Anakapalle to Chuchukonda, which is about 10 kms. away
from Anakapalle and two kms. away from Kondakarla
village. Autorickshaws can be hired from Chuchukonda..
Suggested Itinerary
Full Day Itinerary
Sangakram, Panchadarla, Kondakarla Ava
