Things to do in Papi Hills, Andhra Pradesh
Papikonda National Park is a national park in India, located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the Polavaram and Eluru districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covering an area of 1,012.86 km2.
16 places to visit in and around Papi Hills, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Polavaram Project
The Polavaram Project is an under-construction multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in the Eluru District and Polavaram District in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Wikipedia - 2Papi Hills
Papikonda National Park is a national park in India, located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the Polavaram and Eluru districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covering an area of 1,012.86 km2.
Wikipedia - 3Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project
Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project is a river interlinking project which connects Godavari River to Krishna River.
Wikipedia - 4Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema
Veerabhadra Temple is located on Devakuta Parvatham, a hillock on an islet amidst the Godavari River near Pattiseema in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and the namesake is Veerabhadra.
Wikipedia - 5Naila Konda Wikidata
- 6Korla Konda Wikidata
- 7Gadi Konda Wikidata
- 8Bogga Gutta Wikidata
- 9Deval Konda Wikidata
- 10Siddeswara Konda Wikidata
- 11Pala Konda Wikidata
- 12Dhana Konda Wikidata
- 13Gangalamma Konda Wikidata
- 14Vana Konda Wikidata
- 15Velema Konda Wikidata
- 16Tumu Konda Wikidata
Best time to visit Papi Hills
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
- Jan23°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb26°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar30°CHot
- Apr32°CHot
- May33°CHot
- Jun30°CHot
- Jul27°CRainy
- Aug27°CRainy
- Sep26°CRainy
- Oct26°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov23°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec22°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 23°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 26°C | 8 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 30°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 32°C | 30 mm |
| May | Hot | 33°C | 59 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 171 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 27°C | 245 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 27°C | 242 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 26°C | 210 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 183 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 23°C | 54 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 19 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Papi Hills
- Nearest railway station: Kovvur (KVR), 40 km away.
- Nearest airport: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 32 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Papi Hills costs
- Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
- Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Papi Hills is not included.
Compare Papi Hills with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papi Hills | – | Oct–Feb | 16 |
| Kovvur | 39 km | Nov–Feb | 9 |
| Rajahmundry | 44 km | Nov–Feb | 15 |
| Dowleswaram | 48 km | Nov–Feb | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Papi Hills; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Papi Hills?
The best known are Polavaram Project, Papi Hills, Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project, Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema, Naila Konda.
When is the best time to visit Papi Hills?
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
How do I reach Papi Hills?
Nearest railway station: Kovvur (KVR), 40 km away. Nearest airport: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 32 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Papi Hills cost?
Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Papi Hills is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.