Penchalakona Waterfalls

Penchalakona Waterfalls is a seasonal waterfall located near the Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Penchalakona village in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the Velikonda range of the Eastern Ghats, it flows mainly during the monsoon and post-monsoon months. The falls are a popular natural attraction for temple pilgrims and nature visitors, offering forested surroundings, rocky pools and scenic views within a rural hill setting.

Visitors can expect a seasonal cascade flowing over rocky slopes surrounded by forested hills of the Velikonda range. The waterfall is located close to the Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, with a small stream, natural pools at the base, and boulders. The area is rural and natural with basic visitor access via footpaths. Water flow is strongest after rains and may be reduced or dry in summer. Visitors can explore the falls, temple surroundings, and nearby hill viewpoints.

The waterfall is closely associated with the Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, an important pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Narasimha. Pilgrims visiting the temple traditionally also visit the falls, and the site is considered part of the sacred landscape of the Velikonda hills.