Kondakarla Ava - A World of It's Own
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Vizag
  • Magazine
  • News
  • People
  • Food & Drink
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • More
    • Covid-19
      • Important Helpline Numbers
      • Hospitals in Vizag
      • Donate Plasma
    • Heritage
    • Travel
    • Beauty & Wellness
    • Behind The Name – Vizag
    • Buddhist Sites In Vizag
    • Places To See In Vizag
    • Religious Places
    • Beach in
    • Vintage Vizag
    • Visakhapatnam Pincode
    • Vizianagaram Pincode List
  • Join NowTelegram Channel
No Result
View All Result
  • Magazine
  • News
  • People
  • Food & Drink
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • More
    • Covid-19
      • Important Helpline Numbers
      • Hospitals in Vizag
      • Donate Plasma
    • Heritage
    • Travel
    • Beauty & Wellness
    • Behind The Name – Vizag
    • Buddhist Sites In Vizag
    • Places To See In Vizag
    • Religious Places
    • Beach in
    • Vintage Vizag
    • Visakhapatnam Pincode
    • Vizianagaram Pincode List
  • Join NowTelegram Channel
No Result
View All Result
Yo Vizag
No Result
View All Result
Home Travel

Kondakarla Ava – A World of It’s Own

12/07/2016 - Updated on 23/02/2022
in Travel
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
kondakarla ava vizag
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on TelegramShare on Email

Once the preferred picnicking destination of the Vizianagaram Maharajas and the British officials in the pre-Independence era; Kondakarla Ava is a large freshwater picturesque lake cradled in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Just about a 60 km drive from the city, this is a favoured spot for migratory birds and innumerable exotic Indian species. The tranquil waters of the lake surrounded by coconut trees on one side and green hills all around provide a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. This is an area of rich aquatic biodiversity with lotus, fish and hundreds of species of resident avifauna and migratory birds.

In a world of its own, even the boats plied by the fishermen and local boatmen are unique – the catamarans are prepared by joining two logs of palm trees and fashioning a seat across by placing a wooden plank or wooden bed over it. There are also canoes built from hollowed-out palm trees logs. Being a natural habitat of numerous species of marine life, the lake attracts many migratory birds between November and February. Apart from the migratory birds of Siberia, the pristine freshwater lake is a habitat for more than 100 species of birds and 25 fish varieties. In fact, the main attraction to this tourist spot is the plethora of birds including storks, herons, cormorants and egrets that flock here in season. Besides fishing, boat rides, catamaran sailing and kayaking are the prominent activities carried out in the lake.

The lake spread over 1,832 acres between Munagapaka and Atchutapuram Mandals, providing a lifeline to 21 villages. It is fed by the river Sarada, which flows through the eastern part of Visakhapatnam and empties into the Bay of Bengal. Unfortunately, however, rapid urbanisation is endangering the ecosystem and biodiversity of the lake. Surrounded by lush green fields and hills, the Kondakarla Ava is dotted with green coconut trees. This picturesque locale can be approached from Vadrapalli or from Kondakarla Village. There are no tourism facilities here, except for a recently developed private guest house.

Tags: Kondakarla Ava
Share182Tweet69SendShareSend

Related Posts

Offbeat ideas for a birthday celebration in Vizag
Visakhapatnam

Offbeat ideas for a memorable birthday celebration in Vizag

03/03/2022
Trail along the picturesque bird sanctuaries in and around Visakhapatnam
Travel

Trail along the picturesque bird sanctuaries in and around Visakhapatnam

15/02/2022
Street Life: Meet the boatman of Kondakarla Ava from Vizag
People

Street Life: Meet the humble boatman of Kondakarla Ava

04/10/2021
Five fun activities to do while on boat ride at Kondakarla Ava in Vizag
Travel

Five fun activities to do while on boat ride at Kondakarla Ava

20/09/2021 - Updated on 22/09/2021
Load More

Popular Posts

  • Top 8 Malayalam movies on Amazon Prime Video you must watch

    8 brilliant Malayalam movies you must watch on Amazon Prime Video

    33475 shares
    Share 13390 Tweet 8369
  • Bigg Boss 4 Telugu: Voting numbers of contestants nominated for elimination in fourth week

    16867 shares
    Share 6746 Tweet 4217
  • Former TTD head priest Srinivasa Deekshitulu passes away due to COVID-19

    15228 shares
    Share 6091 Tweet 3807
  • 10 Indian web series on Amazon Prime, Netflix and other OTTs that you must watch

    14406 shares
    Share 5771 Tweet 3598
  • 5 Halloween movies and series on Netflix that promise a thrilling October

    12111 shares
    Share 4844 Tweet 3028
Vizag

With a distinction of being the oldest lifestyle magazine in Andhra Pradesh, Yo! Vizag has been catering engaging content to its readers for the past 10 years. From covering various happenings in the city to providing entertaining content, we keep our followers hooked day in and day out. Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag to get your daily capsule of news and entertainment.

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Recent Posts

Visakhapatnam Collector inspects Rushikonda mining as per NGT orders

Visakhapatnam Collector inspects Rushikonda Hill as per NGT orders

by Team Yo! Vizag
21/05/2022
0

...

Bank fraud of Rs 90,000 in Anakapalli in deceit of COVID-19 compensation

Bank fraud of Rs 90,000 in Anakapalli in deceit of COVID-19 compensation

by Team Yo! Vizag
21/05/2022
0

...

Visakhapatnam port beats previous single-day cargo handling records

Visakhapatnam Port Authority beats previous single-day cargo handling records

by Team Yo! Vizag
21/05/2022
0

...

© 2020 DSA Media Publications - Brewed with ♥ by ideafirst

No Result
View All Result
  • Magazine
  • News
  • People
  • Food & Drink
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • More
    • Covid-19
      • Important Helpline Numbers
      • Hospitals in Vizag
      • Donate Plasma
    • Heritage
    • Travel
    • Beauty & Wellness
    • Behind The Name – Vizag
    • Buddhist Sites In Vizag
    • Places To See In Vizag
    • Religious Places
    • Beach in
    • Vintage Vizag
    • Visakhapatnam Pincode
    • Vizianagaram Pincode List
  • Join Now

© 2020 Yo Vizag - Brewed with ♥ by ideafirst.

Posting....