Phaldhara panchadhara is anther major tourist area in srisailam. Adishankarachrya did tapsya here, and he wrote Shivanandalahari. Here there is a continuous waterfalls, which comes from hills. The water fall is in the form of five parts. hence the name Panchadhara. People belive that water comes from forehead of Lord Shiva. Hence the name Phaladhara. Here there is a small temple of Jagadguru Adishankaracharya swamy. Water from this waterfalls are used in Sakshiganapathi temple and Hatakeswaram temple.

phaladhara panchadhra waterfalls.


Board showing story about Phaldhara pnchadhara.


Steps route to Phaladhara panchadhara.


There are about 150 steps present.


Adishankaracharya temple.


Forest route in phaladhara panchadhara.


Forest near phaladhara panchadhara.


Adishankaracharya statue.

Suggested external links :
Phaldhara and Panchadahra photos
Places to see in Srisailam