Velikonda Range

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The Velikonda Range or Velikonda Hills is a low mountain range, that form part of the Eastern Ghats mountain range system, in eastern India.

The Velikonda Range is located in the south-eastern part of Andhra Pradesh state.


Coordinates: 14°45′N79°10′E / 14.750°N 79.167°E / 14.750; 79.167



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