How to Reach Rajahmundry

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History & Origin of Godavari River

History

Godavari River is considered to be a sacred river in India like the Ganges and the Indus Rivers. It flows in the east across the Deccan Plateau traversing through the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It flows in a south-eastern direction in order to evacuate in the Bay of Bengal through two mouths. The major tributaries of the Godavari are Indravati River, Bindusara River, Manjira River and Sabari River. It travels a distance of 1,465 kilometers before it drains into the Bay of Bengal.

Origin of Godavari River

The origin of the Godavari River is at the Trimbak in the district of Nasik in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The river runs almost for a length of 1,465 kilometers and has a total catchment area of 31 mha. The river flows in the eastward direction through the states of Maharashtra and joins the Bay of Bengal in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The main tributaries of the River Godavari are Penganga, Pranahita, Indravati, Manjeera, Sabari and Manair. The River Godavari is India`s second largest river.

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  • Godavari cruise
  • Dindi AP Tourism resort and houseboats
  • Maredumilli forest retreat
  • Annavaram 70km
  • Papikondalu
  • Dowlaiswaram barrage
  • ONGC base complex
  • Bakes and cakes
  • Goutami Ghat
  • River Bay ( THE Water park there)
  • Movie theaters
  • Anand sweets chat outlet
  • Goutami Ghat
* Ryali is located 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and 34 Km from Amalapuram and it is situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, Tributaries of river Godavari, this is the site of the renowned Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple. The exquisite idol, made of black stone depicting Maha Vishnu and Mohini on its front and rear sides, is a real marvel of sculptural dexterity.

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Rajahmundry is a city in Andhra Pradesh, Southern India.

Journery by plane

One can travel from Hyderabad , Vijayawada and Chennai and soon from Kolkata by plane. The Air Deccan Airlines runs planes daily from Hyderabad and Chennai.

By train

The city is on Howrah-Chennai Main coastal railway track. It is 2.5 hours journey from Vijayawada and 3.5 hrs journey from Visakhapatnam which is well connected by Air traffic. It is 150KM from Vijayawada and 220 km from Visakhapatnam.

By car

Located on NH5, the city is on the east portion of the Golden Quadrilateral connecting Kolkata and Chennai.

By bus

Rajahmundry has 4 bus stations . The main APSRTC Bus complex is located on the Morampudi High road. The Kotipalli bus stand is in Innispet, Gokavaram bus stand is in Aryapuram, and the Kakinada bus stand is near Kambalcheruvu.

The town is well connected to all cities and nearby villages.

By boat

There is no way to visit Rajahmundry by boat except from Bhadrachalam through River Godavari.

Get around

There are so many ritual places of visit viz., Draksharama, Kotipalli, Samalkot, Pattiseema the famous Siva temples. One temple at Ryali is having a idol with both god and goddess in a sigle idol called Jaganmohini Avataram.

And many more places to visit in & around like.. Maredumilli, Dowleswaram, Temples.. Annavaram,Dvaraka Tirumala. And Water Park , Gowthamighat, ISCKON Temple, Pushkar Ghat, Everbusy RJY Main Market.. etc