Papikondalu hills on the Godavari in East Godavari

East Godavari Tourism

Hills, river gorges, forests and temples along the Godavari. Papikondalu is at the centre.

Best Tourist Places in East Godavari

The places below are the ones most visitors combine with a Godavari boat trip. Bhadrachalam and Parnasala are just across the state border in Telangana but sit on the same river route.

Papikondalu hills beside the Godavari River

Papikondalu Hills

The Papikondalu hills rise on both sides of the Godavari. The boat ride through the gorge is the main draw for most visitors.

Papikondalu tour guide →
Bhadrachalam Sri Rama temple

Bhadrachalam Temple

One of the most important Sri Rama temples in South India. It is also the upstream start of the Papikondalu boat route.

Bhadrachalam temple tours →
Dense Maredumilli forest in the Eastern Ghats

Maredumilli Forests

Forest area with waterfalls and trekking trails. Good for a day trip from Rajahmundry.

Maredumilli travel guide →
Godavari riverfront at Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry City

The main starting point for one day Papikondalu boat tours. Well connected by rail and air.

Rajahmundry to Papikondalu tour →
Parnasala Ramayana heritage site

Parnasala

Believed to be where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana stayed during their exile. A short drive from Bhadrachalam.

About Parnasala →
Bamboo huts at Sirivaka in the Papikondalu hills

Sirivaka Camping

Riverside campsite in the Papikondalu hills. Reached by boat. Good for an overnight stay with a campfire.

Sirivaka night stay →

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