East Godavari - Rajahmundry
Headquartered at Kakinada, East Godavari is resplendent with its rich and varied places of tourist interest. From heritage to temples, the district has it all. Godavari Pushkaram is celebrated once in 12 years in a very grand way in Rajahmundry.
Kotilingalarevu
This is the ferry point at “Rajahmundry” to cross the Godavari, with beautifully built steps and bathing ghats all along the river bank. The Kotilingeshwara temple built in the 10th-11th century is yet another attraction here. There's ample choice of accommodation, restaurants, and transport.
Kadiyapulanka
Located at 8 km from Rajahmundry, it is a small, picturesque village. The centre of flourishing floriculture and horticulture trade, its dazzling, colourful gardens of Jasmine, Roses and others are a feast for the eyes.
An annual flower show is held here in the month of January.
Antervedi
Antervedi is located 20 km from Razole, 10 km from Narsapur at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and River Vasistha. Legend has it that this is where “Maharshi Vasistha” brought the river Godavari.
It is famous for the temple of “Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy”, built during the 15th-16th century AD. APTDC accommodation and multi cuisine restaurants are available at Dindi, coconut groves 20 km away. It's called “Haritha Coconut Country Resort”.
Samarlakota
Located at a distance of 15 km from Kakinada, Samarlakota is famous for a Shiva temple, considered to be one of the Pancharamams in the state. This Bhimesvara Swamy temple built during the 11th century, reflects the Chola-Chalukya style of architecture.
Draksharamam
It is located at about 40 km from Rajahmundry and is considered to be a sacred pilgrimage destination in Andhra. Also known as Dakshina Kasi, the Bhimeswara Swamy temple here is thronged by devotees regularly. The architecture of the temple is splendid and is a perfect blend of both the Chalukya and Chola style. There are inscriptions dating from 1080 AD to 1434 AD, which are a pure delight for historians. In this temple, the Linga is 2.6 meters high is said to be made of one large crystal.
Annavaram
Situated at 72 km from Rajahmundry and 51 km from Kakinada, it is famous for Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple at the top of Ratnagiri hills, on the banks of river Pamba. The shrine is a two-storied structure, the lower one containing the Yantra and upper one housing the vigrahas (idols) of the Lord. Accommodation and transport is easily available. Also available are private restaurants.
Uppada
A beach town located 20 km from Kakinada. It is also famous for its beautifully designed cotton sarees. Accommodation and restaurants are available at Kakinada.
Rampachodavaram (Eco-Tourism)
One can drive down to Marademalli, which is just 20 km away, it's a little known hill station. The drive through the dense jungle is quite enjoyable and one can expect to encounter wildlife. At Maredumilli, coffee, pepper and rubber are cultivated by the tribals. Forest Department accommodation is available at Maredumilli. Or one can also stay at Rampachodavaram in the APTDC guest house.
Fazalabad
Sri Valli Devasena Subramanyeswara Swamy temple was constructed by Sri Fazarlabad, 150 years ago. Devotees believe that if blind people worship the God here, he/she will definitely be able to see again. Also, those who are unmarried will get married if they perform special pujas like “Kuja Dosham” and “Rahu Dosham”. This temple is situated at a distance of 35 km from Rajahmundry.
Kotipalli
The Someswara Swamy temple here was built in 13th century. It is situated 39 km from Kakinada. Legend has it that if you take holy dip in Gowthami river, flowing in this region, all your sins will be washed off and you will once again be a pure human.
Pitapuram
Kukunteswara Swamy is the most famous feature here. As per legend Vyasamaharshi with his disciples worship Kukkuteswara Swamy. The Swamy is shaped like a Kukkutam (cock) with wings on either side of the Lingam.
Pyaina Raju Palem
Sri Suryanarayana swamy temple is situated here. It's believed that if childless couples worship the God here they will be blessed with children.
Coringa Forest and Hope Island
Situated 20 km from Kakinada and 70 km from Rajahmundry, this sanctuary is a part of river Godavari and has a rich growth of Mangrove plantation. A unique feature of this sanctuary is that it's located on the back waters of the sea. Otter, a protected species is found here among other animals which include Fishing Cat, Jackal, Sea Turtle and Estuarine Crocodile. The common birds found are Snipes, Ducks, Sea Gulls and Flamingos. Accommodation is available at the forest rest house, at Coringa and Rajahmundry. Best season to visit is between October and May.
Sringara Vallabha Swamy temple (Tirupati) Peddapuram Mandal
The temple is nearly 12 km away from Samarlakota. On the way to Kirlampudi route, As per the inscriptions, the temple was built a thousand years ago.
Dhawaleswaram
Sir Arthur Cotton Museum was started here in 1998. The Museum narrates the construction of present Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage constructed with the advance engineering skill. It is the only civil engineering museum in the state.
Dindi
This village in Malkipuram mandal is on the banks of river Godavari. Houseboats in these banks offer special services to tourists. These have been introduced by AP Tourism Development Corporation. APTDC has also started Haritha Coconut Country Resort, which has accommodation, restaurant and a swimming pool.
Ryalli
Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy temple is in this village was constructed way back in the 11th century. The architecture of the temple is very famous.
Maredumilli
Jungle Star Nature Camp is a nature lover's paradise. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to explore the eastern ghats. Located adjacent to the river Valamuru, the camp has a stream flowing on 3 sides overlooking the Vali-Sugriva of the Ramayana era. The remarkable variation of the battle ground with the presence of grass lands, encircled by forests on the other hillocks draws the attention of visitors to this epic story.
Gollalamamidada
Located at a distance of 25 km from Rajahmundry, this small village is famous for the Sri Kodanda Rama temple. The Gopuram of this temple towers over 160 metres and the beautiful idols of Sri Rama, Sri Sita Mahalakshmi and Sri Lakshmana, are fascinating.
Other interests
Kakinada is famous for Kakinada Khaza & Madata Khaza (Sweets), do not forget to sample these delicacies before you leave the place. Tapeswaram is a famous for Khaza, Just 50 km from Rajahmundry. Another specialty of the region is Putarekulu, a thin sugar coated sweet famous at Atreyapuram.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
About Rajahmundry
This picturesque destination is located on the left bank of the mighty river Godavari, in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Surrounded by lush green paddy fields, coconut trees, and winding roads through quaint villages, Rajahmundry and its surrounding places are truly a visual treat.
Raja Mahendri, as it was known in the olden days, was ruled by the Eastern Chalukya ruler, Rajaraja Narendra in A.D. 1022. The remnants of fine palaces and fort walls can be seen standing to this day. The legendary Telugu poet Nannayya, also known as Adi Kavi, belonged to this place. Kandukuri Veeresalingam, a famous social reformer also hailed from Rajahmundry. Asia's largest rail-cum-road-bridge, across the Godavari river, is a major attraction here.
Relax and enjoy a boat cruise down the Godavari and you will be struck by the breathtaking beauty of Papi Hills. Take solace in nature and discover the true meaning of greenery at Pattiseema, another beautiful location. This is also a favourite spot for film makers. Kotilingalarevu (one million Shiva Lingas) is a famous Shiva Temple, which is located here and visited regularly by devotees. Visit Kadiyam nurseries, where you will find some of the most exotic varieties of flowers, in myriad hues, spread over acres of land. A sight that will simply take your breath away.
The Godavari Pushkaralu, is a festival which is celebrated here, once in 12 years. It is supposed to be a holy period, during which, the sins of anyone who takes a dip in the Godavari river will be washed away. Lakhs of devotees visit Rajahmundry during this period and the entire city is gaily decorated to welcome pilgrims.
Rajahmundry, with all its scenic beauty, and history, will be the holiday destination that you have always dreamt of.
Raja Mahendri, as it was known in the olden days, was ruled by the Eastern Chalukya ruler, Rajaraja Narendra in A.D. 1022. The remnants of fine palaces and fort walls can be seen standing to this day. The legendary Telugu poet Nannayya, also known as Adi Kavi, belonged to this place. Kandukuri Veeresalingam, a famous social reformer also hailed from Rajahmundry. Asia's largest rail-cum-road-bridge, across the Godavari river, is a major attraction here.
Relax and enjoy a boat cruise down the Godavari and you will be struck by the breathtaking beauty of Papi Hills. Take solace in nature and discover the true meaning of greenery at Pattiseema, another beautiful location. This is also a favourite spot for film makers. Kotilingalarevu (one million Shiva Lingas) is a famous Shiva Temple, which is located here and visited regularly by devotees. Visit Kadiyam nurseries, where you will find some of the most exotic varieties of flowers, in myriad hues, spread over acres of land. A sight that will simply take your breath away.
The Godavari Pushkaralu, is a festival which is celebrated here, once in 12 years. It is supposed to be a holy period, during which, the sins of anyone who takes a dip in the Godavari river will be washed away. Lakhs of devotees visit Rajahmundry during this period and the entire city is gaily decorated to welcome pilgrims.
Rajahmundry, with all its scenic beauty, and history, will be the holiday destination that you have always dreamt of.
Konark Sun Temple
Also known as the 'Black Pagoda', Konark Sun Temple is the clowning glory of Orissa. It was built in the 13th century by the king Narasimhadeva of Ganga Dynasty in order to mark his military victory. It resembles a colossal chariot, with 24 wheels, pulled by the seven distracting horses. It has two lions on its entrance as the gatekeepers which are shown as crushing the war elephants. Sun Temple has been included in the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Konark lay directly in the path of a total solar eclipse. It is said that the temple was built by the Samba, the son of Lord Krishna.
Dominated by the black stone, Konark Temple is an astounding architectural master piece. The walls, roof and base of the temple are carved out in a erotic style. It beautifully depict the images animals, warriors on horses, foliage, men and other interesting patters. The main sanctum is 229 feet high. It consists of Audience hall, Nata Mandir and Bhoga Mandap within its premises.
Dip in the Sacred Pond : Do-not forget to take a dip in the sacred pond at the Konark Temple. It is assumed that by that the pond has some divine power through which all the one can get escape from all the worries of his life. Samba, son of lord Krishna, was cursed of Leprosy on throwing a stone in the Konark beach which fell into sacred pond and laid the foundation of Sun Temple.
Nature Walk : Take the nature walk along the Konark beech. Relish the cool breeze blowing behind your face. Konark beech provides the perfect location for picnic. Fishing, angling, and sea cruising are the other activities which you can enjoy here.
Festivals : Konark is most famous for its dance festival which is held annually. Devotees perform traditional classical dance called Odisi and celebrated the festival with great spirit and enthusiasm. Religious festival Chandrabhaga mela and Magha Saptami are celebrated in the month of February.
Must See & Do
Sound and light show: After one’s visit to the temple complex is over, sound and light show, narrated in the voice of famous Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachhan, is held every evening at western complex is must scheduled part of one’s visit.
Shopping: Items : like iron, brass and stone sculptures are best buy of Khajuraho. especially picking some stone and metal sculpture of Kam Sutra pose are worth befitting your drawing room.
Visit to museums: Visit to three of the popular museum of Khajuraho – ASI museum and Jain museum and state museum of tribal and folk let visitors see hundreds of statutes and finer collection of tribal artefacts in terracotta, metal craft, wood craft, painting, jewelery and etc.
Nearby famous location: Panna National Park, one of the famous tiger reserves of the country, lies mere 27 km from the temple complex. A game viewing in the park heightens greatly one’s joy of vacationing.
Sound and light show: After one’s visit to the temple complex is over, sound and light show, narrated in the voice of famous Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachhan, is held every evening at western complex is must scheduled part of one’s visit.
Shopping: Items : like iron, brass and stone sculptures are best buy of Khajuraho. especially picking some stone and metal sculpture of Kam Sutra pose are worth befitting your drawing room.
Visit to museums: Visit to three of the popular museum of Khajuraho – ASI museum and Jain museum and state museum of tribal and folk let visitors see hundreds of statutes and finer collection of tribal artefacts in terracotta, metal craft, wood craft, painting, jewelery and etc.
Nearby famous location: Panna National Park, one of the famous tiger reserves of the country, lies mere 27 km from the temple complex. A game viewing in the park heightens greatly one’s joy of vacationing.
Khajuraho Temples
Built between the period of 10th and 12th century, Khajuraho temple complex are great archaeological treasure of India. Dating more than one thousand year back, the elegant temple structure was built by the then ruler of Chandela dynasty, who clad the whole capital with numerous of tanks and beautiful temples. The temple complex with its numerous erotic sculptures is a fine portrayal of sexual and spiritual significance of the country.
Khajuraho, the land of moon god, had total 85 of temples amongst which only 20 survive today. The temple complex built in north-Indian ‘Nagara’ style of architecture are today the unique gift of love from India to the world. The temple complex of Khajuraho with its unique erotic art have become today one of the best place to witness the historical and architectural significance of the country.
Richest and largest of all temple groups, Western Complex of the temples are designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The other prominent site of the temple complex are Eastern and Southern Complex. Most of the famous temples like Lakshmana Temple, Kandaria Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple, Chandragupta Temple and Parvati Temple are part of Western Complex, while Jain Group Of Temples, The Vamana Temple and Adinath Temple are in Eastern Complex.
Khajuraho, the land of moon god, had total 85 of temples amongst which only 20 survive today. The temple complex built in north-Indian ‘Nagara’ style of architecture are today the unique gift of love from India to the world. The temple complex of Khajuraho with its unique erotic art have become today one of the best place to witness the historical and architectural significance of the country.
Richest and largest of all temple groups, Western Complex of the temples are designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The other prominent site of the temple complex are Eastern and Southern Complex. Most of the famous temples like Lakshmana Temple, Kandaria Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple, Chandragupta Temple and Parvati Temple are part of Western Complex, while Jain Group Of Temples, The Vamana Temple and Adinath Temple are in Eastern Complex.
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