godavari districts tourist places

1. DWARAKATIRUMAL&KSHEERARAMALINGESWARA

2. Dwaraka Tirupati : This pilgrimage site is known as “Dwaraka Tirumala” after the great saint
“Dwaraka,” who discovered the self-manifest idol of Lord “Sri Venkateswara” after performing
extreme penance in a “Valmikam” (ant hill). Sri Venkateswara is also known as Kaliyuga
Vaikunta Vasa by devotees. Chinna Tirupati is another name for this location. According to
Sastras, North Indian rivers such as the Ganges and Yamuna become more holy as they ascend to
their source, but south Indian rivers such as the Krishna and Godavary become more holy as they
descend to their mouths at the sea. That is why, in their lower parts, there are countless shrines
and holy bathing ghats spaced at regular intervals on both banks of the big major rivers Krishna
and Godavary.
According to Brahma Purana, the territory encompassed by our Dwaraka Tirumala commands the
top most prominent position in India, being garlanded by these two major Indian rivers Krishna
and Godavary. If devotees are unable to get to Tirumala Tirupati and present their contributions,
tonsures, or other sacrifices to Lord Venkateswara, Lord of Tirumala Tirupati, also known as
Pedda Tirupati for any reason, they can offer their donations, prayers, and devotion in Dwaraka
Tirumala temple.
PALAKOLLU :is a town in the Indian state of Andhrapradesh’s West Gosdavari district. This
location is well-known for the Lord Siva temple, which is one of the Pancharama temples. Sri
Kshira Rama Lingeshwara swamy Temple is located here. The other four temples are Amararama
in Amaravati, Guntur District, Draksharama in Draksharama, East Godavari District,
Kumararama in Samarlakota, East Godavari District, and Somarama in Bhimavaram, West
Godavari District. Through windows at the Garbhaalayam, the Sivalingam (Moola Virat) can be
seen from all four corners. Sun God, Kashi Vishweshwara, Goddess Parvathi, Goddess Lakshmi,
Nagareshwara Lingam, Dundi Vigneshwara, Veera Bhadra, Sapta Matruka, Kanaka Durga,
Brahma, Saraswathi, Kumara Swamy, Kartikeya, Mahishasura Mardhini, Nagasarpa, Nataraja,
Dattatreya, Lord Vishnu is said to have placed (pratistapana) the Sivalingam.

3. SOMESWARA&MAVULLAMMA

4. SRI MAVULLAMMA :The temple history of Jaganmatha Sri
Mavullamma first came to light in the year 1880 AD, and we
have only the temple history since then. She is thought to be
buried at Motupallivari Street, under a few of pipal and Neem
trees. Every year on “Paadyami” (the third month of the
auspicious Telugu almanack calendar), in the month of “Jyesta
masa” (the third month of the auspicious Telugu almanack
calendar) (new slender crescent moon day). In this month,
devotees (worshippers) rejoice for one month. There is a lively
atmosphere throughout the town. Artists, actors, actresses,
singers, and distinguished persons from all walks of life are
honoured by the Devastanam (Temple Committee) and the
local fruit and vegetable trader’s committee.
Bhimavaram is famous for “Somarama”, one of the 5
panchakarma kshetras dedicated to the god Shiva. Apart from
that, this place is also known as the second Bartoli of India.

5. Guntupalli Group of Buddhist ROCK Monuments
Guntupalli Group of Monuments of the Buddhists is located
Kamavarapukota, which lies in the West Godavari District of
the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh. West Godavari and East
Godavari district are known for being the most popular
pilgrimage site as the most ancients and most important
temples and devotion centres are located in this part of India.
These temples are known for providing a great amount of
knowledge with the help of wall carvings and paintings
created on the walls of the temples.This pilgrimage site is
slightly similar to other Buddhist caves present across India
but is slightly different at the same time. Similar to that of
other caves, There is a chaitya hall inside the cave where the
entrance of the cave has been carved on stone. But the
entrance of the cave is made in a different and rare stricture
which is similar to wooden structure carvings. There are two
Buddhist caves located within the Guntupalli Group of
Buddhist Monuments where you can see that several large
stupas and erected inside the cave.Apart from the structure
being similar to that of other caves, there is a brick formation
structure present in the pilgrimage site protecting the cave.
This structural building is also very famous due to the fact that
three rare relic caskets were found at the pilgrimage site.
These caskets contained various types of treasure like gold,
silver, rare gems, crystal beads and more. There were
inscriptions found on top of these caskets dated back to the 9th
century AD.

6. GUNTUPALLI CAVES
Guntupale or Guntupalli Group of
Buddhist Monuments is located near
Kamavarapukota, West Godavari
district in the state of Andhra Pradesh
in India. It is about 40 km from
Eluru. The rock portion of the site
contains two Buddhist caves, a
chaitya hall and a large group of
stupas. The Chitta Hall has a rare
carved stone gateway that mimics
wooden architecture, a simpler
version of that in the Loma Rishi
cave. The Buddhas found on the
Guntupalli Vuri hills are historically
very important. The Archaeological
Survey of India has decided that
these are historic and protected
antiquities. On the hill, there are
fortified gardens, monasteries and
stupas. One of these is found in the
stupa. This pilgrimage is a testimony
to the many stupas that can be seen
here attracting devotees.

7. EAST GODAVARI
• Draksharamam: Constructed by king Bhima of the Eastern Chalukyan Dynasty
between 802 CE and 902 CE, the temple is one of the pancharama kshetras.
• Biccavolu: Lord Shiva's temple, which is a temple complex built in the Dravidian
style by the Eastern Chalukyas between the 9th and 10th centuries CE.
• Annavaram: Annavaram is quite a picturesque destination with the Pampa River
flowing languidly next to the hills.
• Rajahmundry: Grammar and script of the Telugu language evolved in
Rajahmundry, and so the city is colloquially referred to as the birthplace of Telugu.
• Papikondalu Boat Cruise: When you're visiting Andhra Pradesh, taking a day-long
boat cruise on the Godavari River should definitely be on your itinerary.
• Rayali: A picturesque village filled within coconut trees and banana plantations,
situated in the middle of the Vashista and Gautami tributaries of the Godavari
River.
• Uppada Beach: Kakinada Beach is also known as Uppada Beach. The beach has an
inclined continental shelf and is one of the longest on the Coromandel coast.
• Pithapuram Temple: The famous 10th-century temple complex at Pithapuram is
considered a tripuranthakam (abode of three gods), for it houses the shrines of
Puruhoothika Devi, Kukkuteswara Swamy and Sripada Vallabha Dattatreya
Swamy.

8. KORINGA WILD LIFE&
Merely 22km away from the
Kakinada Beach, Coringa is a
Wildlife Sanctuary as well as
an estuary. It is home to as
many as 35 species of
mangrove plants, 120 species
of rare birds and innumerable
species of flora. This sanctuary
is also famous for being home
to white-backed vulture, long-
billed vulture, otters, Fishing
cat, jackal, estuarine crocodile
(found in the creeks) and sea
turtle.

9. BRIDGE&HOPE ISLAND
Rajahmahendravaram Town is the
biggest town in East Godavari and it
is a Divisional Head Quarters. Howrah
Madras railway line…
The area between Kakinada coast and Hope
Island is known as Kakinada Bay. The water
spread of the bay is about 100 km2 (39 sq
mi). Hope Island protects the city of
Kakinada from the strong storm surges
coming from the Bay of Bengal. Hope Island
acts as a sort of natural break water and
provides tranquility to the ships anchored in
Kakinada bay which makes Kakinada Port
one of the safest natural ports in the Eastern
Coast of India.

10. ADURRU BUDDHIST STUPA
Adurru (or locally DubarajuGudi) is a
2400 year old Buddhist site in Razole
taluk of East Godavari district of Andhra
Pradesh close to the banks of river
Vainetaya, a tributary of river Godavari
river very close to the Bay of Bengal.
The foundation of the stupa here was laid
by Sanghmitra, Ashoka’s daughter on her
way to Sri Lanka.This site was excavated
by Archaeological Survey of India in
1923. The operation unearthed several
stupas, chaityas and viharas. The
Mahastupa, built on wheel shaped plan
17 feet in diameter with a raised platform
running all around the drum and Ayaka
platforms on cardinal directions.

11. SRI VVSN TEMPLE
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayanaswamy
Temple or Annavaram Temple is a Hindu
Vaishnavite temple situated at Annavaram
town on pampa river bank in East Godavari
District, of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is on a
hillock named Ratnagiri.This temple is located
in Annavaram which is 30km away from
Pithapuram and 108 km away from
Visakhapatnam. Temple is located 4 km away
from Annavaram bus stand and 5 km away
from Annaavaram Railway station. this is
located on Ratnagiri hills
Temple History: The temple is built
in the Dravidian style.The presiding deity Lord
Satyadeva with his consort Sri Anantha
Lakshmi on one Side and with Lord Siva on
the other side took his abode on Ratnagiri.
Initially a small shed was constructed in 1891
when the idol was found. Later a temple was
built in course of time with the cooperation of
villagers and other devotees of the near by
villages. Subsequently the temple was
reconstructed during 1933-34, with locally
available stone.
• Special Attractions:
1. The temple of Sri sita rama ,as keshatra
palakulu.2. The shrines of vana durga and
kanaka durga.3. The temple of gramadevatha
(Village deity - Nerellamma)4. NItya Anna
dana kshetram 5.SatyanarayanaSwamy Vratam

12. ANTARVEDI Sri Laxmi Narasimha swamy
temple located in Antarvedi
town located in the East
Godavari district of Andhra
Pradesh. Antarvedi is also place
where Godavari river meets Bay
of Bengal.
It is believed that this temple is
constructed in 15th Century and
early of 16th Century .
Antarvedi temple is one of the
Nava Narasimha temples which
all are located with in Andhra
and Telangana states. List is as
follows,

13. DRAKSHARAMA
This is the must see in a
lifetime place on earth. Every
one will have a divine feeling
which is unexplainable. This
temple is a divine scenic
beauty with greenery & lot of
green fields in the surrounds.
As this is one of the five
pancharama ksehtras of
Andhra, piligrims goes atleast
once especially during
kartheeka masam. Lord shiva
in linga rupam with about 14
feets height - one could see in
two stairs. Can't wait to visit
in this kartheeka masam too.

14. SAMARLAKOTA
One of the five Pancharama Kshetras sacred to the
Hindu god Shiva is Kumararama or Bhimarama. The
bhimeswara temple samalkot is located in East
Godavari district Samarlkota in Andhra Pradesh’s
Indian state. Amararama in Amaravati (Dist. Guntur),
Draksharama in Draksharama (Dist. East Godavari),
Ksheerarama in Palakollu and Somarama in
Bahimavaram (both in Dist. West Godavari) are the
other four temples. Samarlakota City is 1 kilometer
away from the temple. Installed in the shrine, the Linga
limestone is 16 feet tall, rising from the ground floor
pedestal and entering the second floor by entering the
roof where the Rudrabhaga is adorned. The samalkot
bhimeswara temple is backed by a mandapam of 100
pillars and is of excellent architectural significance.
This temple is one of the famous temples in
samarlakota.
The temple has an Ekasila Nandi (A Bull sculpted from
a single stone) at the temple door protecting the Shiva
Lingam. The temple is similar to the other temple of
Pancharama at Draksharama, also called Bhimeswara
Alayam. The samarlakota shiva temple construction
began in 892 AD and was completed in 922.here the
Linga is made of calcareous and appears white. The
temple was rebuilt during Musunuri Nayaks from 1340–
1466. Musunuri Nayaks adopts the Kakatiya style of
architecture

15. PAPIKONDALU TOUR
The beautiful scenery of Papi kondalu, the waterfalls at
Munivaatam, and the peaceful atmosphere at this tribal area
give a pleasant look and peace to visitors, making it a special
attraction for tourists. The mighty Godavari river narrowing
and passing with twists and turns along the Papi Hills is every
visitor's delight. To get the real essence of Papikondalu, one
has to go for the boat journey either from Rajahmundry or
Bhadrachalam. At a distance of 60 km from Rajahmundry,
180 km from Vijayawada, 20 km from Polavaram, 260 km
from Vizag & 410 km from Hyderabad, Papi Kondalu is a
breathtakingly beautiful hill range bounded by River
Godavari in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Papi hills are a set of
three hills which form a beautiful gorge on the Godavari
River spread across East Godavari and West Godavari
districts. Entire area of Papi Kondalu is covered by tropical
rain forests and it was recently declared as a protected
National Park and is one of the top places to experience the
Tourism in Andhra Pradesh.
The original name for this hill range was 'Papidi Kondalu'.
Papidi is a rough translation for partition in Telugu. It is
believed that the place was visited by Lord Rama and goddess
Sita during their exile. Papi Kondalu has to be reached by
boat from Rajahmundry, Pattisam (35 km from
Rajahmundry), Polavaram (40 km from Rajahmundry),
Kunavaram (50 km from Bhadrachalam) or Sriram Giri (60
km from Bhadrachalam). The boat service from Rajahmundry
to Bhadrachalam is a wonderful experience and it is operated