East Godavari district is a coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Rajahmundry and Kakinada are the two largest cities in the Godavari districts in terms of Population.The culture of East Godavari district is a rich traditional one in all parts of the district, and reflects the true culture of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for Veda-pandits, the Godavari River and the hospitality of the people. The Telugu language originated in this district (in Rajahmundry or Rajamahendri).East Godavari District has produced several stalwarts in area of culture, music, art and cinema. East Godavari is famous for agriculture because of fertile lands which are adequately irrigated throughout the year. Sir Arthor Cotton turned entire Godavari region to fertile position with his wonderful engineering mind, he constructed Dowlesawaram Barrage Across the river Godavari. and is the most prosperous district in the state and is the one of richest district in the country. Statistically it is a potential hinterland for oil and natural gas reserves in the country as many areas are identified as richest sources for oil and Natural gas in Godavari basin.
East Godavari is well connected through Rail, Road, Water and Air. The National Highway 5 connecting Chennai and Howrah passes through this district. Rajahmundry, Tuni and Samalkot are the railway junctions in the district.. There are regular flights from Rajahmundry to Hyderabad, Chennai, Vijayawada, Bengaluru etc. Kakinada has a major sea port which is predicted to be a potentially important port after Chennai, Paradip, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam along the east coast of India.
West Godavari area is arranged in Coastal locale of the state Andhra Pradesh, India.Agriculture is one of the fundamental occupation in the region with the primary produce being paddy Sugarcane, cashew nut, mango, coconut and tobacco are other critical crops.Apart from horticulture, the ranchers likewise enjoy aquaculture exercises, for example, pisciculture and shrimp creation.
The area depends for the most part on open transport, for example, transports of APSRTC working from all parts of the region. The greater part of the major roadways and national interstates go through real towns in the area, for example, AH 45, NH-16, NH-214A. South Central Railway division of Indian Railways works numerous traveler and cargo transport. Howrah-Chennai principle line, Vijayawada–Nidadavolu circle line, Bhimavaram-Nidadavolu area, Bhimavaram–Narasapuram branch lines are the significant lines and areas that give rail availability in the region.
There are no air transport in the locale, yet has water transport. National Waterway 4 goes through the area and interfaces Vijayawada with Kakinada by means of Eluru trench. It has entry to Bay of Bengal at Narsapuram.
Godavari is the second largest river after river Ganga. The River godavari is also know as dakshina ganga.
The main occupation in east and west godvari district is agriculture.
Rice is the food of Andhra Pradesh because rice is produce here in large quantity. There are many varieties of rice, which are cooked with spices, vegetables and meat. Pesarattu has the feeling of upma eaten with chutney.
There are two main types of Kallu in Andhra Pradesh, namely Thadi kallu and Eetha kallu. Eetha kallu is very sweet and less intoxicating, whereas Thadi kallu is stronger (sweet in the morning, becoming sour to bitter-sour in the evening) and is highly intoxicating.
Uppada Beach at Kakinada
Uppada beach is primarily considered as Kakinada beach which is having one of longest coastlines in Indian beaches. Kakinada beach is meant for its mild blue waters and cold breeze all the day.
Douleswaram Barrage at Rajahmundry
Kolleru Lake
Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru. Kolleru lake is located between Krishna and godavari deltas
DINDI RESORT
By The Godavari is the ultimate location for a perfect riverside holiday with well-appointed rooms, Spa, Restaurant, Swimming Pool & Bar
Palavelli Resort
Nestled on the banks of the Vashista, a tributary of the River Godavari at Yalamnachalli Lanka, the Palavelli Boutique Resorts reflects the rich culture and tradition of the Konaseema region in Andhra Pradesh.
Dwaraka Tirumala
Dwaraka Tirumala is an ancient holy place and a popular pilgrim centre in Andhra Pradesh of south India
Yanam Church
Yanam is situated on the eastern coast of India, in the district of East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. It is built at the place where the rivers Coringa and Godavari meet and is bounded on the east and south by these rivers.
