What is Rajahmundry best known for?
Rajahmundry is an attractive tourist destination city in the Andhra Pradesh state. The city derived its name from the ruler of Chalukya dynasty, Raja Narendra. The city's official name now is Rajamahendravaram. The city is very popular for its rich culture, heritage, economy, tourism, floriculture, and agriculture. There are large industries in Rajahmundry that generate huge employment opportunities making it a commercial hub. There are hundreds of silver, gold, and platinum shops in the city which makes Rajahmundry one of the biggest bullion markets. Famous as the 'Cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh', Rajahmundry generates good revenue from tourism as well.
Best known places in Rajahmundry
- Pushkar Ghat - The picturesque beauty of this place is awesome. There are two bridges that are adjacent and they are very near to the temple where visitors get to see a beautiful Shivlinga.
- Godavari Bridge - Tourists enjoy the cool and calm evenings at this wonderful place. There are parks, picnic spots, and good recreation places around the Godavari Bridge. The serenity of the river is at its most during the early morning hours.
- Dowleswaram Barrage - This barrage is located in the last stretch of river Godavari. It was built for the irrigation purpose in Rajahmundry and its nearby cities. The land around the river is very fertile and is great for agriculture.
- Kadiyapulanka - There are varieties of flowers like jasmine, roses, chrysanthemums, and lilies to name a few in this village and they line the paths. There is a flower show organized every year in the village.
- Kotilingeshwara Temple - It is famous for its exquisite architecture, and the Kotilingeshwara temple is surrounded by many bathing ghats. It is believed that in this temple Ravana offered prayers to Lord Shiva.
- Papi Hills - All the greenery, waterfalls, rustling of leaves make it a must-visit place for nature lovers. This is a wonderful hill station for vacations.
- Annavaram - This pilgrimage place is located about 80 kms from the Rajahmundry city. The place is famous for Annavaram Devasthanam, and there is a temple dedicated to Satyanarayan Swamy. Devotees from all over the places and cities come to this site for having 'Darshna' of God.
- Araku Valley - The main attraction of Araku valley is Katiki waterfall. It takes 6 hours from Rajahmundry to reach this valley. The train ride to the valley is truly an amazing experience.
- Yanam - The beach is about 2 hours drive from Rajahmundry. It is a serene, calm and quiet beach, and it is not very crowded. You can go on a full day cruise here to see the point where river Godavari falls into the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of this place is worth remembering and a lifetime experience.
Airport Address: Rajahmundry Airport, Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh 533103
IATA Code: RJA