Places To Visit In Rajahmundry Sightseeing

Papi Hills is a breathtaking destination and a perfect place to land during your vacation. Your spirit soars to great heights at the very sight of the magnificent hill station. If you love nature and if your mind yearns for some adventure, you will find Papi Hills irresistible. The compelling beauty of the place with serene atmosphere and wide expanse of greenery apart, the offers of trekking on the hill and fishing in the waters make the place the most sought after tourist destination in Rajahmundry.

Kadiyapulanka is an absolute delight to your visual senses. Situated 8 km away from Rajahmundry, the village flourishes in floriculture and horticulture. Some of the flowers grown in the nurseries here include rose, jasmine, lilies and chrysanthemums. Ornamental plants such as arclias, song of India and archaria are grown here.

Kotilingeshwara Temple is a fine example of architecture of the past. One of the leading attractions of Rajahmundry, the temple has bathing ghats around it. Kotilingalarevu, the place where the temple is situated, is a ferry point to cross River Godavari. Various legends about the temple are heard out of which one says that King Ravana used to offer prayers to Lord Shiva in this temple site.

Rallabandi Subbarao Government Museum holds some of the rarest collections of coins, sculptures and ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. The pottery items seen here are a fine display of art. The museum preserves and brings to light the cultural importance of Andhra Pradesh.

Here is another spot in Rajahmundry that rejuvenates your tired spirits. This stunningly beautiful place not only attracts tourists in great numbers but also brings in filmmakers to capture some of the best landscapes for their films. Sri Veerabhadhra Temple is one amongst the major attractions. The temple is situated on a hill and it is considered one amongst the five Kshetras.

Markandeya Temple is one of the ancient temples in Rajahmundry. The temple’s ruins were initially thought to be belonging to mosque. Archaeological surveys conducted later identified the ruins as associated with Shiva temple. In the year 1818, the temple was reconstructed by Gundu Sobhanadriswara Rao.

Dowleswaram Barrage was constructed with a view to serve irrigation. The barrage was built on the last stretch of the magnificent Godavari River. The barrage is successful in accomplishing the reason for its construction by making the land fertile with its waters.