Rajahmundry
Andhra Pradesh · south · 14m
Oldest city in AP — Godavari pushkaralu origin and gateway to Papikondalu gorge
Why Special
Origin of Godavari Pushkaralu (12-yearly pilgrimage). Dowleswaram Barrage engineering marvel. Gateway to Papikondalu river gorge. ISKCON temple. Cultural capital of AP.
Festivals & Events
Godavari Pushkaralu
JulOnce every 12 years (next: 2027)
12-yearly sacred river festival when Jupiter enters Simha Rashi. Millions bathe in the Godavari for spiritual cleansing.
Happens once in 12 years — the Godavari becomes India most sacred river for 12 days
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Full coverage
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Government General Hospital Rajahmundry — city center. Apollo Hospital. (2 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Multiple city PS
Getting There
Vizag 190km (4h), Hyderabad 470km (7h)
Roads: Excellent NH-16
Public transport: Railway junction with trains to all major cities. Airport (limited flights).
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Throughout town
Stay: ₹500–6,000/night
50+ options (budget-hotel, mid-range, APTDC-resort)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Rajahmundry.
Rajahmundry's stay scene divides clearly: business hotels near the airport/railway (Manjeera Sarovar, beestay) for transit stops, and riverside resorts in Palavelli/Dindi (Sterling Palavelli) for the Godavari experience. If your trip is about Papikondalu gorge cruises and Pushkar Ghat visits, stay on the river — it's why you came.
Sterling Palavelli Godavari is ₹5k more per night than Manjeera Sarovar Premiere — what you get: private villas on the Godavari river with walking access to coconut groves and river cruises. Manjeera Sarovar gives you an airport-area business hotel with reliable service. The delta buys you river access and setting, not brand trust.
Sterling Palavelli Godavari
Private villas in coconut groves on the Godavari at Palavelli. Walking access to the river for sunrise boating, on-site pool and spa, and the main restaurant overlooks the water. Reviews consistently praise staff and food; critical reviews mention narrow road access — allow extra time.
Manjeera Sarovar Premiere
Closest quality hotel to Rajahmundry airport and railway station. Good for overnight stops before the 8 AM Papikondalu cruise. Pushkar Ghat is 15 minutes by auto. Sarovar-brand reliability, consistent 8+ ratings. Not riverside — business-hotel convenience instead.
beestay Hotels Rajahmundry
Near Godavari railway station and close to Pushkar Ghat — best under-5k option in Rajahmundry. River views from upper-floor rooms. Good if you're arriving late by train and want to walk to the ghats at dawn.
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