India /Andhra Pradesh /Khammam /Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam, a temple city in the state of Andhra Pradesh is a renowned pilgrim centre in South India. A flamboyant place, where the majestic River Godavari found winding with its vast stretch of sand, is considered to be very holy as the town is believed to have been the stage for many events in the great epic Ramayana. This glowing city with tremendous temples, invites thousands of devotees throughout the year. This tribal hamlet acquired its present name from Bhadra, who was a great devotee of Lord Ram. A rather sleepy locale, Bhadrachalam awakes to life at the glorious occasion of Sri Ramanavami celebrations when large folks gather here to witness the holy wedding of Lord Ram and Sita. The majestic Godavari River, which straps the city as a glistening festoon adds the serene and tranquil ambiance of this historic town. This holy river houses most of the sacred shrines of the town in and around its banks. Apart from its sacredness this riverbanks are a perfect place for enjoying a pleasant walk. A scenic place whose beauty fascinates the tourists and the locals alike, a trip to Bhadrachalam makes a wonderful experience for everyone. The most exciting part of the picnic would be the alluring voyage through the magnificent Godavari in a motorboat. The itinerant sands of the river make the boating more lively. An overnight stay on the banks of the river in tents is really thrilling and is an added attraction of the boating. A small hillock beside an imposing river, in the midst of luxuriant greenery, and gurgling streams this hidden treasure presents the pristine beauty of the nature as such.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 507111

STD Code: 8743

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Bhadrachalam, located in the banks of the Godavari River, prides itself of the history that goes back to the ancient and mythological ages. The holy town of Bhadrachalam has been closely associated with the holy epic – Ramayana. Legend has it that this was the place form where Ravana had kidnapped Sita. The history of this city is associated solely by the events of the Ramayan. It is said that this was the place where Bhadrachalam stands is the place where Ram crossed the Godavari River during his quest to save Sita. A scenic place whose beauty fascinates the tourists and the locals alike, a trip to Bhadrachalam makes a wonderful experience for everyone. The most exciting part of the picnic would be the alluring voyage through the magnificent Godavari in a motorboat. The eight-hour journey through the crystalline waters, which replicates the surrounding greenery coupled with the natural warmth of the frisky wind, makes the boating in this holy river enchanting and refreshing. The itinerant sands of the river make the boating more lively. An overnight stay on the banks of the river in tents is really thrilling and is an added attraction of the boating.A small hillock beside an imposing river, in the midst of luxuriant greenery, and gurgling streams this hidden treasure presents the pristine beauty of the nature as such.

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By Air : Nearest airport to Bhadrachalam is Rajamundri domestic Airport. Nearest International airports are at Hyderabad and Chennai airports which are about 325 km away from Bhadrachalam. It costs about Rs 4000 by Taxi from Hyderabad or Chennai to the city Bhadrachalam. Hyderabad and Chennai airports are well connected to all major cities in India and abroad.

By Train : Nearest Railway station is at Bhadrachalam Road station, also known as Kothagudem. It is 40 km from the Bhadrachalam city and taxi will cost about Rs 500 from railhead to the city.

By BUS : From Khammam, It is better to go catch a Bus for Bhadrachalam. Direct rail connectivity from khammam doesn’t exists. 2.5 Hours journey from Khammam to Bhadrachalam by bus.

By Taxi : From here you can hire a taxi to reach Bhadrachalam.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

A.P.Tourism, Haritha Hotel ; Bhadrachalam, AP 507111 ; Ph – 087 43 231463 ; Facilities – Running H/C water, telephone, TV.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Sri Venkateswara Hotel ; Temple Road, Near Police Station, Opp. Tanisha Marriage Hall,, Bhadrachalam, khammam, AP 507111 ; Ph – 098 48 335551 ; Facilities – Running H/C water, telephone, TV, refrigeratior.

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• Hotel Sri Kalki ;  Opp, RTC busstand, bridge road National Highway 221, Bhadrachalam, AP ; M –  087 43 233288 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Ice Magic ;  Old Market Rd, Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh 507111 ; M – 099 49 253145 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Vykuntha Ekadasi ; Venue:  Bhadrachalam ; Period :  December or January ; Details:  Two major festivals are being celebrated every year which were introduced and traditionally celebrated right from the tenure of Bhakta Ramadas. “Vykuntha Ekadasi” a religious festival that attracts lakhs(hundred thousand) of devotees from all over the country at this famous shrine Bhadrachalam, is celebrated in the months of either December or January in ‘Dhanur Masam’ on the day of either Pushya or Margasira shuddha Ekadasi.

Sri Rama Navami ; Venue:  Bhadrachalam ; Period :  March or first week of April. ; Details:  Another major festival, Sri Rama Navami(the most popular one at Bhadrachalam) is being celebrated on every ‘Chaitra shuddha navami ‘ on the auspicious ‘Punarvasu’ -‘Janma Nakshatra’ (birth star), of Lord Sri Rama. The Kalyanamahotsavam of Sri Rama with his consort Sita is celebrated on the holy occasion which falls either in the last week of March or first week of April.

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