Rajahamundry

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Rajahmundry City is one of the old cities of Andhara Pradesh state, in India. Located between two main cities Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh state. Rajahmundry is a historical, traditional and cultural city surrounded by nature and located on bank of the river Godavari. The Godavari Pushkaram, a festival celebrated once in twelve years, attracts a large number of pilgrims from all over the country who come here to take a holy dip in the Godavari river.The city also shares a special bond with Tollywood. Pattiseema, a scenic spot here, sees the shooting of many a Telugu movies every year. Apart from the temples and the Tollywood tryst, the place is also known for Pulasa Fish. It’s a rare species which is found only during the monsoon season. Rajahmundry is well connected to other neighboring cities of Andhra Pradesh by road and rail. Located on an elevation of 45 feet, it has a typical hot and humid tropical climate. The temperature does not vary much throughout the year, but the months of December and January are relatively cooler than the rest. To get further information about the city, you can see the travel guide to Rajahmundry.

Rajahmundry Bridge

Rajahmundry Bridge

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 533103

STD Code: 883

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Rajahmundry, formerly called as Rajamahendri, is a beautiful city located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as the ‘cultural capital’ and ‘born city’ of Andhra Pradesh. This is probably due to the fact that Telugu language originated here. Poet Nannayya gave Telugu a script here which made it a language. It is the birth place of poet Nannayya, who is also called the first poet of Telugu.The city of Rajahmundry is located 400 km from the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. Earlier a part of Chennai (erstwhile Madras), the city has River Godavari to its west. It is believed that the Chalukyas were the earliest rulers of the place. Rajaraja Narendra was a Chalukya king who ruled the city during the 11th century. However, fresh archaeological data suggests that the history of the place is older than that. Looking at the recent past, the city has had its share of revolutions. It was one of the biggest South Indian cities in the 19th century and was the epicenter of many uprisings during the British Era.Nyapathi Subbarao and Kandukuri Veerasalingam were the two most important freedom fighters from Rajahmundry who played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle. Mr. Subba Rao was also one of the founders of ‘The Hindu’, an English Daily. Today, Rajahmundry is primarily a pilgrimage centre, due to the presence of a large number of temples in the city. It also holds the Pushkaram, once every 12 years. Pushkaram is a holy congregation which sees millions of devotees taking a dip in the River Godavari.

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By Air : Rajahmundry is well connected with many parts of Andhra Pradesh and there many option that one can choose from. The nearest airport is located at Madhurapudi which is situated around 10 km from the heart of the city. The airport receives flights from Hyderabad and Bangalore and expansion work is going to be undertaken to improve the facilities at the airport. For those who are arriving by air this is a good option. It is advisable to book taxis through the hotels as taxis at the airport may not be reliable.

By Train : Rajahmundry is also well connected by rail to the rest of the State. Rajahmundry lies on the Chennai to Howrah line and many trains from the South pass through the station. There are many trains that arrive from Hyderabad as well. For those who are arriving by rail, there are many good options. Auto rickshaws are available from the railway station to the city. They charge between Rs 100 and Rs 200 to any part of the city.

By Bus : Rajahmundry has excellent road connectivity to many cities such as Hyderabad, Vijawada, Bhopal and Vishakhapatnam. There are many private buses that are available from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry. A/C buses are also available and are a good option.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Hotel River Bay ; 5-1-36 to 43, River Bay Road, Near Iskon Temple, Goutami Ghat Gowthami Ghat Rd, Tyagaraja Nagar, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – 098 66 552404 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Shelton Hotel ; APSRTC Complex Road 533103 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – 0883 249 9999 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • KSR Royal Fort ; KSR Reddy Golden Plaza, 10-1-5, Above, Khazana Jewellers Pushkara Ghat Rd, Mangalavaripeta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – 0883 243 4666 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • La Hospin Hotel & Resorts Pvt Ltd., ; Seshayya Metta Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – 0883 248 8888 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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  • J.K Restaurant ;  Kumari Talkies Rd, Tyagaraja Nagar, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh 533101 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian
  • Green park Family Restaurant ;  Near Aditya Junior College, Danavaipet, Round Park Rd, Danavaipet, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh 533103 ; M –  0883 246 7525
    ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Ganesha Utsav ; Venue:  Rajahmundry ; Period :  Septeber ; Details:  This ten-day Hindu festival is celebrated during the dazzling half of Bhadrapad that is observed as the birth of Ganesha. It is marked with an impressive procession of the elephant-headed god.

Hanuman Jayanti ; Venue:  Rajahmundry ; Period :  April ; Details:  It is another famous festival that is celebrated in the city. It is the birthday of Lord Hanuman. This festival marks a symbolic acceptance of the human race’s serene co-existence with natural world and the adoration of an animal.

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