9 Places To Visit In Rajahmundry That Must Be On Your Itinerary

Dowleswaram Barrage or Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage is an iconic irrigation structure that was built nearly 170 years ago. While it was rebuilt again in 1970, this barrage is said to have prevented several floods. It looks magnificent during the sunset hour and if you are big on taking photographs, this is one place you cannot miss.

Best time to visit: October to March

Surrounded by lofty hills on either side of the river, Papikondalu is a popular getaway in Andhra Pradesh and it is basically a series of mountain ranges. It comes with exciting activities like night camping, stargazing, and exploring the ebbs and flows of Godavari. The boat (or launch) ride begins in Rajahmundry taking you through Pattiseema, Polavaram Project which is located quaintly between hills. While dashing through these hills, you’ll witness beautiful sunsets but it’s the night stay at Kolluru Island that will blow your mind.

Best Time To Visit: October to March 

Maredumilli is a sleepy hamlet in Rajahmundry that promotes ecotourism. If you haven’t visited Kerala and want to get a glimpse of it, Maredumilli might just be it. Known for its greenery, coffee, and pepper plantations, a picture book from your childhood transpires into reality here. Go here to discover a charming tribal lifestyle.

Best Time To Visit: February to November

This reservoir project is an hour and a half drive away from Rajahmundry, and if you're planning to visit Maredumilli, you've got to check this out too. Surrounded by pine and coniferous forests, this reservoir project also has an island that offers a stunning view of sprawling mountains and towering trees. There is a paddle boat facility which we highly recommend taking. The water beholds the reflection of the mountains, and you won't stop photographing. 

Timings: 10 AM - 5 PM

Best Time To Visit: October to March

Entry Fee: INR 10 per person

Travelling with a large group? Water Village by River Bay is an amusement water park in Rajahmundry that is super well-maintained. Bringing out the child in you, this water park is surrounded by trees and has all the slides, pools, and rain dance activities that you'd look for in a water park. What's even better is that it alsosorts your stay by offering riverside cottages. 

Google rating: 3.8/5

Timings: 2 PM - 5 PM, Mondays closed. 

Entry Fee: INR 200 onwards

Contact: 099513 26326

Godavari Arch Bridge truly comes alive during the sunsets and we totally love looking at it from a distance. As India's third longest rail-cum-road bridge, this one is said to be a dangerous bridge (only for the faint-hearted). Plus, every Telugu movie shot in Rajahmundry carries this iconic bridge — whether it's a song or an action sequence.

Best Time To Visit: June to May

We're fond of nostalgia and what's a better place to seek it than a museum? Rallabandi Subba Rao Archaeological Museum is a government museum that is home to old and vintage coins, local art forms, pottery, handicrafts, statues, and swords. Everything here is well maintained and labelled for visitors' convenience. 

Timing: 10:30 AM - 5 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Swing by the aarti time and occupy a seat on the steps till the night rolls in. The Godavari aarti is quite spectacular, and you can watch the still water and lit-up bridge during the evenings. Although Godavari Pushkaralu happens once in 12 years, you can witness the spiritual aura of the ghat, all the time.

Best Time To Visit: March to October

Timings: Open 24 hours, but best to visit between 5 AM - 6 PM. 

For people interested in engineering and history, this is an interesting place to see in Rajahmundry. This museum near Dhowleswar is about a great engineer, Sir Aurthur Cotton, and how he built a dam back in those days which now connects East and West Godavari districts for agriculture and farming. You can geek out over the models that are based on several previous projects and machinery that narrate a story of innovation and technology. 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM from Monday - Saturday, 3 PM - 6:30 PM on Sundays

Entry Fee: INR 100 onwards