Rajahmundry - Places and Attractions

Places and Attractions

Chitrangi Palace

This is a palace and the royal residence named after Chitrangi, the second wife of king Raja Raja Narendhra.

Kambala Park

This is the only choultry in the country where death ceremonies used to take place. It was constructed by Mr. Kambham Narasinga Rao Pantulu, during 1845-1850 with his own resources. It is believed that The Government had thought about converting the Khambala Tank into a stadium but, had to rethink, when the public opposed the idea and had approved of converting it into boating club & amusement park.

Kadiyapulanka

Kadiyapulanka is a village situated around 8 km from Rajahmundry. This village is famous for the flower show, which is held in January every year and is a prominent place for trading of floriculture and horticulture. Besides, the beautiful garden of Jasmine, Roses and many other flowers, are frequented by nature lovers.

Dhavaleshwaram Barrage

Dowlaiswaram, is a suburb situated near Rajahmundry in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was part of Rajahmundry urban agglomeration. Sir Arthur Cotton built a barrage across river Godavari here. The Sir Arthur Cotton museum is located in Dowlaiswaram. It contains many pictures describing the working of the dam and display of the tools used during the construction.

Swami Vivekananda Biggest Statue

Kathipudi is a very beautiful village which is surrounded by Hills on one side, a National Highway with lush green fields all around. On top the hills you get a very nice view of the entire village. The Village has a very big statue of Swami Vivekananda on a hillock right on the National Highway 5.

River Bay Resort

River Bay Resort is located in Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh, India). Situated near the river Godavari surrounded by the countryside and suited for leisure as well as business travelers. Location:River Bay Resort is located in Rajahmundry

AALAYA NRITYA KALAVANAM ( The Temple Dance Park )

• Temple Dance Park

• Temple Dance Park

• Temple Dance Park

• Temple Dance Park

• Temple Dance Park

Aalaya Nritya Kalavanam is the park which ‘Enlighten the Temple Dance Tradition’. The main object behind the construction of this valuable monument is ‘Repropagation of Alaya Nritya’ to the next generation. It represents 1000 Years history of Temple Dances. The idea behind construction of this park is to develop Rajahmundry as a pilgrim Centre. The area of Temple Dance Park campus is total 2000 Yards.
Freedom Fighters Park

The Sreepada Krishna Moorty Sastry Gare Park

Park

Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam House

The house in which Yugapurusha Sri Kandukuri Veersalingam was born on 16-04-1848 has been declared as an Ancient Monument by the State Archaeology Dept. and is being maintained as a Research Library. The house was constructed by his grand-father. Sri Veersalingam, One can find his personal belongings here.

Tombs of Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam & Smt. Kandukuri Rajyalakshmi

Tombs

Damerla Rama Rao Art Gallery

Named after the renowned painter Damerla Rama Rao who was born on March 8, 1897 at Rajahmundry to Physician Dr. Damerla Venkata Rama Rao and Lakshmi Devi and who was intensely inclined towards the art of painting and sketching since childhood. He along with his father went to Sisil N. Burns, who was the Dean of arts in Mumbai School of Arts in 1916 to show his sketches to the Dean who in turn was surprised and impressed resulting in his admission directly into the third year of fine arts course. The Damera Rama Rao Art Gallery Timings are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays and public holidays.

Gowthami Library

A huge library, The Gowtami Grandhalayam is a combination of Vasuraya Grandhalayam (established by Vasudeva Subbarayadu) and Ratnakavi Grandhalayam (established by Kokkonda Venkatratnam). Later many small libraries came into being and were finally merged in to this big Library. It was named in 1898 and was registered in 1920. One can find rare books and manuscripts which time and again are being referred by the research scholars. It has an amazing collection of about 60,000 books on various subjects in different languages are here. The Gowthami Library Timings are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except Thudays and public holidays.

Aryabhatta Science & Technology Society

The Museum was established on 20-11-2006 in Andhra Pradesh Housing Board Colony, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District in the accommodation of 8 rooms in the 1st and 2nd floors of the building. In 3rd floor there is 36 feet long concrete model of Aeroplane structure. The main items and subjects in the Museum galleries are human anatomy, physical sciences, life sciences, snakes and reptiles kept in formalin liquid, historical monuments, some models of multi purpose projects, models of different dinosaurs, art models, one big dead turtle etc., At present the museum is attracting the visitors of all types, students, general public, educationists and thinkers etc.

Rallabandi Subbarao Archaeological Museum

Established in the year 1967, The Rallabandi Subbarao Government Museum is famous for it's cultural storage. Unravel the mysteries of the past through the interesting range of artifacts like coins, sculpture, pottery, inscriptions and palm leaf manuscripts. This Museum is a tribute in itself strengthening the cultural field of Andhra Pradesh once more. The Museum Timings are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays and public holidays. Entree Fize : 3/- 1/-

Sir Arthur Cotton Museum

Sir Arthur Cotton Museum was constructed here in 1998. This museum was constructed in memory of Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton, a British irrigation engineer. Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton also known as "Cotton Dora", who constructed the Dowleswaram Barrage is revered in the Godavari Districts for his efforts in transforming River Godavari from a threatening and deadly natural force into a tame and fertile water resource. Sir Cotton is popularly known as the 'Delta Architect' of the Godavari District because of his pioneering works in irrigation engineering through his construction of the anicut system. The Museum narrates the construction of present Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage constructed with the advance engineering skill. It is the only civil engineering museum in the state. It contains many pictures describing the working of the dam and display of the tools used during the construction.

House of Sir Arthur Cotton

Cotton House

P.V. Narasimha Rao Park

Gowthami Ghat

If you and your kids are looking for some simple fun where you can unwind and enjoy an outing with your family, then this is the place to be. Take a walk along the Ghat, and enjoy nature's beauty.

Gowthami Nandanavanam (Gowthami Park)

Library

Municipal Dheer Park

Maredumilli

Forest

Tourists can also plan a visit to Pattiseema and Papi Hills that are the popular picnic spots in Rajahmundry. These sites have beautiful waterfalls and thick forests that attract visitors in large number. Besides this, Papi Hills is thronged by tourists as boat rides are offered through the narrowest width of river Godavari.