About Rajahmundry
Chennai to Rajahmundry distnce : 611 km
Estimated travel time : 11.5 hours
Chennai to Rajahmundry is a popular route for both tourism and business. Rajahmundry, also known as Rajamahendravaram, is industrial hub and also a pilgrimage for Hindus. Rajahmundry is very scenic place. Touring along river Godavari in middle of scenic landscapes is primary attraction for tourists here.
Rajahmundry is ancient city in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. City is headquarters for ONGC, Gail in K.G. Basin. Rajahmundry is an industrial hub as well as one of largest petrochemical hub. City houses two power plants i.e. GMR Power Plant and Vijjeswaram Hydel Power Plant. City is also famous for flowers. Various varieties of flowers are cultivated here and also exported from Rajahmundry airport through cargo planes. Central floriculture institute and research centre is also presnt in city at Vemagiri. Rajahmundry is an important pilgrimage town for Hindus. City houses several places of worship but Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is most famous among them. Other pilgrimage sites are Draksharama, Kotipalli, Samalkot, Pattiseema, Ryali, Maredumilli, Dowleswaram, Annavaram, Dvaraka Tirumala, Iskon Temple. Other important attractions are Godavari bridge, Paapihills and Pattiseemaand Pushkar ghat. Other important attraction is Maredumilli. Maredumilli is paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. It is famous for various medicinal plants.
Taxi from Chennai to Rajahmundry is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Rajahmundry by car is well connected through NH 16 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Rajahmundry distance is 611 Km and is 11.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Gummidipundi - Industrial hub
Sullurupeta
Sriharikota - Pulicat lake bird sanctuary, Irukkam island, Venadu dargah
Nellapattu - Nellapattu sanctuary
Krishnapatam - Port, Beach
Ubbalamadugu Waterfall
Tirupati - famous Tirupati temple, Ayyappa Swamy temple
Srikalahasti - Srikalahasti temple, Kannappa temple, Bharadwaj theertham, Sahasra Lingeshwara swami temple
Chillakur - Balaji temple, beaches
Nellore - Sri Thalpagiri Ranganatha swamy temple, Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi temple, Vedagiri Lakshmi, Sarvepalli reservoir
Gudur - known for mica industry, Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary, Laknavaram lake, Warangal fort
Ongole - Kothapatnam beach, Mallavaram dam, Vosurevu beach
Guntur - Uppalapadu bird sanctuary, Manasa sarovaram, Crazy world, Hrinkar Theerth
Vijaywada - Sri Durga Malleswara swamy temple, Undavalli caves, Prakas Barrage, Bhavani island, Kondapalli fort
Gannavaram - Haai land, Paritala Anjaneya Swamy temple
Eluru - wool industry, Aqua gold naturals, Shivalayam temple Yerrakaluva, Kolleru bird Sanctuary, Tammileru river
Tadepalligudem - Sri Uma Ramalingeswara Swamy temple, Mogalarajapuram caves, Rangaraya medical College, river bay