About Rajahmundry
Vizag to Rajahmundry distnce : 192 km
Estimated travel time : 4 hours
Vizag 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 Vizag to Rajahmundry is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Vizag to Rajahmundry by car is well connected through NH 16 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Vizag to Rajahmundry distance is 192 Km and is 4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Anakapalle - known for its seashores such as Mutyalammapalem, Tantadi (Shooting Spot), and Pudimadaka, Jaggery market
Tuni - Lord Satyanarayana Swamy, Sri Talupulamma Lova Temple, Pentakota Lighthouse
Tetagunta - Lord Shiva Umamaheshwara Temple
Annavaram - Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Pampa River, Thalupulamma Thalli Temple, Uppada Beach
Prathipadu - Victoria Museum, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Crazy World Water Park, Hamsaladeevi Beach
Yerravaram - Waterfalls (famous among trekkers)
Tourist Attractions
Papikondalu mountain range Pattiseema is a dreamy rustic hamlet Godavari bridge Iskcon Temple Goutami Ghat Maredumilli Draksharama Kotipalli Samalkot Ryali Dowleswaram Annavaram Dvaraka Tirumala Pushkar Ghat