Papikondalu hills has been one of the most attractive places of the state of Andhra Pradesh which has always caught the fancies of a large number of tourists and therefore it is of great importance as far as tourism is concerned.
Papi Hills which stands for Papi kondalu in Telugu language is a Hill range situated in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. These Hills were originally called as 'Papidi Kondalu'. Papidi in Telugu means 'Partition'. This name is derived from the fact that these Hills divide River Godavari. There is also another version to this naming, that the Papi range resembles like a partition of a classic Indian Woman hair line. In due course, it settled for Papi Kondalu.
This Hill region is distributed between Khammam, East and West Godavari districts. The scenic beauty of Papi Hills are scintillating, it gives a feeling of visiting the Kashmir region. The serene atmosphere away from hectic city life filled with tribal atmosphere provides special delight to the tourists. The waterfalls of Munivaatam located near Papi Hills add to the amusement of tourists.
Koruturu village in West Godavari district is the gateway to Papi kondalu. Tourists can reach Papi Hills either through East Godavari or Rajahmundry. It can also be reached by following a Ghat road of 35 km which is full of hairpin bends, steep climbs and twisted Ghats. This road follows Polavaram via Vadapalli to Papi.
Papi kondalu has an excellent wild life, this picturesque natural beauty which is spread across three districts: Khammam, East and West Godavari is the living abode of spotted deer's, antelopes, tigers, panthers, jackals and numerous bird species.
Another prominent site is an old idol of Lord Shiva present under the shade of a serpent located at Munivaatam. This is a prominent place in the tour as here Sabari River joins with River Godavari.
How To Reach Papi Kondalu
By Air
Hyderabad is the nearest airport which is located at a distance of 390 Km. Hyderabad being an international airport has excellent flight connectivity from almost all the important cities. Tourists can hire a taxi from Hyderabad to Rajhamundry and usually taxis charge Rs 3500 to Rs 4000. Rajahmundry is connected to Papi Kondalu through a Ghat road. It is also possible to hire a taxi directly to Papi Kondalu from Hyderabad.
By Train
Rajhamundry is the nearest railway head which is well connected with all important stations. Tourists can take taxi from Rajhamundry to reach Papi kondalu.
By Road
Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates numerous luxury buses from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh to Rajhamundry. Buses from Hyderabad take approximately seven hours and are very cheap costing approximately Rs 200. You can hire a taxi from Rajhamundry to reach Papi Kondalu.
However, the most preferred route to Papi Hills is from the Holy Rama temple town Bhadrachalam through a cruise or motor boat. The journey using the cruise is exciting and makes one enjoy the scenic beauty.
There are numerous tour operators who organize one and two days tour to Papi kondalu. The places that are usually covered in the tour include Rajahmundry, Polavaram Project, Gandipochamma Temple, Devipatnam, Kolluru Bamboo Huts, Koruturu cottages, Papi kondalu and Parentalapalli Ashram.
Papi Hills which stands for Papi kondalu in Telugu language is a Hill range situated in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. These Hills were originally called as 'Papidi Kondalu'. Papidi in Telugu means 'Partition'. This name is derived from the fact that these Hills divide River Godavari. There is also another version to this naming, that the Papi range resembles like a partition of a classic Indian Woman hair line. In due course, it settled for Papi Kondalu.
This Hill region is distributed between Khammam, East and West Godavari districts. The scenic beauty of Papi Hills are scintillating, it gives a feeling of visiting the Kashmir region. The serene atmosphere away from hectic city life filled with tribal atmosphere provides special delight to the tourists. The waterfalls of Munivaatam located near Papi Hills add to the amusement of tourists.
Koruturu village in West Godavari district is the gateway to Papi kondalu. Tourists can reach Papi Hills either through East Godavari or Rajahmundry. It can also be reached by following a Ghat road of 35 km which is full of hairpin bends, steep climbs and twisted Ghats. This road follows Polavaram via Vadapalli to Papi.
Papi kondalu has an excellent wild life, this picturesque natural beauty which is spread across three districts: Khammam, East and West Godavari is the living abode of spotted deer's, antelopes, tigers, panthers, jackals and numerous bird species.
Another prominent site is an old idol of Lord Shiva present under the shade of a serpent located at Munivaatam. This is a prominent place in the tour as here Sabari River joins with River Godavari.
How To Reach Papi Kondalu
By Air
Hyderabad is the nearest airport which is located at a distance of 390 Km. Hyderabad being an international airport has excellent flight connectivity from almost all the important cities. Tourists can hire a taxi from Hyderabad to Rajhamundry and usually taxis charge Rs 3500 to Rs 4000. Rajahmundry is connected to Papi Kondalu through a Ghat road. It is also possible to hire a taxi directly to Papi Kondalu from Hyderabad.
By Train
Rajhamundry is the nearest railway head which is well connected with all important stations. Tourists can take taxi from Rajhamundry to reach Papi kondalu.
By Road
Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates numerous luxury buses from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh to Rajhamundry. Buses from Hyderabad take approximately seven hours and are very cheap costing approximately Rs 200. You can hire a taxi from Rajhamundry to reach Papi Kondalu.
However, the most preferred route to Papi Hills is from the Holy Rama temple town Bhadrachalam through a cruise or motor boat. The journey using the cruise is exciting and makes one enjoy the scenic beauty.
There are numerous tour operators who organize one and two days tour to Papi kondalu. The places that are usually covered in the tour include Rajahmundry, Polavaram Project, Gandipochamma Temple, Devipatnam, Kolluru Bamboo Huts, Koruturu cottages, Papi kondalu and Parentalapalli Ashram.
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