Rajahmundry is situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Godavari river. The city is well known for many interesting facts. It has the second-longest rail cum road bridge in Asia known as Kovvuru bridge with a length of 4.732 km (4732 mts). Rajahmundry is also known to have the first Telugu studio built in Andhra Pradesh known as Durga CineTone, which is among the first three studios built in South India.
Best time to visit
Winters are the best time to visit Rajahmundry as the summers are extremely hot here which doesn’t make it suitable for a visit. For best
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Places to visit
Godavari river, the second-longest river after Ganga is a point of the major attraction in Rajahmundry. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus for thousands of years. The Pushkaram fair is held every 12 yrs on the banks of Godavari river, which attracts a large number of pilgrims from all parts of the country. Other than Godavari river and its bridge, Pushkar Ghat and Sir Arthur Cotton Museum are other two points of attraction here. Pushkar Ghat is surrounded by several temples. People come here to take a holy bath. At Sir Arthur Cotton Museum, various types of models and machinery are preserved for viewers to learn more about the irrigation works.
Food and Restaurants
There are many Andhra restaurants available in Rajahmundry, which are a true delight for every food lover, especially those who love spicy food. Restaurants here boast of rich Andhra culture.
Kandhi Podi, Gongura Pachadi, Ulava Charu, Poothareku and Pesarattu are must try Andhra dishes here.
Transportation
Rajahmundry has good transport facilities inside the city with many transport options like rickshaws, buses and taxis.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) is located 18kms north of Rajahmundry in Madhurapudi. The airport is well-connected to major cities like
Bangalore, Mumbai,
Hyderabad and Kolkata. Indigo provides frequent air services from these cities to Rajahmundry.
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Rajahmundry Railway Station is the major stoppage for all the trains running between
Vijayawada and
Visakhapatnam. The railway station is located at the centre of the city and many autos and taxis are available for convenient intra city travel. The city has 4 main bus stations namely
APSRTC Bus Complex, Kotipalli bus stand, Kakinada bus stand and Gokavaram bus stand. The city is well connected to all the nearby cities and villages via the road network.