Boat Tour
2 Days
A two-day Godavari boat trip from Bhadrachalam with a night in a bamboo hut on the river.
Day 1 starts with a road journey to the Pochavaram boating point and a cruise through the Papikondalu hills to Perantapalli tribal village (the Ramakrishna Muni Vatam and the Swayambhu Visweswara Swamy temple), then on to the bamboo huts for the night. On day 2 the boat takes you towards Pochavaram and Koida (about 30 km, 2 hours) and the road transfer drops you at the Bhadrachalam temple. A drop at Rajahmundry can be arranged instead.
Meals: breakfast, vegetarian lunch, evening snacks and a veg or non-veg dinner on day 1; breakfast, a veg or non-veg lunch and evening snacks on day 2. Places: Pochavaram, Papi Hills, Perantapalli, Kolluru and Bhadrachalam.
Itinerary
Day 1
8:00 AM - Report near the Sitarama Temple, opp. Kalyana Mandapam, Bhadrachalam.
8:30 AM - Road journey to the Pochavaram boating unit (about 70 km, 1.5 hours).
- Board the boat and cruise about 60 km (around 5 hours) on the Godavari through the Papikondalu hills.
- Visit Perantapalli tribal village (the Ramakrishna Muni Vatam and the Swayambhu Visweswara Swamy temple), then continue to the bamboo huts.
- Leave the boat; overnight stay in the bamboo huts.
Day 2
- Boat journey from the huts towards Pochavaram and Koida (about 30 km, 2 hours).
- Leave the boat and return by road to Bhadrachalam (about 70 km, 2 hours); drop at the Bhadrachalam temple.
6:30 PM - Optional Rajahmundry drop: boat to the Pattiseema / Polavaram / Purushothapatnam boat point.
7:00 PM - Optional Rajahmundry drop: road journey to Rajahmundry railway station (7-8 PM).
Day 1 starts with a road journey to the Pochavaram boating point and a cruise through the Papikondalu hills to Perantapalli tribal village (the Ramakrishna Muni Vatam and the Swayambhu Visweswara Swamy temple), then on to the bamboo huts for the night. On day 2 the boat takes you towards Pochavaram and Koida (about 30 km, 2 hours) and the road transfer drops you at the Bhadrachalam temple. A drop at Rajahmundry can be arranged instead.
Meals: breakfast, vegetarian lunch, evening snacks and a veg or non-veg dinner on day 1; breakfast, a veg or non-veg lunch and evening snacks on day 2. Places: Pochavaram, Papi Hills, Perantapalli, Kolluru and Bhadrachalam.
Itinerary
Day 1
8:00 AM - Report near the Sitarama Temple, opp. Kalyana Mandapam, Bhadrachalam.
8:30 AM - Road journey to the Pochavaram boating unit (about 70 km, 1.5 hours).
- Board the boat and cruise about 60 km (around 5 hours) on the Godavari through the Papikondalu hills.
- Visit Perantapalli tribal village (the Ramakrishna Muni Vatam and the Swayambhu Visweswara Swamy temple), then continue to the bamboo huts.
- Leave the boat; overnight stay in the bamboo huts.
Day 2
- Boat journey from the huts towards Pochavaram and Koida (about 30 km, 2 hours).
- Leave the boat and return by road to Bhadrachalam (about 70 km, 2 hours); drop at the Bhadrachalam temple.
6:30 PM - Optional Rajahmundry drop: boat to the Pattiseema / Polavaram / Purushothapatnam boat point.
7:00 PM - Optional Rajahmundry drop: road journey to Rajahmundry railway station (7-8 PM).
Reporting Place : Near Sitarama Temple, opp. Kalyana Mandapam, Bhadrachalam
Reporting Time : 8:00 AM
Packages facilities
- Boat cruise on the Godavari
- Bamboo hut accommodation (1 night)
- Breakfast, lunch and evening snacks on both days
- Veg or non-veg dinner
- Road transfers Bhadrachalam to Pochavaram and back
Highlights
- 2 days / 1 night
- Night in a bamboo hut on the Godavari
- Boat cruise through the Papikondalu gorge
- All meals from day-1 breakfast to day-2 snacks
- Perantapalli tribal village and temple visit
Good to know
- Reporting: 8:00 AM near the Sitarama Temple, opp. Kalyana Mandapam, Bhadrachalam
- A drop at Rajahmundry railway station instead of Bhadrachalam can be arranged on request (the page quotes Rs 100 extra)
- Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, etc.) for every traveller
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Safety Instructions and Rules
- Life Jackets during boating will be provided by us and should be worn all the time
- Following COVID guidelines, tourists should wear masks
- Submission of valid government ID proof is a must (Aadhaar, Passport etc)
- Booking amount is non refundable
- Please be careful at trekking and eater activities
- Trekking at your own risk
- Illegal activities are not allowed
- Due to bad weather and govt. restrictions, boatings/resrots can be cancelled at any time
- You're eligible for refund if there is a cancellation from our end due to bad weather or govt. restrictions