About Papikondalu
The Godavari squeezes through the Papi hills in a green gorge that is the state's classic boat trip: launches leave in the morning, pass Perantalapalli's riverside ashram and the Gandi Pochamma temple, and return by evening — or stay overnight in bamboo huts at Kolluru. Water levels and the Polavaram project change the starting jetties by season, so book through APTDC or a licensed operator.
Why visit
- The most scenic river journey in the south
- Overnight bamboo huts on the riverbank
- Meals cooked on board
Things to do
01Full-day launch cruise
02Perantalapalli ashram stop
03Overnight at Kolluru bamboo huts
04Tribal dance and bamboo chicken on board
Good to know
Where does the Papikondalu boat start?
It varies with water levels — commonly from jetties in the Polavaram / Pochavaram area with road transfer from Rajahmundry. Confirm the pick-up point when booking.
