A famous pilgrim shrine, the abode of Lord Rama, situated at the bank of holy river Godavari. A divisional head quarters and also a border place to Chattishghar and Orissa states. This piligrim town is having Rail and Road facilities, 120 Kms to district head quarters, Khammam. And 325 Kms from the state head quarters, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh in South India). Nearest Railway station is at Kothagudem (Bhadrachalam - Road station ), 40 Kms from this piligrim town, and nearest Air link is at Rajahmundry (Domestic), Hyderabad Begumpet (International Airport ).
It is fascinating to look at India and its small towns, which combine the age-old traditions of India and also the modern manufacturing and way of life into the landscape. One such town is Bhadrachalam is located in Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh at a distance of over 300 KM slightly northeast of Hyderabad. A famous pilgrimage shrine, the abode of Lord Rama, situated at the bank of holy river Godavari, and also the home of ITC PSPD which is one of the premier paper manufacturers in the world, while retaining the charm of a rural Indian town.
Combining high technology and modern facilities with stable employment, and retaining the religious and holy nature of the age - old practices makes Bhadrachalam a great place to visit. Today devotes of Lord Rama can still be a part of the services performed from the time of the construction of the temple, and visit the beautiful surroundings of Bhadrachalam. Also, not forgetting the modern infrastructure built by ITC and the modern techniques and life of the people who work for the paper manufacturer.
A scenic place whose beauty fascinates the tourists and the locals alike, a trip to Bhadrachalam makes a wonderful experience to every one. The most exciting part of the picnic would be the alluring voyage through the magnificient Godaveri in a motorboat. The eight hour journey through the crystalline waters, which replicates the surrounding greenery coupled with the natural warmth of the frisky wind makes the boating in this holy river enchanting and refreshing. The itinerant sands of the river make the boating more lively. An overnight stay on the banks of the river in tents is really thrilling and is an added attraction of the boating.
A small hillock beside an imposing river, in the midst of luxuriant greenery, and gurgling streams this hidden treasure presents the pristine beauty of the nature as such.