Rajahmundry is the cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh. The first poet in the Telugu Literature called Nannayya hails from this place. Sri Kandukuri Veerasalingam Pantulu who is known as the south indian Raja Rammohan Roy belongs to this place.

Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Pattiseema, which is picturesquely located on a hill known as Devakuta Parvatha in the middle of the Godavari river. Pattiseema is 120 kms from Eluru. The place held a pleasant surprise for city dwellers. The famous temple of Sri Veerabhadra is picturesquely located on a hillock known as Devakuta Parvatha situated in the middle of the river Godavari. As per mythology, Veerabhadra is born out of the lock of Shiva's hair during his tandava performance on sighting his wife getting burnt in the fire of the yagna being conducted by Daksha, his father-in-law. You have to cross the river on board a crude motorboat to reach the temple.
Papi Hills - The Most Popular location, for every visitor of Rajahmundry. Cruise Boat Service from Rajahmundry to famous papikondalu is a must visit giving you a spell binding view of the nature, and a very exciting experience in Godavari River Cruise. Boat Trips from Rajahmundry / Purushottama Patnam would cost your Rs.500/- onwards, by some Professional Operators who can be contacted on 9440082627, 9490942788. Services are provided in A/c Cruise with Veg. & Non. Veg Food and fantastic Night Halt in Bamboo Cottages Huts a KOLLURU ISLAND. A life time experience.


Rose Milk
Kotagummam the commercial area in Rajahmundry you will find a flavored milk called "Rose Milk". This milk is being served here for more than 50 years.

The Rose Milk is available in three flavors: Plain,With Kova and With Semiya

Sleep
There are so many good hotels including Star hotels in Rajahmundry for better stay.

Anand Regency is a 3 star hotel with comfortable rooms and nice ambience.
River bay is the best of the lot, offering a great view of the godavari. the hotels itself comprises of cozy cottages adjoining the godavari. The food is great. The continental part of it good.There is also a water park and a health club. BOTTOM LINE - it's THE classiest one in RJY>
[edit] Get out
Godavari cruise
Dindi AP Tourism resort and houseboats
Maredumilli forest retreat
Annavaram 70km
Papikondalu
Ryali
Dowlaiswaram barrage
Cotton museum
ONGC base complex
Bakes and cakes
Goutami Ghat
River Bay ( THE Water park there)
Movie theaters
Anand sweets chat outlet
Ryali is located 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and 34 Km from Amalapuram and it is situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, Tributaries of river Godavari, this is the site of the renowned Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple. The exquisite idol, made of black stone depicting Maha Vishnu and Mohini on its front and rear sides, is a real marvel of sculptural dexterity.