Papikonda National Park Tour Package (2 Days)
2-day Papikondalu tour from Rajahmundry: Devipatnam (Papikondalu boat point). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
25° – 31°C
October in Papikonda National Park
Description
2-day Papikondalu tour from Rajahmundry: Devipatnam (Papikondalu boat point). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Godavari bridges, Kotilingeswara Temple, Godavari Harathi and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Rajahmundry. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Papikonda National Park
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 37°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Rajahmundry on the Godavari
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Rajahmundry in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry sits where the Godavari spreads wide before its delta. Look out over the river from the bridges, visit the Kotilingeswara and ISKCON temples on the bank, and at dusk watch the Godavari Harathi, the evening lamp offering to the river at Pushkar Ghat. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
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Godavari bridges
The old Havelock bridge and the road-cum-rail bridge across the river.
- 2
Kotilingeswara Temple
A Shiva temple on the river bank.
- 3
Godavari Harathi
The evening lamp offering at Pushkar Ghat.
Boat cruise into the Papikondalu hills
Drive early to the boat point for the day cruise up the Godavari into the Papikondalu gorge, where the river winds between steep forested hills of the national park. The boat stops at the hill village of Perantalapalli and lunch is served on board. After the boat returns in the afternoon, head home. Drive from Rajahmundry to Devipatnam (Papikondalu boat point) (about 46 km, 1 hr) and from Devipatnam (Papikondalu boat point) to Rajahmundry (about 46 km, 1 hr), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Rajahmundry. The tour ends here.
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Papikondalu gorge
The Godavari squeezed between steep wooded hills.
- 2
Papikonda National Park
Dry deciduous forest along both banks of the river.
- 3
Perantalapalli
A riverside hill village with an ashram.
Tour Overview
The Godavari gorge through the Papikonda hills, seen on a day-long boat cruise from Rajahmundry, with the river town's ghats, temples and evening harathi.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Rajahmundry. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Papikondalu Tour from Rajahmundry
- Godavari bridges
- Kotilingeswara Temple
- Godavari Harathi
- Papikondalu gorge
- Papikonda National Park
- Perantalapalli
Inclusions in the Papikondalu Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajahmundry for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Papikondalu Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Papikondalu Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Before you go: The Papikondalu cruise runs only when the river level and the Godavari boat authorities allow it; it stops in the monsoon floods and has been suspended at times. Boat timings, operators and rules change, so check current rules when you book. Carry an ID for the boat.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rajahmundry, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Places Covered
- Godavari bridges
- Kotilingeswara Temple
- Godavari Harathi
- Papikondalu gorge
- Papikonda National Park
- Perantalapalli
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajahmundry for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Before you go: The Papikondalu cruise runs only when the river level and the Godavari boat authorities allow it; it stops in the monsoon floods and has been suspended at times. Boat timings, operators and rules change, so check current rules when you book. Carry an ID for the boat.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Rajahmundry, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Rajahmundry on day 1 and you are back in Rajahmundry on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–March.
The Papikondalu cruise runs only when the river level and the Godavari boat authorities allow it; it stops in the monsoon floods and has been suspended at times. Boat timings, operators and rules change, so check current rules when you book. Carry an ID for the boat.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to