β οΈ Important Operational Notice
This special combined river and road circuit requires a minimum of 4 members to run. Ground lodging defaults to deluxe layouts with 3 members assigned per room at Bhadrachalam. Age proof must be shown at boarding to clear children group rates.
Package Cost Matrix
| Tier Configuration | Adult Price | Child Price (3-10 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium A/C Package | βΉ5,500 | βΉ5,200 (Age Proof Required) |
| Standard Non-A/C Package | βΉ5,200 | βΉ4,800 (Age Proof Required) |
Luxury Cruise Amenities
Tour Schedule & Transit Matrix
Station Pickup & Road Departure
Pickup from the Rajahmundry Railway Station. Drive out via road vehicle heading toward the Gandi Pochamma Temple riverfront terminal.
Cruise Boarding & Breakfast
Board the cruise ship. Enjoy a fresh breakfast on deck as the cruise sets sail upstream on the holy Godavari River.
Devipatnam Security Crossing
Sail past Devipatnam, pausing briefly for the routine local police station check-up clearances.
Vegetarian Buffet on Board
A traditional vegetarian lunch is served in the main dining area while navigating between canyon walls.
Papikondalu Canyon Crossing
Cruise through the heart of the three legendary Papi Hills, which form a grand mountain corridor separating the East Godavari, West Godavari, and Khammam districts.
Perantapalli Tribal Village Halt
Disembark at Perantapalli. Visit the historic Ramakrishna Muni Vatika (established in 1927 by Late Poojya Swamiji Balananda Saraswathi), obtain Darshan of Swayambu Sri Veereswara Swamy, and explore the local settlement layout.
River Shuttle to Pochavaram
Switch over to a connecting non-A/C boat link at Perantapalli to navigate toward the Pochavaram village banks, arriving by 5:00 PM.
Ghat Drive & Hotel Check-In
Board an A/C or Non-A/C vehicle at Pochavaram for a 2-hour road journey. Arrive at Bhadrachalam by 7:30 PM for room assignments (3 members per room layout) and a fresh vegetarian dinner.
River & Road Loop
Cruising Sights: Polavaram Project construction zone, Devipatnam checkpoints, Papi Hills, and Perantapalli Ashram.
Included Meals (Day 1): Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks with Tea, and a hot Vegetarian Dinner.
Included Meals (Day 2): Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening Snacks with Tea.
β° Departure Logistical Rules
Reporting Time: Attendance check-in closes at 7:30 AM
Reporting Place:
Punnami Tourism Office,
Near Gowthami Jeevakarunya Sangam,
Godavari Bund Road, Rajahmundry.