⚠️ Critical Booking Rules & Policy
- No Single Person Bookings: Accommodations will not be assigned to single travelers under any circumstance, and no refunds are issued. Please call for staff confirmation before booking.
- Cottage Accommodation: Cottages are extremely limited. Booking and pricing rates for structural cottages are managed exclusively over phone calls.
- Tent Sharing Basis: Standard package covers basic sharing accommodation (4 Members per 1 Tent). For a private 2-member tent setup, an additional fee of ₹700 must be paid on the tour day.
Tour Description
Immerse yourself completely in the raw, unhurried ecosystem of the Godavari valley. Spend your night nestled inside our protected riverside tribal camp at Koruturu under a canopy of stars, complete with traditional village meals, music, and an ambient campfire environment.
Posamma Gandi, Papikondalu ranges, Perantapalli Tribal Village, and the Koruturu Camp Site.
Polavaram Project Construction Area, historic Devipatnam Region.
Vessel Infrastructure & Features
- ⚓ Certified Boat Manager, local guides, and deck crew.
- ⚓ Ground floor layout with row seating and clean toilet facilities.
- ⚓ Open-air 1st-floor deck outfitted with an audio system and center stage.
- ⚓ Onboard cultural and entertainment interactive programs.
2-Day Official Tour Schedule
Railway Station Pickup
Complimentary pickup from Rajahmundry Railway Station/Office. Smooth road transit directly to Polavaram / Purushothapatnam revu docks.
Cruise Check-In & Breakfast
Board the cruise. Savor a freshly made hot breakfast served on deck as the ship sets sail over the river Godavari.
Devipatnam Security Post
Cruise via Devipatnam boundaries, halting temporarily for custom safety clearances at the local police station checkpoint.
Vegetarian Buffet Lunch
A clean, traditional vegetarian lunch buffet is opened on board while cruising through towering mountain corridors.
Papikondalu Canyon Gorge Crossing
Pass right between the three spectacular Papikondalu mountains that stand like a wall in the middle of the river, splitting the East Godavari, West Godavari, and Khammam districts.
Perantapalli Tribal Ashramam Halt
Dock at Perantapalli village. Disembark to tour Ramakrishna Muni Vatika (established in 1927 by Late Poojya Swamiji Balananda Saraswathi), obtain Darshan of Swayambu Lingakara Sri Veereswara Swamy, and enjoy local sightseeing.
Resort Arrival & Ambient Campfire
Arrive at the beautiful Papikondalu resorts located directly on the Godavari banks at Koruturu Tribal Village (West Godavari district). Check-out from the boat, unpack, enjoy hot evening snacks, and settle down for a beautiful evening campfire followed by a hearty Non-Vegetarian dinner.
Jungle Trekking & Stream Bathing
Early morning guided nature trekking through the deep forest cover. Experience stream bathing inside the natural freshwater canal nestled between the mountain ranges.
Campsite Breakfast & Free Time
Enjoy breakfast at the campsite. Spend open free time discovering local scenery or relaxing by the river banks.
Non-Veg Lunch & Return Boarding
Enjoy a freshly prepared 2-item Non-Vegetarian lunch. At 3:00 PM, board the return tourist pickup boat to cruise back down the river.
Dock Arrival & Highway Transit
Arrive smoothly at Pattiseema / Polavaram / Purushothapatnam revu docks. Transition immediately onto our awaiting road vehicles.
Rajahmundry Station Drop
Arrive in Rajahmundry between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, finishing with a complimentary dropping service directly at the Railway Station.
If you require dropping at the holy town of Bhadrachalam instead of returning to Rajahmundry on Day 2, our staff coordinates the following transit links:
- Boarding pickup from Sirivaka to cross over smoothly to Pochavaram by 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM via A/C connecting launch.
- Board an arranged road transit vehicle at Pochavaram for a 70 KM (2 hours) highway travel.
- Arrive safely at Bhadrachalam by 6:30 PM, providing ample time before the main temple doors close at 9:00 PM.
Tent Stay Accommodations
Day 1 Menu: Morning Breakfast, Vegetarian Lunch on cruise, Evening Snacks with Hot Tea, and special Non-Veg Dinner at the resort campsite.
Day 2 Menu: Camp Breakfast, premium 2-item Non-Veg Lunch, and Evening Snacks with Hot Tea.
⏰ Boarding & Reporting Rules
Reporting Time: Check-in counters open at 7:30 AM
Reporting Place:
Punnami Tourism Office,
Near Gowthami Jeevakarunya Sangam,
Godavari Bund Road, Rajahmundry.
Secured transaction via official terminal link.