Andhra Pradesh is more than just the “Rice bowl” of our country- reasons why

Undoubtedly Andhra Pradesh is one of the largest states in the South of India with the second largest coastline in the country. While it has been divided into Telengana and Seemandhra now, there is a lot the state offers as one, especially with respect to agriculture and tourism.

We may all be well aware that a substantial amount of our country s supply of rice or paddy comes from the fertile region of coastal Andhra. This is primarily due to extremely favorable conditions (Humid and wet) as well as major rivers of Godavari and Krishna and their tributaries that drain the region. Particularly the Konaseema region is rich with lush green paddy fields and coconut/mango groves thus attracting a lot of tourism into this region. You may also bear in mind that this region is home to luxury resorts, because of its strategic location in proximity to religious monuments, scenic backwater boat rides etc. A look into places listed by Konaseema tourism will enlighten you further if at all you plan a trip to Konaseema.

Further, apart from rice red chilies, cotton, ground nuts, tobacco, sugarcane are also grown in the state. Fish/Shrimp/prawn farming as part of aquaculture is also slowly gaining momentum in parts of Andhra Pradesh.

You should visit Andhra Pradesh – it is simply diverse.

Every nook of this state is rich in terms of what it offers as part of nature, ecology, culture as well as religion. AP travel and tourism offers varied attractions to tourists be it lovely beaches in Vizag, lush greenery in coastal Andhra Konaseema region, or architectural marvels that are old time temples forts and palaces spread all over the state. There is a lot to choose and each trip will be an experience by itself. Here is all that you should bear in mind in a nutshell-

• While tourist traffic is generally directed towards places of pilgrimages like shrines and temples, for instance Tirupathi which is major source of revenue for the state government. There are also lesser known places such as Gurramkonda fort, TTD gardens and Silathoranam that are known to be scenic, located a short distance from Tirumala.

• The state also showcases rural arts, toys, sculptures, crafts, textiles, handloom and silks. Smaller towns such as Uppada, Chennapatna can be explored too. The famous Kalamkari art on handloom originated in this state.

• While we simply think Vizagapatam and Hyderabad as major tourist cities in the state; Warangal has also begun to attract a large number of tourists; it is home to natural attractions like beautiful lakes, grand temples forts and beautifully landscaped gardens. The Warangal fort which belongs to the 13th century is also home to a Shiva temple which is built in a star shape.

• It is best to choose a particular place of stay, say a resort suggested by AP travel and tourism and drive around to nearby places of attraction.

A holiday to a particular state must be backed by a lot of research and willingness to explore little known places. What you different on a holiday makes it all the more memorable. Explore Andhra Pradesh during a good season, you will certainly agree with the fact that there is a lot more to it than just paddy fields.

8 activities you could do on a quick trip to Konaseema

What most of us usually do when we decide to take a break is, simply decide on time a destination and figure out a travel plan.  Unless it is a faraway destination where you holiday longer, you most likely a clueless about what to do after day two of a holiday. In the case of longer holidays of course there is a tour planner who works out most of your plans.

So how you make best use of a quick getaway? In fact it is these shorter impromptu holidays that rejuvenate our minds a lot more effectively. From Hyderabad, there are innumerable options that are suggested by AP travel and tourism for you explore in a few hours of a drive.

One such popular and growing in demand destination is Konaseema, located in the coastal Andhra region more specifically the east Godavari district. The entire belt is lush green and simply picturesque thanks to paddy fields and coconut groves adding to the charm is the presence of backwaters of the river Godavari. Such is its growing popularity that there is increase in growth of resorts in Konaseema as well.

Here is what you can to make your getaway, a real get-away and add an element of excitement too!

1. Once you choose a resort to stay through the visit, toy with the idea of exploring the property. Put up your bags begin with a walk inside the resort and also attempt to venture outside.
2. You do not get to see such endless stretches of fertile land with paddy fields, tall coconut trees and possibly fruit trees too. Soak in the nature around you.
3. Have you seen how coconut harvesters go about their job or how rice is sowed and transplanted after a growth phase? To simply watch harvesting and winnowing is a lot of fun too. Talk to locals and try to witness it too.
4. Go full on and indulge in the lovely coastal Andhra cuisine, sea food is abundant in this region.
5. It is a rarity to see horse drawn carriages and bullock carts; life in a quaint village is far cry from the maddening city. Drag the kids and spouse, go on a cart ride and unleash the child in your as well!
6. Lotuses blooming in a pond with clear cool water, sit on a rock soak your feet and gaze into wilderness. There can be nothing more calming than that.
7. Get into the village, try and make friends and learn about the livelihood and about how content they are. A lot of life s lessons can be learnt by travelling.
8. Tired of the outside world, sit back in your resort and ask for some adventure activities for your group. Holidays are meant to bring out the fun side of you, bring it all on.

Konaseema tourism also lists a lot of places that are just a short drive away, temples and other places of religious interest. You may also hop on to your car and make a tour of them. Understand and remember that your holiday is what you make of it. Just after you plan your travel and stay, it is important to have a picture of what you intend to do during the visit.

Tours and Travels | Holiday Packages from Palavelli Resorts - Konaseema

The picturesque Konaseema Godavari District can take you an enthralling world for a weekend stay or a tour for a week. It is up to you to decide which the best thing is that would suit your work schedule. Of all the Konaseema Resorts, the Palavelli resort is a best echo of the unique culture and the scenic beauty of this region. Palavelli is a boutique resort, which offers an ambiance that is pleasing to the eyes and soothing to the mind. The backdrop is of the scenic coconut trees, and the rural ambiance adds to the various types of villas. The resort offers Earth villas, Pond villas, and the Manduva house. Visitors have enough options to choose from. The resort offers swimming pool, gyms and conference facilities with the mix of the thatched roofs. A medley of hues and the vivacity of the rustic life are what the striking features of the resort.

Here are a few highlights of the Palavelli resort packages offered to the tourists, and the opulent features that can never be enjoyed in the other Konaseema Hotels.

• Wedding Package:

A traditional wedding suits well with the pastoral scenes of the resort. Visitors can enjoy the ambiance with the dinner. The dining area is set along the banks of Godavari. Evening gatherings can be organized on the lawns that are on the lake sides. With 39 villas and suite rooms, and a banquet room that can accommodate 40 people, are perfect for Indian weddings. The AC banquet halls can accommodate 300, and you need not worry about decorations and planning for the wedding. The planners and organizers are recommended by the Palavelli resort.

• Conference Package:

The serene ambience is best for the conference events too. The lake side lawns can be used for the evening breaks, and the lakeside dining area is perfect to eat a buffet lunch and dinner. With the river serving as the backdrop, the conference that can seat 40 is perfect for all corporate and other organizational conference meetings.

• Family Package:

Enjoy Konaseema Food and cherish the gorgeous moments, in the rustic ambiance with the family. The foods of Konaseema from the multi cuisine restaurants, leisure activities for family and the temple destinations can prove the resort seamless family tourist destination. The villas with 2 rooms and the suite rooms are apt for accommodating the whole family.

• Social Gathering Package:

Not only as a family or to celebrate the weddings, have you chosen this resort, but also a place to enjoy with friends. Make it your choice for kitty parties and birthday parties, and enjoy the special offers offered by the Palavelli Boutique resort. Not only you can venture Konaseema Tourism, but can sit together and chat on the lawns, and chit chat with the river serving a backdrop. The multi cuisine restaurant can satiate the stomach and taste bud while the leisure activities can relax the minds.

Carry home the prized moments which would have helped you to bond with the family or friends, or made possible your business event go well in a serene environment, and also get special offers when you choose any of the packages.

AP TOURISM

Progress has given us a lot to be thankful about, like fast life, good jobs etc. But such a fast moving life has taken its toll on us. We are stressed out all the time in our attempts to keep up the fast pace. The best way to elevate this stress and relax is, of course, take a holiday and go away for a while. AP Tourism understands these problems and has offered a number of lovely destinations to choose from. You can relax and revive yourself here, and can come back to your jobs with renewed vigour and vitality. Combined with this, the year 2015 has given a golden chance to pamper yourself to these locations with a number of long weekends in this year. So take a look at the beautiful nooks and corners to let yourself relax.

The top ten holiday destinations in Andhra Pradesh:

1.  Konaseema-- Konaseema is an area in the East Godavari district of  Andhra Pradesh and lies between the two branches of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal.Konaseema gets its unusual name from the telugu word ‘kona’ meaning ‘corner’. It boasts a very fertile soil which is the reason for the greenery of the place.

2.  Amalapuram—Amalapuram is a small agricultural town. It is mainly known for its rich Vedic culture. The main tourist attractions are the temples. The town is also a hub of financial and education institutes in the Konaseema region.

3.   Papikondalu-- Papi Hills, also known as Papikondalu in Telugu language is a Hill range situated in Khammam district. The original name was 'PapidiKondalu' which means 'Partition'. The name is due to the fact that these Hills divide River Godavari. The scenic beauty and the peaceful atmosphere of Papi Hills which resembles the Kashmir Valley, stimulates the senses. The waterfalls of Munivaatam located near Papi Hills add to the amusement of tourists.

4.  Pattiseema – It is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district. It is located on the bank of the River Godavari and is very famous for Sri VeerabhadraSwamy Temple.

5.   Kadiyapulanka -- It is a village near Rajahmundry. The best attraction in this town are its nurseries that export flowers all over India. The highlight of the village is the flower show, which is held in January every year and is a prominent place for trading of floriculture and horticulture. The beautiful gardens of Jasmine, Roses and many other flowersare a treat to the eyes of nature lovers.

6.  RallabandiSubbarao Government Museum- This museum was established in the year 1967. The visit is a must for culture lovers as it is here that the mysteries of the past are kept in the form of artefacts like coins, pottery and palm leaf inscriptions.

7.The Dowleswaram Barrage--This is an irrigation structure which is near the village of Dowleswaram. The barrage is built on the lower stretch of the Godavari River before it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It was built by a British irrigation engineer, Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton. 

8.  PrasanthiNilayam—Thisis the main ashram of Sathya Sai Baba in the village of Puttaparthi, where Sathya Sai Baba was born. This area is part of the Anantapur district. "PrasanthiNilayam" literally means "Abode of the Highest Peace. Devotees of Sai Baba must pay this place a visit.

9.   The Chitravathi River- This is an inter-state river that is a tributary of River Pennar in Karnataka. This river is also known as Deva Kanya and considered sacred by many people. 
10.  Kothapatnam is a village in the Prakasam District. The compelling beauty of this beach gives a panoramic view of the long horizon of the sea. It is among the top tourist attractions and offers a variety of entertainment to them.

Now that you have a range of places to choose from and unwind yourself, be quick and book your tour before it is too late.

Konaseema Resorts

The pride of Konaseema tourism- River Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Major rivers in the state of Andhra Pradesh are Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and other rivers such as Pennar, Manjira, Nagavali, and Vamsadhara. The Godavari rises near Nasik in Maharashtra ( in the Western Ghats 50 miles (80 km) from the Arabian Sea) and courses generally eastward across the Deccan plateau, along the Maharashtra–Andhra Pradesh border . It flows across Andhra Pradesh state and then turns  south east before reaching the Bay of Bengal At this juncture it pours into tributaries which is the Gautami i to the north and the Vashishta to the south.   

Resorts in A.P

The delta region which is formed between these two tributaries is the rich and fertile Konaseema region. Konaseema thanks to the bounty river Godavari houses scenic landscapes and flora fauna that attract tourists from all over the south of India. West godavari resorts Resorts along the river especially in the Konaseema region have grown to be hotspots listed in AP tourism. The principal tributaries of the second largest river in India are Penganga, Pranahita, Sabari, Indravati, Manjeera and Manair.

Konaseema tourism

Spiritual significance of the river-

Apart from Ganga and Yamuna, Godavari also holds the special religious importance in India. According to the ancient mythology the river Ganga needs to be paid a visit only after a visit to the Godavari. Godavari is also referred to as the ‘Ganga of the South’. Every twelve years, a huge festival called Pushkaram is held on the banks of the

Andhra resorts

Godavari so as to worship and revere it. There are several pilgrimage places on the banks of the river Godavari. Two major places of worship on the banks of the river includes Trimbakeshwar temple, the ancient temple of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra and Bhadrachalam  the temple of Lord Rama. There are many more temples along the East Godavari and Konaseema region where one can visit temples of great significance. The Godavari has always been held as a special place of pilgrimage for many thousands of years.

Resorts in A.P

The tributaries of River Godavari accounts for the supply of water in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The irrigation-canal system that links the delta of Godavari with the delta of Krishna in the southwest makes this region the richest rice-growing regions in India. Catchment areas of the river Godavari extends to six states namely Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka as well as Odisha. In fact the number of dams that are constructed in the Godavari basin is the highest among all river basins in the country.

Konaseema tourism packages

Resorts in Andhra

The delta region of the river Godavari is largely known as Konaseema. This region is similar to Kerala is terms of greenery backwaters and overall tranquility which is why there are a lot of luxury resorts are that growing in this belt. The region is surrounded by beautiful destinations such as Papi hills, the Kolleru Lake, Maredumilli Forest (as well as Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary), the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary etc. There are also river cruises organized by AP tourism on the Godavari River up to Papi hills and Bhadrachalam. Resorts in Andhra Set out to explore this state sometime, AP tourism offers options like no other.

Konaseema Resorts and Tourism – Andhra Pradesh

Konaseema Hotels

Konaseema is the region of backwaters of Andhra Pradesh….. the land between Vashista and Gautami branches of River Godavari forms one of the most picturesque landscapes of India…. the lush green paddy fields, the dense coconut groves and the silvery water bodies… the Konaseema-Godavari combination provides vibrant canvas of myriad colours of culture and scenic beauty on eastern coast of India. The area of Konaseema (Dindi-Razole) is an ideal microscopic image of the Konaseema delta.. and an appropriate base for the Konaseema House Boat cruise experience with Resort Stay.

Konaseema Hotels

This Konaseema Resort, appropriately named 'Palavelli Resorts' is a tribute to the traditions of the hospitality and culture of the Konaseema. This Konaseema river view resort has several options….the only Villa Resort on the River Godavari… the 'Pond Villas' provide the water front view with suite facilities, the 'Earth Villas' provide the rustic warmth of the mud house in dense planation and the 'Manduva' provides the traditional touch of konaseema.

The water front restaurant 'Indravathi' provides multi-cuisine food including Konaseema delicacies--, the 'Sabha' and ' Samagamum' provide the banquet and conference facilities… Palavelli has become a preferred top location for destination marriages!!

The coconut country resort of Konaseema offers interesting Konaseema Tour Packages..The resort, located at Yalamanchalli Lanka of West Godavari is just driving distance to Razole and Dindi, the Palavelli Resorts is the base point for several fascinating and intriguing packages like the Pancharamas, the Godavari Island Cruises or the temples tour of Godavari districts… thus an ideal base for the Konaseema Tour Packages of your choice…Check the Konaseema Travel guide for options..

 Konaseema Food

This Konaseema Hotel provides facilities for family get together or corporate brain storming sessions or team building exercises. An ideal location for house boat outings or village visits or to enjoy the Konaseema cuisine, especially the rich fish delicacies associated with river Godavari.

A glimpse in tourism in south India- AP Telangana tourism is catching up!

Our country is unique in ways more than one; in terms of the number of languages spoken, food habits, cultural diversities customs temples so on and so forth.Be it Intricate architecture of religious relevance, forts or historical ruins, palm fringed canals, pristine beaches or hill stations, each of the southern states will enrich your trip down south in a different way. Let us look at each one by one.

Konaseema tourism packages

Chennai in the state Tamil Nadu is the fourth largest among Indian cities. Madurai and Kumbakonam are major temple towns in Tamil Nadu.The main attraction of the town Madurai being the Meenakshi temple. The state is also lined with a lot of beaches; Velankanni is another town by the beach which houses a church for mother Mary for Christian devouts. Resorts in various hill stations such as Ooty and Kodaikanal remain most sought after during the summer months. Tamil nadu is home to a lot of ancient historical monuments, mouth watering food and a variety in everything it offers.

West godavari resorts

The moment you think Kerala, what comes to your mind is the lovely backwaters and the greenery which surrounds it. Kochi more popularly known as the “Gateway to Kerala”, an enchanting city which is left with a lot of influence from its settlers those days. A trip in the houseboat along the palm-fringed Kerala canals, or the backwaters is what most tourists are attracted to in Kerala. At this juncture, Kerala also shares these attributes with its counterpart in Andhra Pradesh called Konaseema tourism is picking up pace due to its sheer similarity to Kerala. Trivandrum is the capital city which houses the great Padmanaswamy temple. Munnar is a popular hill station, your best summer holiday in this state.

Resorts in Andhra

Bangalore is the hot shot pit stop in Karnataka from where you can embark onto exploring the state. Karnataka is blessed with pleasant weather for most part of the year thus endearing itself to tourists especially those from abroad. Be it Belur , haleibedu, Sravanabelagola or Hampi the state is full of architectural marvels. Gokarna in the northern part of Karnataka is a popular beach destination. Mysore and Coorg are other well known towns in the state.

Telengana- the most recent state formed in the country shares Hyderabad as the administrative capital with its counterpart- Andhra Pradesh. Be it religious tourism or for sheer architecture the state is teeming today with tourists. Telengana tourism has spots such as Bradrachalam (Temple of the lord Rama), Vemulawada (Sri Raja rajeswara), Yadaagiri gutta and the like. The church at Medak is also a sight to behold. Hyderabad for its share also is home to Mecca masjid, Golconda fort, Hussain sagar lake, Charminar and a hoard of other monuments built during the Nizam days.

Resorts in Godavari districts

AP tourism- One major city of Andhra Pradesh is Visakhapatnamcity which has quite a lot of attractions such as Kailashagiri Park, Visakha Museum, the Dolphins Nose, and the Lighthouse. Araku valley in Vizag district is a known hill station. Horsley Hills is a summer hill resort in the Chittoor district.

West godavari tourism

states forming rich fertile deltas along its tributaries; Konaseema is a place in East Godavari for those who love nature with lush and scenic greenery all around. Be it house boats, temples or adventure Konaseema tourism is to watch out for!