Bhadrachalam Sri Rama
Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple on the Godavari, built by Bhakta Ramadasu. Parnasala and Papikondalu boat trips are close by.
Plan this pilgrimage (2 days)Official booking site ↗
Best time to go
October to March; the Godavari is in spate during the monsoon.
Festivals (expect crowds)
- Sri Rama Navami Kalyanam (March–April)
- Vaikunta Ekadasi
Darshan & practical tips
- Bhadrachalam Road (Kothagudem) is the nearest station, about 40 km away.
- Book Kalyanam tickets early — Sri Rama Navami draws huge crowds.
Timings, dress codes and booking rules change — confirm on the official temple or trust site before you travel.
How to reach Bhadrachalam
- Train: Panduranga Pura (PGP) — 18 km · Aswapuram (AWM) — 24 km · Dornakal Jn (DKJ) — 103 km
- Air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) — 159 km · Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 145 km
- Road: Khammam ~115 km · Eluru ~136 km · Rajamahendravaram ~152 km · Vijayawada ~165 km · Warangal ~177 km · Bhimavaram ~177 km
Suggested 2-day plan
- Day 1: Shri Sita Ramachandraswami Vari Devasthanam – Bhadrachalam → Go-Govinda Kalpavruksha Narasimha Salagrama Asramam → Abhayanjaneya Swamy Temple
- Day 2: Peddamma Gudi → Parnasala Temple → Seethammavari Naracheerelu
Make it my trip — add stays, trains and tripmates
Temples near Bhadrachalam
- Shri Sita Ramachandraswami Vari Devasthanam – Bhadrachalam · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Peddamma Gudi · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~21 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Parnasala Temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~37 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Abhayanjaneya Swamy Temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km · Well liked
- Go-Govinda Kalpavruksha Narasimha Salagrama Asramam · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~2 km · Highly rated
- Chinna Arunachalam · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~15 km · Highly rated
- Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple,Navabharat · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~33 km · Highly rated
- lord shiva temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~0 km
- Venkateswara swami temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~0 km
- Sai Baba Temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Tata Gudi · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Sri Govinda Raja swamy vari Alayam (Thatha Gudi) · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Hanuman Temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- ayyappa swami temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Aanjaneya Swamy Statue · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- SRI BHAKTA RAMA DASU Statue · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Shiva Temple · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km
- Sita Rama Temple. · temple · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~1 km · Well liked
Other places to see nearby
- Seethammavari Naracheerelu · fort · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~37 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Rudrampur Park (Pragathi Vanam) · park · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Tribal Museum,ITDA · museum · Alluri Sitharama Raju · ~1 km · Highly rated
- Godavari River View Point · viewpoint · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~4 km · Well liked
- Pamuleru Picnic Point · viewpoint · Eluru · ~8 km · Well liked
- Rathi Cheruvu · lake · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~27 km
- Kinnerasani Wild Life Sanctuary · sanctuary · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~31 km · Well liked
- Kinnerasani Dam · lake · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~31 km · Well liked
- Kinnerasani Deer Park · sanctuary · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~31 km · Well liked
- Kinnerasani Project · lake · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~34 km · Highly rated
- Vennela Water Falls · waterfall · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~35 km
- Godavari View Point · viewpoint · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~37 km · Highly rated
- CSR Central Park · sanctuary · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~37 km
- Swapnam Water Falls · waterfall · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~37 km · Well liked
- Kinnersani WLS · sanctuary · Bhadradri Kothagudem · ~46 km
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Bhadrachalam Sri Rama?
October to March; the Godavari is in spate during the monsoon.
How do I reach Bhadrachalam?
By train: Panduranga Pura (PGP), 18 km; Aswapuram (AWM), 24 km; Dornakal Jn (DKJ), 103 km. By air: Vijayawada (VGA), 159 km; Madhurapudi (RJA), 145 km. By road from Khammam (~115 km), Eluru (~136 km), Rajamahendravaram (~152 km).
How many days do I need for Bhadrachalam Sri Rama?
Plan 2 days to include darshan and the main places nearby; add a day around festivals and weekends.
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