Flight tickets from Bengaluru to Rajahmundry

Rajamundhry Information Guide

Located on the banks of the holy Godavari river, a place that's revered by Hindus, the city of Rajamundhry is rich in its traditional heritage. The city is in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is often referred to as the cultural capital of the state. Did you know, this city was actually the birth place of the Telugu language? It is also a city that's famous for its rich sarees with stunning silver and gold borders. Yes, not many people are aware of how wonderfully different this place is, and if you do a bit of research before your trip, you are going to be in for a treat when you visit Rajamundhry from Bengaluru.

Food

If you are flying down from Bengaluru to Rajamundhry, you must most definitely try the Hyderabadi biryani. Some of the pickles like mango and chili will steal your heart, so if you are a pickle lover or have one back home, grab a bottle or two to take back with you. The Andhra thali will give you an idea of the different dishes famous in this city and is a good way to sample a bit of everything the city has to offer. If you need something too cool your system with, try the rose milk with semiya. The other flavours of the rose milk are plain and with kova.

Things to do

If you are a nature lover, don't forget to visit Papi Hills, where the waterfalls will make you want to stare into blissful wonder. There's a cotton museum and River Bay Water Park that you can explore when you are in Rajamundhry. The Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Pattiseema is located atop a hill in the middle of the Godavari river. It is about 120 kilometres from Eluru in case you want to understand where exactly the temple is located. If you are keen on going on a cruise, you should experience the Godavari cruise that lets you get a first-hand experience of what it feels like floating in nature's lap. Don't miss the opportunity to take pictures of the Godavari Archi Bridge, one of the 6 most spectacular bridges in India

Shopping

Popularly known as Southern Bombay, Rajamundhry, is the commercial capital of two Godavari Districts. It attracts a lot of shopping enthusiasts too, as the city is well-known for its textile business. There are over 500 wholesale cloth shops that supply beautiful material to various districts like Visakha, Godavari and so on. If you have a keen eye for fashion, you're sure to snap up a good deal here and can take it back to stitch into your own patterned sari, top or blouse. But it's not just textiles, the city is also famous for its furniture.

History

There's a lot of rich history and culture in the city of Rajamundhry, and the people of the city and proud of it. The city is the birthplace of the famous Telugu poet Nannayya. The Fort of Dutch was built back in 1602, it was then captured by the British and converted into a jail. To this date, this Fort of Dutch is being used as a central jail.

Airport Information for Bengaluru to Rajamundhry

Arrival

Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh 533103

Departure

Bengaluru International Airport (BLR)
Devananhalli, Bangalore 560 300

Getting to Bengaluru Airport

• The Bengaluru airport is about 38 kms from the downtown city
• You can easily jump into any of the state-run buses that connect Bengaluru throughout
• If you need a cab to take you to your destination, you can hire one.
• Leave a little in earlier to avoid peak hours and also to be safe because you never know when you can get stuck in traffic

Travelling from Rajamundhry Airport

• You can take a cab or bus to reach the airport, which is 16 kms from the railway station
• There is a rental booth outside the terminal where you can book your cab from
• There are state-run and private buses available from outside the airport