Rampachodavaram Travel Information

An exciting launch ride on river Godavari from Devipatnam takes you to the tribal villages of Gandipochama and Rampachodavaram. You can reach Rampachodavaram by road from Rajahmundry which is at a distance of 50 Kms.

Here one can witness the traditional tribal dance, "Vela" performed by women dressed in bright attire. The dance is highly rhythmic accompanied by singing. Yet another tribal dance called Kommu is performed by men only, dressed in typical tribal attire with a head gear of horns.

While at Rampachodavaram , one can drive down to Marademalli just 20 Kms away, which is a little known hill station. The drive through the dense jungle is quite enjoyable and one can expect to encounter wild life. At Marademalli coffee and rubber plantations are cultivated by the tribals.