Andra Pradesh > Khammam > Papi Kondalu
As the mighty Godavari river races past the hills taking the course that resembles a narrow gorge, it appears to be in hurry. The launch ride from Kunavaram to to Papi hills the confluence point of Sabari river with Godavari where from the river turns brown and turbid- is a pleasant experience. As the launch gets closer to the jungles which cover the river route all along, it would be a visual delight and feast of colours for a naked eye. The jungles are inhabited by colourful tribal people. Papi Hills is believed to be a place where all the sins are cleansed.
During the launch journey from Kunavaram to Kolluru, the width of Godavary in between the two banks will be less than one km thereby getting narrowed upto the nearest minimum at Papi hills. A kind of sweetful experience that journey goes on in a brisky way in between the two towers will be enjoyed at the spot.
During the return journey, one can have the darshan of Lord Yoga Rama at the pilgrimage center Sri Rama giri. People believe that Lord Rama used to be under Yoga Samadhi while he was spending the days in Dandakaranya. The bird Jathayavu was stated to have fought against Ravana nearer to Sri Ramagiri and fell tired getting its wings broken While Sita was being taken away. Hence this place was used to be tarmed as Sokkanapalli at first and later as Rekhapalli.
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