Papikondalu trip - halt at Perentapalli

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Perentapalli is a small tribal village in Khammam district. Tourists travelling from Rajahmundry and Bhadrachalam usually change boats at this place to continue their journey in opposite directions. There is a Siva temple on the top of a hill at this place. There are no dedicated purohits here unlike other temples. The local tribes perform puja to the Siva lingam every morning and they maintain the temple complex. Like all temples, photography is prohibited in this place. Important point to note here is about the bell which is outside the main hall where Siva idol is located. Could not find the reason but tourists are advised to ring it only once as against their usual practice of ringing it multiple times in other temples. 

It is said that Sri Ramakrishna who is a disciple of Swami Vivekananda lived in this place and practiced yoga.

This is a giant tree on the hill of Perentapalli. We have to climb the hill on the pathway and pass through this tree to reach Ramakrishna heritage. There are about 50 steps beside this tree.

When we go from Rajahmundry we pass through Kovvuru which is famous for its bamboo huts. One can book these huts in advance for night stay to enjoy the beauty of Papikondalu.

Beauty of this place does not end there, notice the color of hills? beautiful variation isn't it?

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