page_title: Rajahmundry
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Rajahmundry / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: English: Sir arthur cotton museum in dahalesvaram-Andhrapradesh,India
context_page_description: Rajahmundry is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is located on the banks of River Godavari in the East Godavari district of the state. During British rule, the District of Rajahmundry was created in the Madras Presidency in 1823. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari District, which was further bifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When the Godavari District was bifurcated, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became the headquarters of West Godavari. It is administered under Rajahmundry revenue division. The city is known for its floriculture, history, culture, agriculture, economy, tourism, and its heritage. It is known as the " Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh ".
  The city's name was derived from Raja Raja Narendra, the ruler of Chalukya dynasty of 11th century who ruled over the city. The city's name was officially changed to Rajamahendravaram from earlier name Rajahmundry.
context_section_description: The river Godavari and its bridges and the Sir Arthur Cotton Museum are some of the attractions in the city. Rajahmundry is a tourist destination in the state. Daily tourist boats are availed from Pushkar Ghat to Papikondalu and Bhadrachalam. Heli Tourism is introduced from Rajahmundry Airport to see tourist places in Godavari Districts. Nurseries in Kadiam Mandal of City is another tourist destination.
  Government of Andhra Pradesh is rehabilitating Havelock Bridge and constructing resorts, convention centers, film studios, hotels, recreational places at Pichukalanka and other islands on River Godavari and eco-tourism centre at Kadiyapulanka, Zoological Park. Government of Andhra Pradesh is constructing Rajahmundry International Cricket Stadium on PPP mode to host international matches. Greater Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (GRMC), Godavari Urban Development Authority (GUDA) and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is planning River Front Development on 22 km stretch of River Godavari from Venkatanagaram to Vemagiri. State Government is making MoUs with private agencies for Malls, Multiplexes, Hotels, Convention Centers and Recreational places on PPP mode as a part of tourism development. Rajahmundry Airport is being developed as an international airport for giving a major boost to tourism in Godavari Districts. Polavaram Project, which is 25 km away from city will become another major tourist site near city.
caption: Cotton museum
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