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🎋 Kolluru & Bamboo Huts Overnight stay in eco‑huts | Riverside tranquility | Papikondalu’s hidden retreat 🌿 Kolluru – a serene riverside hamlet in the Papikondalu hill range, now part of Andhra Pradesh (merged from Telangana’s Khammam district after mandal reorganisation). Famous for its bamboo huts (eco‑friendly cottages) and a forest rest house, Kolluru offers travellers a unique opportunity to spend the night on the banks of the Godavari, surrounded by dense teak forests, chirping birds, and the gentle murmur of the river. It is a key stop in the 2‑day Papikondalu tour package from Bhadrachalam. Here, one can disconnect from the digital world, enjoy tribal hospitality, and wake up to the mist‑covered Eastern Ghats. 🎋 Bamboo Huts Stay 🏞️ Riverside location 🌙 Overnight package 🔥 Tribal dinner 🌅 Sunrise over Godavari 🐘 Near Papikondalu ...

🏕️ Perantalapalli Tribal Village Cloud‑laced hill range | Confluence of Sabari & Godavari | Sri Krishna Munivaatam 🌄 Perantalapalli – a serene tribal village nestled in the Velairpadu mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh (earlier part of Khammam district, Telangana, before the transfer of 7 mandals to AP). Known as the “cloud‑laced hill range,” this picturesque hamlet lies on the route to Papikondalu (Papi Hills) from Kunavaram. The village offers breathtaking views of the confluence of the Sabari River and the Godavari River , as well as the iconic Papi Hills and Munivaatam Falls. At its heart is the Sri Krishna Munivaatam , a sacred mantapam constructed in 1927 by Balananda Swamiji, housing a Shiva idol under a serpent shade. Maintained by the Konda Reddy tribal community, this peaceful spot demands silence, purity, and respect for nature. ☁️ Cloud‑laced hills 🏞️ Confluence view ...

🌿 Papikondalu Wildlife Sanctuary The verdant paradise of Godavari | Scenic hills, boat cruises & tribal heritage 🌊 Papikondalu Wildlife Sanctuary – also known as Papikonda National Park, is a breathtaking protected area straddling the East Godavari and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, extending into Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district . Nestled along the majestic Godavari River, the sanctuary is renowned for its lush green hills, deep gorges, rich biodiversity, and the famous Papikondalu boat cruise that winds through the Papikonda range. The name “Papikondalu” translates to “hills of the Papi people” or “sinuous hills,” referring to the scenic, winding riverine landscape. This sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, Indian gaur, and numerous bird species, making it a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. 🌊 Godavari Cruise 🐅 Tiger Reserve 🏞️ Papikond...

⛰️ Chukkala Parvatam: The Ancient Pilgrim Hill on the Srisailam Route Historic Stone Steps | Panoramic Nallamala Views | Gateway to Srisailam | Telangana/Andhra Pradesh 📍 Chukkala Parvatam (also known as Chukkala Parvatham or Chukkala Parvata Hill ) is a scenic hill located in the Nallamala forest range , straddling the border of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh . It lies on the ancient pilgrim route from Umamaheshwaram to Srisailam , about 4 km from the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple . Historically, pilgrims from the Telangana region (Umamaheshwaram gate) would cross the Krishna River at Jatararevu and then climb Chukkala Parvatam to reach the Srisailam temple. The hill is named after the “chukkalu” (stars) – possibly because the hilltop offers a breathtaking view of the night sky, or because the stone steps resemble stars. Today, it is a peaceful trekking spot and a panoramic viewpoint offering spectacular vistas of the Nallamala hills, ...