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KALLUR  : Kallur is located 50 Kms form Khammam. The famous Lord Venu Gopala Swamy temple, built over 400 years ago by Queen Rudrama Devi, is situated here. Nearby is a lord Siva temple, constructed by the Kakatiya ruler king Prathapa Rudra, with five lingas and a huge water tank.

               

GUNDALA : 5 Kms from the temple town of Bhadrachalam , down the river Godavari is Gundala, famous for the hot springs on the river bed. These hot springs extend over an area of around  100 square yards. It is believed that the springs have been formed as a result of the celestial fire offered by the serpent King Adi Seshu.

               

GARLA : Located 40 Kms from Khammam, Garla is the site of the renowned Lord Venkateswara temple which was built in the 15th century  by the Kakatiyas. The walls are adorned with beautiful sculptures which represent the finest craftsmanship of that period.

            

ANNAPUREDDYPALLY : The historic 700 year old, Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple is situated in Annapureddypally, which is at a distance of 75 Kms from Khammam. Built during the reign of the Kakatiyas, it represents the epitome of South Indian culture and heritage and boasts of excellent sculptures inscribed on the walls and pillars.

GODAVARI CRUISE : Every Sunday the A.P.Toursim launch goes on a 160 Kms. 12 hour cruise from Bhadrachalam to Parentaplli via Papi Hills, the tourists are served tea, breakfast and refreshments on board.

Godavari is one of the most scenic rivers of South India passing through multi hued landscapes of Papi Hills. Every year between August and February, the river plays host to the Godavari cruise. Film shootings are a regular feature here because of the breathtaking landscapes.

Parentapll has an ashram or a hermitage where only female devotees reside in between there is a stop of Papikonds Hills which are extremely picturesque. Private boats are also available on hire.

SRI VENKATESHWARA SWAMY TEMPLE , JAMALAPURAM : Located in Jamalapuram, 85 kms. from Khammam town and 65 kms. from Vijayawada by road, is a very old Venkateshara Swamy temple. Also called Telengana Chinna Tirupati, Swayambhoo” and “Swayam Vyakta”, this temple is believed to be over 1000 years old and visited by a large numbers of devotees especially every Saturday. The temple is considered to be very holy and its believed that pujas and darshan here lead to fulfillment of desires and wishes.