Godavari River : Water fleet Rajahmundry: 0883-5578411

It is recognized as a highly potential tourism zone & described as highly scenic corridor for river cruises through densely forested hill ranges, wildlife areas & agricultural landscapes. The total stretch of the Godavari below Dawaleswaram Ayakat is 100 kms, of the which 68 kms of Visista & 20 kms of Vynatryam have tremendous scope for houseboats cruise.

A floating jetty costing Rs.10.5 lakh was installed at Rajahmundry before the Godavari Pushkaram. The Russian Zaria with capacity to seat 80 persons has now modernised for the Pleasure Cruises on the River Godavari.

Charges per person	Adult	Child
1.Zaria Launch (Pattiseema & back)	Rs.10,500/-
2.Zaria Launch (Papi Kondalu) / 60 seater	Rs.30,000/-
3.Zaria Launch (special hire 1 hour) Evening party & get together	Rs.3000/-

A 50 seat capacity Chitrangi  boat has been added to water fleet facility at Rajahmundry for local river cruises. The vessel was acquired at a cost of Rs.12 Lakh. The water fleet strength has risen from 40 in 1999 to 87 in 2003.The revenue generated by the water fleet has been Rs.280 Lakhs during the yr. 2002-03.

Charges per person	Adult	Child
1. Chitrangi Launch (per hour)	Rs.1500/-
2. Stern drive boat up to Papi Kondalu & back/20 seater	Rs.10,000/-
3. Stern drive boat up to Pattiseema & back	Rs.5000/-

Corporation is working out plans for introducing water sports on different water bodies of the State meeting the expectations of the youth & the adventurous tourist

Godavari Pushkarams is celebrated once every 12 years at Pushkara Tirtham, near Rajahmundry. The legend has it that when sage Gautama was doing penance on the Brahmagiri Hill a severe famine occurred in the village the people of this famine. Since then these Pushkarams are being celebrated to commemorate the end of this serious famine. During the 12 days of pushkaram, Pujas are performed after taking a dip in the river Godavari.

Charges per person	Adult	Child
1. Mechanized/Chitrangi/Sterndrive Boat	Rs.25/-	Rs.15/-
2. Speed Boat(per trip)	Rs.120/-
3. Pedal Boat/20 minutes	Rs.10/-per

Note: Tariff subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities
Mechanised Boats
Speed Boats
Deluxe Boats
Stern drive Boats
Pleasure Cruise
House Boats at Razole