Peddapuram

Peddapuram


Peddapuram is a municipal town situated in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. It was established as a municipality town in 1915 and it is also second oldest town of Andhra Pradesh, after Bheemunipatnam. During the British rule, Sri V.K. Ananthakrishna Aiyar was appointed as the first chairman of this municipality. This town was founded by Maharaja Vatsavai Pedda Pathrudu. King Vatsavai Chathurbhuja Thimma Jagapathi Bahadhur built the famous fort of Peddapuram. The Peddapuram region was taken over by the British East India Company in 1847. The British established the Lutheran High School, one of the oldest high schools of the town.



The most popular feature of this town is its temple dedicated to Goddess Maridamma. In honour of the Goddess, the Jatara Carnival, a popular event of the region, is held at this temple every year during Ashada Masam of the Telugu calendar and lasts for about a month. Other important tourist attractions of this town include the Pandava Caves and Surya Narayana Swami Temple at Pandavula Metta and the temples of Lord Shiva, Lord Venkateswara and Ayyappa Swamy. The town is also well known for its



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


By Air

Nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport.

Peddapuram - 37 km away

By Train

The nearest railway station to Peddapuram is Kakinada Railway Station, situated at a distance of 10.4 km from it.

Shopping


Shopping in Peddapuram is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Peddapuram to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in

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