MAREDUMILLI

There is nothing like a refreshing weekend trip to a hill station. Maredumilli gives the experience quite refreshing and rejuvenating. Located in North of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh this hill station offers everything from waterfalls to scenic locations that will inspire you. Popular dishes like Bamboo Chicken will give your palate a never before experience.

Hill view near Maredumilli

Wildlife preserves and tribal cultures welcome us into more traditional cultures of Andhra Pradesh. Scenic beauties and landscapes are an eye feast to us. You can hear the most beautiful and relaxing sound of rivers. Trees, Mountains, Rivers, lakes, Waterfalls and tasty dishes like Bamboo Chicken are the authenticities of this place. Rubber plantation, Bamboo, Teak and Kesar colour fruits are the native beauties around Maredumilli. Wildlife like Tigers, Wild Boars, Chital(Spotted Deer) and Bisons are popular here. We can see monkeys almost everywhere.

It falls exactly 80 km from Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry), 128 km from Kakinada, 429 km from Hyderabad, 227 from Vijayawada and 229 km from Visakhapatnam. Direct buses are available from Rajamahendravaram(Rajahmundry), Kakinada and Rampa Chodavaram.

Hill view from Pamuleru lake viewpoint

Rampa Chodavaram to Maredumilli

Maredumilli is approximately 25 km from Rampa Chodavaram. A thrilling and chilling drive through ghat roads and lake shores. Every inch of it gives a chilling experience.

    

A lake near Maredumilli

Jalatharangini

 6 km from Maredumilli bus stop, a small but beautiful waterfall Jalatharangini appears on the left. An entry ticket of ₹10 seems to be underpriced for its beauty. Chilling freshwater flows through rocks. Water is so crystal clear we can see the bottom of it. It is so refreshing when we wash our face.

Jalatharangini waterfalls

A lake near Jalatharangini waterfalls

Chinthaleru

Located 14 km from Maredumilli bus stop towards north-east of Maredumilli, Chinthaleru is a village that offers scenic beauties and landscapes. It has all the rustic feeling. Mountains and clear skies look colourful giving the eyes a fantastic treat.

View from Chinthaleru lake

A tribal house in Chinthaleru

Chinthaleru "Ethipothala Padakam(Lift Irrigation)" over the Chinthaleru lake is a lifting irrigation of freshwater over Chinthaleru lake that flows from the top of the hill. Water in this lake is fresh water and a good source of fishing for locals. 

Chinthaleru lake

Manyam Viewpoint

Located on Hilltop approximately 30 km from Maredumilli towards Bhadrachalam. This viewpoint is free to all(no entry ticket). This is the peak point from where entire hills and forests are visible. This viewpoint offers an eye feast to our eyes. Fresh air and cool breeze rejuvenate us. Best time to visit is at 5:30 AM. You can enjoy the fog and sunrise.

Fog over mountains

View from Manyam viewpoint

Pamuleru lake viewpoint

Pamuleru lake is approximately 10 km from Maredumilli. It offers a scenic location and natural beauty. This lake is located near "Jungle star nature campsite", a hill trekking place. The early morning sunrise is visible through mountains here.

Pamuleru lake(North view of viewpoint bridge)

Pamuleru lake(South view of viewpoint bridge)

Plantation

Plants like Rubber, Bamboo, and others are grown here. Kesar colour fruit contains an orange colour substance in the center which is used as an artificial colouring in sweets. Locals depend on these plantations. Their livelihood depends on these plants.

Bamboo is used in paper industries like International Paper(formerly "AP Paper Mills") in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry). Bamboo is also used to cook dishes like Chicken, Fish, Wild Chicken and Rice which are authentic dishes in Maredumilli. Gums are extracted from Rubber plants and are mixed with acids to form rubber sheets which are sold to factories. 

Kesar Colour fruits

Kesar Colour fruit tree

Broom Grass(Thysanolaena)

Rubber Plantation

 There are many more of these beauties in Maredumilli which I will discuss later in another post. This trip leaves you with a lifetime experience of cheer and joy. An experience to palate, taste buds, eyes, and mind that cannot be replaced.