Bhadrachalam is one of the holiest towns of India, located in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a major site of pilgrimage for Hindus all over the world. The region is particularly famous for its Bhadra Chala temple dedicated to Lord Ram, built by Kancharla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramdas in 1630 AD. Sitting on the banks of River Godavari the town radiates an air of divinity that leaves one with the feeling of utmost peace and tranquility not found anywhere else.
A very interesting story associated with this major temple of the region, the Bhadra Chala Rama Temple, which is Kancharla Gopanna a tax revenue collector under the rule of Tani Shah of Golconda (Hyderabad) used to collect money to build this temple, when that fell insufficient, he took money from the tax money collected and as such was jailed for 12 years by the King, looking at the plight of his devotee Lord Rama paid the money and got is devotee free from the King's custody.
Bhadrachalam being a major pilgrimage site the main attractions of the region are the various temples and related monuments. Some of the prominent attractions of Bhadrachalam are the Bhadra Chala Rama Temple, a small museum showcasing the jewelry made by Bhakta Ramdas for the Gods idols, edicts made by Bhakta Ramdas, Parnasala, Papikondalu Hills and Perantallapally - Lord Shiva Temple among others.
Being a popular pilgrimage site the region hosts a large number of pilgrims and tourists and as such for their comfortable accommodation there are numbers of good hotels in Bhadrachalam that offer quality lodging facilities along with a range of services and facilities. However, the hotels in Bhadrachalam are found primarily in the budget and mid range category and as such there is a dearth of good luxury hotel in the region.
Bhadrachalam is pretty well connected by means of the rail and road to the various regions of the country. The nearest railway station is located in Bhadrachalam Road, located 40 km from the main town. The Bhadrachalam Road railway station is also commonly referred to as the Kothagudem Railway Station. The nearest airport from Bhadrachalam is the Hyderabad airport and lastly, there are ample number of buses and taxis that regularly ply back and forth the region from various parts of the state.
The best time to visit the region of Bhadrachalam is during the Ram Navami and Mukkoti, which draws in a large number of pilgrims from all over the country who flock to the region to witness the special darshan of Lord Rama and the various ceremonies marking the occasion.
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