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Maredumilli

Rain-forest pocket of the Godavari hills with tribal eco-camps

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Best time to visit Maredumilli

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: October to January
  • Shoulder: February to March and July to September, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to June

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Maredumilli season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Jan is ideal: 28 C, clear forest tracks, Amruthadhara still flowing and the camps at their most comfortable.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Apr-Jun the streams dry out, the forest turns to tinder and the valley bakes near 43 C, which is not why you came.

Monsoon June to September Shoulder

Jun-Sep the rain is heavy and leeches are everywhere; the Rampachodavaram ghat slips, but the falls run full.

Autumn October to November Prime time

Oct-Nov is the sweet spot, water still moving and the ghat road clear, and the camps take walk-ins on weekdays.

What Maredumilli is actually like

Forest-department cottages and tribal-run camps with village guides; midweek you may be the only guest there

Things to do in Maredumilli

The local places worth your time in and around Maredumilli, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Amruthadhara Waterfalls

    Waterfall · 8 km out

    The bigger of the two falls here, a short walk down through leech country in the rains; best July to October

  • Jalatarangini Waterfalls

    Waterfall · 4 km out

    Stepped falls close to the road with a forest entry fee; the pool is shallow and the whole stop takes under an hour

  • Jungle Star (Valamuru)

    Activity · 10 km out

    Forest department camp with cottages on stilts and a guided night walk; book with the range office, no walk in beds

  • Bhupathipalem Reservoir

    Lake · 30 km out

    Reservoir ringed by hills below Rampachodavaram, boats when the water is up; the last few km are rough forest road

Getting to Maredumilli

Rajahmundry 90 km by APSRTC bus via Rampachodavaram; forest camps must be booked with the range office

Practical ways in: road

Trip facts

How long to stay
2 days
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
415 m
State
Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates
17.5989, 81.7121

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Maredumilli?

October to January is peak season in Maredumilli. February to March and July to September is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to June. Oct-Nov is the sweet spot, water still moving and the ghat road clear, and the camps take walk-ins on weekdays.

How many days do you need in Maredumilli?

2 days is the usual stay. Forest-department cottages and tribal-run camps with village guides; midweek you may be the only guest there.

How do you get to Maredumilli?

Rajahmundry 90 km by APSRTC bus via Rampachodavaram; forest camps must be booked with the range office. Practical ways in: road.

Is Maredumilli expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

What are the best things to do in Maredumilli?

Amruthadhara Waterfalls, Jalatarangini Waterfalls, Jungle Star (Valamuru) and Bhupathipalem Reservoir. The bigger of the two falls here, a short walk down through leech country in the rains; best July to October.

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