Papikonda National Park

Papikonda National Park is a protected area spread over 1,012.86 sq km along the Godavari River in the Papikonda hill range of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. Notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1978 and declared a national park in 2008, it spans Alluri Sitharama Raju and East Godavari districts near Devipatnam. It is known for its moist deciduous forests, scenic gorge, and rich biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a forested hill landscape cut by the Godavari River forming the scenic Papikondalu gorge. Access is primarily by boat from Rajahmundry or Devipatnam, with views of forested hills, river islands and tribal hamlets. Inside the park area visitors can see dense Eastern Ghats vegetation, wildlife sightings including deer, gaur and birds, and viewpoints along the river cruise. Facilities are basic and entry requires forest department permission.