Maredumilli Eco Tourism

The Maredumilli Forests of East Godavari District are having rich biodiversity and the area is having semi evergreen forests with undulating terrain, which forms part of the Eastern Ghats.T he Maredumilli Community Conservation & Eco Tourism Area is situated on Maredumilli – Bhadrachalam road, nearly 4 Km. away from Maredumilli village. The area is having many streams flowing over the undulating rocks in the deep woods and any visitor feel thrilling experience in the Nature.

The Eco-tourism project is managed by the local indigenous tribal community of Valamuru, Somireddypalem and Valmeekipeta Vana Samrkshana Samithi people with the active support of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The project was successfully completed in a short span of time due to the commitment of the highly motivated community participation coupled with the timely financial assistance from the World Bank aided Andhra Pradesh Community Forest Management Project. This also provided unique opportunity to the native ethnic community to spread the message of conservation to the masses.

The jungle star campsite is located adjoining the Valamuru river with the stream flowing on 3 sides overlooking the Vali-Sugriva Konda which is believed to be the battle ground of the Vali-Sugriva during the Ramayana period. The remarkable variation of the battleground with the presence of grass land, encircled by forests on the other hillocks makes the visitor to pay attention on the legendary story.

As a part of Tourism Development Maredumilli Forest Rest House was constructed in the year 1914, the Forest Rest House is in Maredumilli Village with all facilities. The name of the rest house is Abhayaranya Forest Rest House. Suits are available here for stay of Tourists.

Suit Type	No of Suits	Rent Per Day	For Reservation Contact
VIP Suits	2	Rs.500	District Forest Officer, Kakinada Phone : 0884 - 2379381 Fax : 0884 - 2364534
Other Suits	3	Rs.350

Trek Routes :

1. Valamuru to Amrutha Dhara 8 Km – 2 Km trek deep into waterfall
2. Cross Country Trek – From Tiger camp to Vijjuluru 8 Km
3. Adventure Trek – From Valamuru to Nelluru 10Km

Travle Plans :

1. Rajahmundry – Gokavaram – Rampachodavaram – Maredumilli - 81 Kms.
2. Kakinada – Jaggampeta – Gokavaram-Rampachodavaram-Maredumilli – 120 Kms

Tour Packages :

Sl. No.	Package Type	Cost Per Head
1	Corporate Pages: 2 days trip (including Transport, entry tickets, food, tent accommodation & other hospitalities from Rajahmundry/Kakinada –Jungle Star Nature Camp-Rajahmundry/Kakinada. 2 days trip (Excluding transport) Remaining things same as above 2 days trip- Student package-Up to 10th class.(Excluding Transport) Remaining things same as above.	Rs.2500/- Rs.1750/- Rs.1250/-
2	One day Group Package (Min. 50 Nos., on advance booking)Rajahmundry/Kakinada-Maredumilli Eco-tourism area – Rajahmundry/Kakinada(Including transport, entry tickets, food and guide services)	Rs.300/-

Entry Tickets & Other Services :

Sl. No.	Details	Cost
1	Entry Ticket Per Head (Above 5 Years Old)	Rs.10/-
2	Guide Service (per minimum 10 members & Rs.5/- per each extra person)	Rs.50/-
3	Picnic Permits	Rs.200/-
4	Fish Angularing Per Head Per one hour	Rs.25/-
5	Herbal Bath Facility Per Head Per one hour	Rs.50/-
6	Trek Charges (per 10 people & Rs.20/- per each extra person)	Rs.200/-
7	Use of Still Camera	Rs.25/-
8	Use of Handy Cam	Rs.50/-
9	Parking Charges Light Vehicle Van/Bus Two Wheeler	Rs.25/- Rs.100/- Rs.5/-
*****Visitor Security is taken care by the V.S.S. Security Personnel.

Do's & Don'ts

* Take entry tickets at appropriate places.
* Keep the eco-tourism area surroundings clean.
* Use Dust Bins
* Smoking & Drinking strictly prohibited.
* Don’t use Poly materials.
* Don’t carry flammable things
* Co-operate with us for best services

For any other Information Contact :

* Forest Range Officer, Rampachodavaram. Phone:08864-243838
* Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, Rampachodavaram. Phone: 08864-243838
* District Forest Officer, Kakinada. Phone: 0884-2379381, Mobile:09440810042