Bhadradri Kothagudem district was formed from erstwhile Khammam district. The district boundaries with Bhoopalapalle, Mahabubabad and Khammam districts and the states of AP and Chhattisgarh.
Bhadrachalam, a key town of pilgrimage importance, is located in Kothagudem district. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. The town shares its historical significance with Ramayana Era.
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 12 kilometers away from Palvancha town. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 635.4 square kilometers and is home to a rich wildlife, including leopards, spotted deer and gaurs, besides different bird species. The sanctuary got its name after the river Kinnerasani. The sanctuary, a part of the Dandakaranya Forests, is a haven of exotic wildlife and tourists enjoy their visit here by spotting several animals in their natural habitat.
Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam
A sacred place that attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the world, it is the abode of Lord Rama (The seventh incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu). The hillock is encircled by holy river Godavari flowing towards southern direction of the famous shrine Bhadrachalam - the name derived from Bhadragiri (Mountain of Bhadra-a boon child of Meru and Menaka).
According to a Itihasas, the significance of this shrine dates back to the Ramayana Era. This coherent hill place existed in “Dandakaranya” of Ramayana period where Rama with his consort Sita and brother Laxmana had spent their vanavasa and Parnashaala (the place connected to the famous Golden Deer and the place from where Sita was abducted by Ravana.) is also in the vicinity of this temple site.