LAUNCH RIDE TO PAPI HILLS As part of the tourism development package the district administration of Khammam has introduced a launch ride from Kunavaram to Papi kondalu - the cloud-laced hill range. As the mighty river races past the hills taking the course that resembles a narrow gorge, it appears to be in hurry. The launch ride from Kunavaram- the confluence point of Sabari river with Godavari where from the river turns brown and turbid- is a pleasant experience. As the launch gets closer to the jungles which cover the river route all along, it would be a visual delight and feast of colours for a naked eye. The jungles are inhabited by colourful tribal people. Papi Hills is believed to be a place where all the sins are cleansed. Khammam District is treasure of natural wealth and resources with delightful scenaries appearing in the major part of its agency areas. A remote tribal village Prentalapalli will prove this fact and remain as an excellent example attracting the tourists to have the glimpses of glorious beauties hidden in its fold. Keeping in view, the importance of the place, the District Tourist Department has recently started a package tour from Bhandrachalam to Papi hills through Perantalapally. Perantalapalli village in Velairpadu mandal is situated 80 K.Ms from Bhandrachalam There is some historical background behind the formation of this remote village. The region of this place was under darkness eight decades ago with full of thickened forest containing trees and bushes that none could reside. During the year 1927, the Saint " Sri Swamy Balananda Yogi" visited this place and strived hard for its development and for ameliorating the living standards of tribals here. At present, 30 tribal families are residing in the village and they have taken up the 'Podu' cultivation. The village is a free of Alcoholism and Observes high moral values.