Akhanda Godavari is attracting the tourists. As the Godavari floodwaters have subsided, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has granted permission to resume the papikondala excursion. The Godavari has new grandeur after the floods. On the weekends, tourists take a boat cruise to relax. The Godavari River boat trip has resumed, and tourists are sharing their enjoyment amidst the surrounding natural beauty. Due to the recent floods, access to Papikondala was halted for around three months. As the river's water level has lowered, the authorities are now preparing to launch the yatra in a full pledged manner.