Travel to Vijayawada | Vijayawada Tourism

Vijayawada, also called as "Bezawada", is 257-km from Hyderabad and is located on the banks of the Krishna River, and is bounded by the Indrakiladri hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city forms a part of the Krishna district, spread over an area of 58-sq- km (urban area).The major railway junction on the banks of the mighty Krishna River is practically known as the centre of Andhra Pradesh in all the apects. It is an important industrial centre and a fairly hectic town. Few travelers stop here but it's a most convenient place from which to visit Amravathi. In Vijayawada itself, there are a number of important Hindu temples including the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakiladri Hill, as well as two 1000-year-old Jain temples. About eight km from Vijayawada, across the river, are the ancient Hindu cave temples of Undavalil. The name of Vijayawada is derived from the "Vijaya" - victory.

Vijayawada or the "City of Victory" as it literally translates is called so as it was here or so it is believed that Arjuna, the Pandava Prince was rewarded for his penance, which he did on Indrakiladri Hill. A predominantly business city of the Coastal Anthra, Vijayawada on the banks of the holy river Krishna attracts many piligrims as well for its temple dedicated to Durga. The city is also a base for visiting the Buddhist excavations at Amaravati, which is less than 70 kms, away. Also accessible from Vijayawada are the towns of Kuchipudi, Mangalagiri and Kondapalli which are famous for dance, temple and handicrafts respectively. So altogether Vijayawada presents a colourful and varied picture and can be termed as a business cum pilgrim cum tourist center.

 

Tourist Places in Vijayawada | Vijayawada Excursion Tours :

1) Akkana & Madanna Caves 2) Gandhi Hill 3) Haxrathbal Mosque 4) Kanakadurga Temple 5) Mary's Temple 6) Milk Powder Factory 7) Mogalrajapuram Caves 8) Prakasam Barrage 9) Victoria Jubilee Regional Museum 10) Agripalli 11) Amaravati 12) Chilkalapudi 13) Gudivada 14) Hamsala Devi 15) Kandapalli 16) Kuchipudi 17) Mangalagiri 18) Manginapuri.

Reach Vijayawada :The city of Vijayawada is well connected to most of the major cities in India and overseas through an excellent air network. There are flights to Hyderabad and Rajamundry. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are also available for local transport.

By Air: Connected to Hyderabad & Rajamundary.
By Rail: Connected with the major cities.
By Road: Buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and Private buses operate to all centres in the region.

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