Hi,Welcome to my City.A City situated in an ideal surrounding between the Krishna River and udameru, its tributary. The third largest City in Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is also the biggest-railway junction in the country. The Mogalrajapuram caves, Kanakadurga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Gundala Church and Gandhi Stupa on Gandhi Hill are some of the places worth a visit.
Situated in idyllic surroundings between the Krishna river and its tributary Budameru, Vijayawada is the heart of Andhra Pradesh. Telugu culture, tradition and ethos abound here. Interestingly, Vijayawada is the second largest commercial centre in Andhra Pradesh, next only to Hyderabad.
Important places at Vijayawada include the famous Prakasam barrage, the 1223.5 m. long road bridge across the Krishna river; the Kanakadurga temple atop the Indrakila Hill; the ogalarajapuram caves that date back to the 5th century AD and contain the idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and a
HOW TO GET THERE:
Available. The Andhra Pradesh Travel & Tourism Development Corporation runs city sightseeing tours covering Kanakadurga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Gandhi hill and Planetarium, etc. The tours are subject to sufficient bookings.
WHAT TO SEE
Akkana & Madanna Caves, Gandhi
Hill, Haxrathbal Mosque, Kanakadurga temple, Mary's Temple, Milk Powder
Factory, Mogalrajapuram Caves, Prakasam Barrage.
MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES: Victoria
Jubilee Regional Museum, Bunder Road.
EXCURSIONS
Agripalli (40 km.), Amaravati (66km.), Chilkalapudi (71 km.), Gudivada (45 km.) Hamsala Deevi (85 km.), Kandapalli (16 km.), Kuchipudi (60 km.), Mangalagiri (12 km.), Manginapuri (83 km.).
TOURIST INFORMATION
CENTRE
Andhra Pradesh Travel & Tourism
Development
Corporation, Motel Krishnaveni, Guntur
Road,
Near Prakasam Barrage, Sitanagaram,
Tel.63270.
Some Ecnomy Hotels in Vijayawada City then click here
1.Kondapalle
The city is a home to maser craftsmen who make colourful wooden toys. The Virupaksha Temple is situated here amidst serene surroundings.
About 16 kms. from Vijayawada
lies Kondapalli, the home of the eye-catching Kondapalli toys.
A 14th century fort built
by the Reddy Kings is also located here.
How to reach ?
Air : Viyaywada is connected by Hyderabad
& Visakhapatnam.
Rail : The City is well connected
to important cities.
Bus : Regular bus service from important
cities.
Some Links of Vijayawada.