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Andhra Pradesh | India
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Vijayawada is categorised as Pilgrimage / Business and Transit


Kanaka Durga Temple
Undavalli Caves (Photo Courtesy: Sigirisetty Surya Kiran)
Statue of Lord Vishnu (Photo Courtesy: Ramireddy.y)
Mangalagiri Temple (Photo Courtesy: Adityamadhav83)
Kondapalli Fort (Photo Courtesy: Man praveen)
Prakasham Barrage (Photo Courtesy: Subhash Chandra)

Reasons to Visit
  • Vijaywada is a Major business center in Andhra Pradesh
  • Surrounded by hills and number of canals criss – crossing the city gives it a Venetian look.
  • Home to heavy industries like the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station, Milk Products Factory etc.
  • Vijaywada is also an access point to visit Amaravathi, a buddhist pilgrimage centre.
Recommendations
  • Major Cities and Access Points of Andhra Pradesh"Vijayawada is home to heavy industries like the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station, Milk Products Factory etc. Vijaywada Airport / Railway Station is also an access point to visit Amaravathi, a buddhist pilgrimage centre, pilgrim centre of Guntur and beach getaway of Suryalanka."
  • Buddhist Heritage Destinations In India"Amravati (49 kms from Vijayawada) is visited for Buddhist stupa originally built during the reign of emperor Ashoka that were completed in 200 CE."
  • Destinations on the Bhubaneshwar - Chennai Route"A large city at 450 kms North of Chennai popular for transit stays for travellers going towards Visakhapatnam from Chennai"
Access Information

Vijayawada has 3 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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Mid-segment1
Premium2
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Hotel3

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1 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Vijayawada

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Getaway (1-3 nights)1

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List of Holidays for Vijayawada

Getaway

  • Vijayawada Pilgrim Escape (1 Nights)

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Vijayawada has 8 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Vijayawada to Amravathi Day visit and backRs. 2523
Vijayawada to Annavaram Darshan and backRs. 7041
Vijayawada to Guntur Temples and backRs. 1855
Vijayawada to Manginapudi Beach and backRs. 2817
Vijayawada to Pancharamalu Darshan and backRs. 7745
Visit Kanak Durga TempleRs. 1855

Point to Point Transport

ServicesRates Starting From
Vijayawada Pickup and Drop to GunturRs. 1409

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Vijayawada Railway Station TransfersRs. 619

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Destination Ideas

  • Vijayawada Pilgrimage

Festivals linked to Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)

  • Pongal in Andhra Pradesh

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    St. Marys church is home to feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, attended by hundreds of people. The church is situated on a hillock on the eastern side of the city.
    Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    3
    Kanaka Durga Temple is synonymous with Vijayawada and mentioned in ancient texts. Kanaka Durga Temple is a renowned Hindu Temple located on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    5
    Rajiv Gandhi Park is a popular tourist park having a mini zoo, a garden and a musical water fountain.
    Zoo, Gardens
    General, City Zoo
    5
    Victoria Museum has a carefully preserved collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions.
    Museum
    Archeological Museum
    5
    The first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft (150 m). The 52 ft (16 m) stupa was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the President of India. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma Gandhis life and a planetarium are the other attractions.
    Activity, Institute
    Planetarium, Sound and Light Show
    5
    Built across the river Krishna, Prakasham Barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its three canals that run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian look.
    Lake or Riverside
    Dam
    6
    The Undavalli Caves are an example of Indian rock-cut architecture and a testimonial of ancient vishwakarma sthapathis
    Heritage Site
    Caves
    6
    Mangalagiri is a renowned pilgrim centre for its Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple which is one among the tallest temple towers in India.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Other
    16
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Hinkar Tirtha is a renowned Jain temple and Tirth situated in Mangalagiri hills near Vijayawada
    Temple or Holy Place
    Jain Temple
    16
    Kondapalli Fort is a 7th century fort situated 16 kms from Vijayawada with an impressive three storeyed rock tower
    Heritage Site
    Fort
    16
    Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary is a renowned Bird sanctuary in Guntur area and recommended for bird wathers. The water tanks in the village are unique as they provide refuge to many species birds including endangered Spot-Billed Pelicans and Painted Storks.
    Activity
    Bird Watching
    36
    Amravati is visited for Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also the site of Buddhist stupa originally built during the reign of emperor Ashoka that were completed in 200 CE.
    Temple or Holy Place, Heritage Site
    Lord Shiva, Buddhist Heritage
    49

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Average Day / Night Temperature of Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh,India

January
32°C / 19°C
February
34°C / 21°C
March
38°C / 24°C
April
40°C / 28°C
May
44°C / 31°C
June
37°C / 29°C
July
35°C / 28°C
August
34°C / 27°C
September
34°C / 25°C
October
34°C / 23°C
November
32°C / 21°C
December
32°C / 21°C

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Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
MG RoadMG Road is part of the city centre in Vijayawada, runs parallel to NH-05 and is where a lot of business hotels are situated.Transit/Business3
Airport in Vijayawada
  • Vijayawada Airport ( VGA ) , Vijayawada
Railway Stations in Vijayawada
  • Vijayawada Junction ( BZA ), Vijayawada
Recommended travel connections to Vijayawada from Major Cities.
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* Direct Connectivity

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