WELCOME TO VIDHYAWADA

Vijayawada Travel Guide
Location : Krishna District, Andhra PradeshArea : 58 sq. kms.

Attractions : Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Undavalli Caves, Gandhi StupaIdeal

Time To Visit : September To February, Especially During Dasara (Dussehra)

¤ The City of Victory, Vijaywada , literally means 'The City of Victory'. It is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the Krishna district, about 275 km from the state capital Hyderabad. Sprawled over an area of 58 sq. km, the city is also called Bezawada. It is situated on the banks of the river Krishna and is surrounded by Indrakiladri Hills on the west and the Budameru river on the north.

¤ History of The CityThe city of Vijayawada also known as 'The City of Victory' has a legend related to it. According to this legend, Vijayawada was founded by Arjuna, one of the five Pandavas of the Mahabharata epic. It was set up around the Malleswara temple and Indrakiladri hill to mark Lord Shiva's Darsan (appearance) he had. Vijayawada travel guide also provides information on Vijayawada as a major religious center for Buddhists and Hindus. It is famous as the hub of Andhra culture. This city was once conquered by the Chalukyas of Kalyan and was visited by the famous scholar Chinese Xuanzang (Hsuan-tsang) in 639 when Buddhism reached its peak here.

¤ Major Highlights of The City Vijayawada is famous for its beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temples. One of the well known temples of this region is the Kanaka Durga temple dedicated to the goddess of power. She is also the presiding deity of the city. Buddhist sites like Amaravati, Gudivada, Ghantasala and others are also located nearby this city.The city of victory is also renowned for delicious mangoes, the king of fruits. The mangoes of this region are mostly used for pickles.

¤ Reach Vijayawada
By Air : The nearest airport is the domestic airport located at Gannavaram, about 20-km, from the city. It connects Vijayawada to Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. It is just a 30-minute flight away from Hyderabad.

By Rail : Situated along the Chennai- Howrah and Chennai-Delhi rail route, Vijayawada is the largest railway junction of the South Central Railway. There are a number of express and super fast trains, connecting Vijayawada with almost all the important places of the country.

By Road : The city has a good network of roads that connects Vijayawada with all the places within the state and also with the major cities in India. One can also go to interesting Buddhist places by the buses of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC).

Local Transport : For local transportation tourist taxis, metered taxis, auto rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are available. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) offers bus services, connecting important places within the city with each other.