Vijayawada is the business capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city is situated on the banks of River Krishna. The word ‘Vijayawada’ means the land of victory. The majestic Kanaka Durga Temple on the top of Indrakeeladri Hills epitomises the grandeur of the city. Vijayawada is home to several rock-cut cave temples dating back to the 4th-century. Vijayawada is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country.
Things to do in Vijayawada
Visit Kanaka Durga Temple for the holy darshan. Go on a tour to the historical sites such as the Undavalli Caves, Mogalarajapuram Caves and the ruins of Kondapalli Fort. Enjoy a trip to Rajiv Gandhi Park. Embrace the natural beauty at Kolleru Lake which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India. Reach the top of Mangalagiri Hill and witness the amazing views.
Tourist attractions in Vijayawada
The major sightseeing spots in Vijayawada include Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Bhavani Island, Victoria Museum, Kondapalli Fort, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Hinkar Thirtha, Kolleru Lake, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Hazratbal Mosque and Sri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple.
Places to shop in Vijayawada
MG Road, Kondapalli Market and Besant Road are the major shopping locations in Vijayawada. If you want to buy handicrafts, visit Lepakshi Handicraft Emporium in the Gandhi Nagar area. The store is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation. When it comes to shopping malls in Vijayawada, PVP Square, Trendset Mall, LEPL Centro and D-Address Mall are worth to be mentioned.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Vijayawada is from October to March.
Modes of transport
Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operate a good network of buses in Vijayawada. Further, auto-rickshaws, private taxis and app-based cabs are the convenient modes of transport in the city.
Weather in Vijayawada
Vijayawada has a tropical climate. Summers are extremely hot and humid with the temperature soaring to 47 degrees Celsius. Vijayawada receives medium to heavy rainfall between July and September under the influence of the south-west and north-east monsoons. The city observes mild winters with the lowest temperature falling around 12 degrees Celsius.
Airport in Vijayawada
Vijayawada Airport (IATA: VGA) is situated at Gannavaram, about 13 km from the main city. IndiGo operates around 50 non-stop weekly flights between Vijayawada and cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.