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Introduction:
On the banks of Krishna River, Vijaywada is the city of temples, handicrafts and history. Surrounded by Indrakiladri Hills and Budameru River, the city of Vijaywada is a popular tourist destination. A Tour to Vijaywada will acquaint you with the tradition and culture of this ancient city which still has the classic smell of history.
Also known as Bezawada, the city of Vijaywada is located at a distance of 257 km from Hyderabad. The name Vijaywada stands for city of victory. It was at this place that Arjuna won the blessings of Lord Shiva for his penance. History says the Famous Chinese traveler Hieun T'sang had been to Vijaywada. Taking its small steps from the victories of yesteryears, Vijaywada has now flourished into highly developed city with a number of factories and new sectors opening up here.
How to Reach Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh:
Airport: The city has its domestic airport located in Gannavaram which connects the city to Hyderabad and Vishakhapattanam. It takes 30 min from Hyderabad to Vijaywada.
Railhead: The Vijaywada city is located along the Chennai- Howrah and Chennai-Delhi rail route which is the largest railway junction of South Central Railway.
Tourist Attractions of Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh:
Tourists love to take a tour to Vijaywada because of its unique and varied tourist places.
Gandhi Stupa: Standing tall above the Gandhi Hill, this was built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and has the teachings of Gandhi inscribed on its stone slabs. The light and sound show is a major attraction here.
Prakasam Barrage: The Prakasam Barrage is 1223.5 meter long barrage which stretches across the Krishna River and the lakes and canals which it has formed gives Vijaywada a Venetian look.
Mogalrajapuram Caves: There are 3 caves which dates back to 5th century A.D.
The caves have the idols of Nataraja and Vinayak. The Ardhanareeshwara Murthy is considered to be one of a kind.
Kanaka Durga Temple: The Kanak Durga is considered to be the presiding deity of Vijaywada. Situated on the Indrakiladri Hill, the deity is considered to be self manifested or Swambhu. It is also believed Adi Sankara visited this temple.
Bhavani Island: It is a fascinating island which is a beautiful picnic spot that attracts the tourists.
Gundala Church: In the land of temples, this is the famous church which attracts number of devotees each year and festivals are also held here in February.
Your tour to Vijaywada will be incomplete without visiting these major tourist attractions of the city.
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