General Information
Vijayawada is an important port in south India and is considered to be the
cultural capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada derives its name
from that of its presiding deity goddess Vijaya.
State
Name
Andhra Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Hyderabad >> 257 km, Machilipatnam >> 68 km Amaravati >>
64 km Hamsala Devi >> 85 km
Weather / Climate
Summer- Max 45, Min 28 Winter- Max 30, Min15
Other Name of City
City of Victory
Also Known As
Bezawada
Religions (Major Religion)
Hindus, Christians, Muslims
Language
Telegu and English
Cuisine
delicious mangoes and pickles as also its delicious, spicy cuisine
Restaurants
Dolphin Nook Restaurant
Temples
Mogalarajapuram temple, Jain temple, Victoria Jubilee Museum and Hazrathbal
Mosque , Gundala Church, KanakaDurga Temple, Hazrathbal Mosque
Monuments
Prakasam Barrage, Amaravati, Undavalli Caves, Gandhi Stupa, § Victoria
Jubilee Regional Museum, The Victoria Jubilee Museum
Other Attractions
Bhavani Island, Undavalli Caves
Wildlife
Rajiv Gandhi Park
Excursions
Amaravati (), Kuchipudi (60-km), Manginapudi (10-km ), Gudivada (45-km),
Chandavaram (50 km)
Area
58-sq- kms
Main Business Centres
. VIJAYAWADA ... Corporation of Vijayawada
Shopping
Metro Plus Vijayawada, Madras Miscellany, Vijayalakshmi Vastralayam, 13,
Kanakavalli Shopping Complex, Tarapet, Vijayawada-1, 433048
Things To Buy
local handicrafts
Airport
Vijayawada Airport
Rail Road
Vijayawada Railway station
GOI Tourist Office
Government of India Tourist Office, Sandozi Building, Himayatnagar,
Vijayawada Tourist Information Officer, No. 27-23-294, Gopal Reddy Roa
Entertainment
theatres, movie halls, clubs
Best Season
September To February
