If you are planning a budgeted vacation to the southern part of the country , Vijayawada is the ideal destination. Curled up along the banks of the Krishna River , Vijayawada is a confluence of modernity and traditionalism. On one end you can appreciate its history through the Kondapalli Fort , while on the other you can acknowledge its fascinating old Buddhist sites and relish the lush green landscape.

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About Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is popular for its hospitality and lip-smacking cuisines. It is well-connected with the rest of the world through several international flights that fly to and from its Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. You can easily catch a bus , taxi or cab to the airport , and with , a metro line coming up travelling from the airport to other parts of the city is bound to become a hassle-free experience.

Touch Down in the Global City of the Future

Vijayawada loosely translates to Land of victory. It is the commercial headquarters of Andhra Pradesh and is recognized as the ‘Global City of the Future’ by McKinsey Quarterly 2013. Situated on the banks of River Krishna , Vijayawada is famous for landmarks such as Prakasham Barrage across the Krishna river , Krishnaveni Mandapam (River Museum) , Gandhi Hill , Bhavani Island and the Kanaka Durga Temple.

Quick facts about Vijayawada

Year Incorporated: Vijayawada was established in 1981.

Official language: Telugu is the official language in Vijayawada

Altitude: Vijayawada is located 75 feet above the sea level

Area: The total area of Vijayawada city is 437.09 square kilometres

Weather: The warmest month is May with the mean maximum temperature of 40 degree Celsius and the coolest month is January with the mean maximum temperature of 30 degree Celsius.

Best time to visit: While Vijayawada has a mild and moderate climate , the best time for travellers to visit Vijayawada is in the winters , especially the months from October to March.

Distance from Airport to city: The driving distance is 18 kms from Vijayawada Airport to Vijayawada City.

Major Railway stations: The city of Vijayawada has several railway stations such as , Gannavaram Railway Station , Gunadala Railway Station , Krishna Canal junction and Ramavarappadu Railway Station

Major Bus stations: Pandit Nehru Bus Station and Benz Circle

Nicknames: Global City of the Future

Top Attractions in Vijayawada

Place of Goddess Kanaka Durga: Located on the Indrakeeladri hill , on the banks of Krishna River is the famous Hindu Temple of Goddess Durga. The temple is believed to be built by King Madhava Varma in the 12th century. Since the temple is located in the heart of Vijayawada city , it is just a 10 minutes drive from the railway station and bus stand and about 20 kms from the airport.

Undavalli Caves: The Undavalli caves are said to be excavated in 5th century A.D. and are said to be the first of their kind in South India. These caves are a monolithic example of rock-cut architecture and are among the centrally protected monuments of national importance. The caves are just about 6 kms drive from Vijayawada.

Bhavani Island: Bhavani Island is situated right in the middle of the Krishna River at Vijayawada at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage. The island spans about 133 acres and is one of the largest river islands in India. The island is located in close proximity to the Kanaka Durga temple , which is the abode of Goddess Durga who is also known as Bhavani hence , the name Bhavani Island.

The other attractions include:

• The Prakasam Barrage
• Gandhi Hill
• Rajiv Gandhi Park
• Bapu Museum

Transportation in Vijayawada

The primary modes of intra-city transportation in Vijayawada are city buses and auto rickshaws. In addition , motorcycles , cycle rickshaws and bicycles are quite popular with the locals. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the major bus operator in Vijayawada. Two major National Highways , NH16 (Old NH5) and NH65 (Old NH9) connecting Kolkata–Chennai and Pune–Hyderabad-Suryapet-Machilipatnam respectively connects the city to other states.

Eating Joints and hotels

Vijayawada offers plenty of opportunities for foodies who can munch on delicious traditional south Indian delights. Whether you want to munch on morning idli or the Andhra lunch , Vijayawada serves everything. Satiate your taste buds with mouth-watering snacks such as Mirchi Bajji , Punugulu , Masala Vada , Ravva Dosa or the mixture of Puffed Rice or Poha. You can also enjoy hot Mirchi Bajji stuffed with raw onions with a dash of fresh lime.

About Vijayawada Airport

Vijayawada Airport is a public international airport located at Gannavaram in Vijayawada. It caters to both domestic flights and international flights. The airport was upgraded from domestic to international on 3rd May 2017 , which put Vijayawada on the international flight map. The airport registered domestic passenger growth of 56.1% and aircraft movement growth of 54.8% during the 2016–17 fiscal year.