Description

Vijaywada literally means the 'Place of Victory' and it is also known as Bezawada. It is one of the major and populous cities of Andhra Pradesh and is located on the banks of Krishna River. In the west it is surrounded by the picturesque Indrakiladri Hills and Badameru River in the north. The city has rich past and prosperous present and is also considered the Business Capital of Andhra Pradesh. The fertile soil of Vijaywada, helps it to produce some of the best varieties of mangoes too.

Duration

Distance: 1220km from Kolkata.
Time: 12hr by train from Kolkata to Vijaywada. Mostly all ae connecting flights from Kolkata to Vijaywada and takes about 4 to 5 hr.

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the perfect time to be in Vijaywada.

Hotel Range

2000/- to 6000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Prakasam Barrage, Bhavani Island, Victoria Museum, Kondapalli Fort, Kolleru Freshwater Lake and Gandhi Hills are some of the major tourist destinations here. Bird watchers love Kolleru Lake as varities of migratory birds can be spotted here.
Do not forget to try Vijaywada's own style of filter coffee.