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Sightseeing Highlights:
One of the main things to see is the Kanaka Durga temple dedicated to the goddess and protector of the city.
There are also the 7th century Udavalli cave temples, about 8 km from Vijaywada, which has a huge reclining Vishnu statue.
Another must visit is the Prakasam Barrage, which is a 1,223.5m long, modern regulator and road bridge that stretches across the River Krishna.
Visitors can also go to Amravathi, about 60 km away, which is a major Buddhist centre of the past. It has the ruins of India?s biggest stupa built more than 2000 years ago.
Other Activities:
Every 12 years, the town celebrates the Krishna Pushkarram, when millions of pilgrims arrive here.
This area is also famous for its pickle making that is a must buy for most tourists.
Also accessible from Vijayawada are the towns of Kuchipudi, Mangalagiri and Kondapalli, which are famous for dance, temple and handicrafts respectively.
Located at the head of the Krishna river delta, Vijaywada is considered by many to be the heart of Andhra culture and language. Vijayawada, also called as "Bezawada", is 257 km from Hyderabad and is bounded by the Indrakiladri hills on the West and the BudameruRiver on the North. This town is known for temples and ancient rock cave architecture. Vijaywada lies surrounded by hills and is intersected by canals. It is also an important port and a bustling town.
