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Top Vijayawada Hotels
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Hotels(63)|Ratings(220)|Reviews(220) Last rated May 15th 2013
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Rs. 1800
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Rs. 1400
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Rs. 3200
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Rs. 3800
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Rs. 4800
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 400
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| State: Andhra Pradesh | District: Krishna |
| Famous for/as: City | Languages: Telugu,Hindi |
| Best Season: Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec | Weather: Summer 22 to 41°C, |
| Altitude: 11 m | Winter 15 to 30°C |
| Pin Code: 520001 | STD Code: 0866 |
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Vijayawada is the third biggest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is located at the head of the Krishna delta and surrounded by the Budameru River on the north and the Indrakiladri Hills on the west. The meaning of Vijayawada is “The Place of Victory”.
Legends suggest that the name of the city was derived, when Lord Shiva blessed Arjuna on the Indrakiladri Hills. Another legend states that Goddess Durga rested here after killing the demon and she came to be known as victorious or the Vijaya as she defeated the demon, thus the name.
According to the records of Vishnu Puranam, King Madhava Varma, the ancestor of Poosapati Kings, built the kingdom of Vijayawada. He also constructed the temple of Kanaka Durga at Indrakiladri. Besides, this place is also an important religious centre for Hindus and Buddhists. The Chalukyas of Kalyan and Krishna Deva Raya once reined over this place for years.
The fate of the city took a turning point after the construction of three irrigation canals – Ryves, Eluru and Bandar along with a barrage in 1855, and the rail bridge over the river Krishna in 1892. The city witnessed immense growth in this century and became an important trade centre in the pre independence era.
The major attractions of Vijayawada are temples like Kanaka Durga (goddess of power) and Mangalagiri temple. There are popular Buddhist sites such as Amravati, Gudivada, Ghantasala, etc. The Krishna Pushkaram is a popular festival here that is held once every twelve years.
Apart from these temples, other tourist attractions here are Prakasham Barrage, Gandhi Hill, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Victoria Museum, Hazarat Bal Mosque, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gunadala Matha Shrine, and Bhavani Island. The Kondapalli Reserve Forest in the western outskirts that sprawls over an area of 121.5 square kilometres is also another attraction. This forest is a source of soft wood that is used for making Kondapalli Toys.
Travellers can use air, rail and road transport to reach the city. Vijayawada is the largest junction of the Southern Railways. There are number of express and super fast trains that pass through the Vijayawada station. Besides, there is a domestic airport situated at Gannavaram, about 20-km from the city. It is connected to cities like Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam.
The climate of the city is tropical, with hot summers and moderate winters. The best time to visit Vijaywada is between October to March.
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Located on the banks of the Krishna River, Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The city is surrounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the western side, and the Budameru River on the northern end.
Like many cities of southern India, Vijayawada also has numerous temples, including the Mangalagiri, the Gunadala Matha Shrine, the Hinkar Thirtha and the Kanaka Durga Temple.
Out of all the temples, the most prominent is the Kanaka Durga Temple, which was built after the 12th century by Maharaja Poosapati Madhava Varma. Another famous shrine is the Gunadala Matha Shrine, which is popularly known as the St. Mary's Church.
Tourists can also head towards Mangalagiri, which was visited by Hrasva Srungi. The Subramanya Swamy Temple, which is maintained by a famous family known as the Iddipilli, is another sightseeing option.
The Kondapalli Fort, which was built by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Kondavid, is a popular attraction of Vijayawada. Tanisha Mahal, located within the premises of the Kondapalli Fort, is also popular.
In the city, tourists can also visit the Lenin Statue, the Undavalli Caves and the Mogalarajapuram Caves. The Victoria Museum, which houses a collection of ancient sculptures, idols, inscriptions, paintings and cutlery gives an insight into the history of the region.
From the city, tourists can also head towards the Bhavani Island, the Rajiv Gandhi Park and the Besant Road. The Gandhi Hill, which is the first Gandhi Memorial in India and has seven stupas, Amaravati and Prakasam Barrage, are other sightseeing options in Vijayawada.
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