| Vijayawada is also known as Bezawada. It is the third | | | | Krishna River. People perform various pujas and rituals |
| largest city in Andhra Pradesh India and is located on | | | | to wash away their sins. |
| the banks of the Krishna River to the south, bounded | | | | There are plenty of things to see or do here, for |
| by the Indrakeeladri Hills on the west and the | | | | example here are some of the following. |
| budameru stream on the north. | | | | Kanaka Durga Temple is one of the most popular |
| Once known as the political as well as publishing capital | | | | temples in and around Vijayawada. Located on a hill |
| of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a vital rail and road | | | | Indrakeeladri overlooking the city as well as the River |
| link between the North and the South and is now | | | | Krishna. . Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in |
| known as the city that never sleeps. | | | | the temple. |
| Public and private bus operators provide transport | | | | Mogalrajapuram Caves are a site of great interest for |
| services to various parts of the country. Vijayawada | | | | lovers of history. The three cave temples date back to |
| also has one of the biggest bus terminals in the | | | | 5th century AD. |
| country. | | | | Rajiv Gandhi Park welcomes the tourists at the |
| Vijayawada lies in the rich coastal delta area of the | | | | entrance of the city with its impressive horticultural |
| state, a fact that is reflected in its spicy and deliciously | | | | network. A mini zoo and a musical water fountain are |
| varied cuisine. The most luscious mangoes are grown | | | | added to it. |
| here and the region is renowned for its tradition of | | | | A place for archaeology lovers, Victoria Museum has |
| pickle making. | | | | a carefully preserved collection of ancient sculptures, |
| Despite its commercial cosmopolitan character itis very | | | | paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery and inscriptions. |
| conservative when it comes to entertainment. If you | | | | The best time to visit is from November to March. |
| are a fan of Carnatic music or Telugu folk songs, you | | | | Summers are seen with temperatures of minimum 29 |
| can plan to go for music concerts, which are a plenty, | | | | to maximum 41 degree C which sometimes go up to |
| or for a show of Kuchipudi style of classical dance. | | | | 45 degree C in the months of April and May. In winter |
| India festival takes place once in 12 years. Hindus | | | | the maximum temperature is 30 degree C while |
| consider a dip in the river Krishna sacred and hence | | | | minimum is 20 degree C. |
| the people come to bathe in the holy waters of the | | | | |