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