Explore Vijayawada
Places to Visit in Vijayawada
Top attractions and must-see spots in Vijayawada
Landmarks
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Amaravathi
Buddhist heritage town about thirty five to forty kilometers from Vijayawada, home to the country''s largest stupa.
Gandhi Hill
Hilltop memorial with seven stupas, a planetarium, and a sound and light show on Gandhi's life.
Hazratbal Mosque
White mosque drawing thousands yearly for a public viewing of a relic linked to Prophet Mohammad.
Kondapalli Fort
14th century fort near Vijayawada blending Persian, Mughal, and Bahamani architecture, known for wooden toys.
Prakasam Barrage
1957 barrage across the Krishna River standing on 160 pillars, connecting the Kolkata Chennai highway.
Museum
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Scenic Spots
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Bhavani Island
130 acre river island on the Krishna offering water sports and leisure activities.
Kolleru Lake
Freshwater lake hosting around twenty million migratory and local birds between October and March.
Rajiv Gandhi Park
Well maintained park with a small zoo, sunflower beds, and a daily musical fountain show.
Shopping
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Besant Road
Commercial hub known for fashion retail, cinema halls, and dining, alive especially in the evenings.
MG Road and Eluru Road shopping belt
Connected shopping streets offering electronics, books, clothing, and household goods alongside cinemas and eateries.
PVP Square Mall
Large mall on MG Road with international clothing brands, a food court, and a multiplex.
Temple
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Akkanna Madanna Caves
7th century rock cut caves near Kanaka Durga Temple, named after two ministers of the Golconda court.
Hinkar Thirtha Jain Temple
Largest Jain temple in Andhra Pradesh, located on Mangalagiri Hill with ornate archways and carved spires.
ISKCON Temple (Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Mandir)
Riverside Krishna temple known for its evening aarti, run by the ISKCON movement.
Kanaka Durga Temple
Towering above the Krishna River, this powerful shrine is a center of devotion to Goddess Durga in her golden form.
Mogalarajapuram Caves
1500 year old rock cut cave temples dedicated to Shiva, close to the city centre.
Sri Ramalingeswara Swami Devasthanam
Shiva temple on a hillock in southeast Vijayawada, known for its Mahashivaratri decorations.
Subramanya Swamy Temple
Temple at the foot of Indrakiladri Hills worshipping three forms of Lord Subramanya, carved from white stone.
Undavalli Caves
Fourth century rock cut caves with a four storey structure and a reclining Vishnu statue carved from single rock.