Durga Temple :
The Durga temple is located on the top of a hill called Indrakeeladri at the entrance of the city. After a holy dip in river Krishna you can move for the darshan of goddess Durga and this is a must visit place in Vijayawada.
Prakasam Barrage :
The imposing Prakasam Barrage, across the river Krishna is 1223.5 mt long. Andhra Pradesh largely owes its richness in agriculture to the Prakasam Barrage as the project has helped in the irrigation of lakhs of acres of agricultural lands.
GANDHI HILL, VIJAYAWADA :
The first Gandhi memorial with 7 stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 feet. The 52 feet stupa was unveiled on 6th October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the then President of India. Library, Planetarium, toy train, etc are the other attractions here.
Light House – Stone Structure :
The Lighthouse is approachable by motor launch after 15 Km cruise through Krishna river from Nagayalanka village There is a masonry retaining wall provided around the station, which also serves as lighthouse jetty.It is an excellent shooting location with regard to mangroves & Creeks.
MOGALRAJAPURAM CAVES :
The caves are located in the heart of Vijayawada City at “Kasthuribaipet and Mogalrajpuram”. The caves are said to be excavated in 5th Century AD. The idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and Arthanareeswara can be seen here.
Bhavani Island :
Bhavani Island with a total area of 130 acres is situated in the middle of river Krishna. Journey to the island by boat is a very pleasant experience. An ideal place for picnics and other special occasions. This island is under the control of APTDC. Meetings and marriages can also organized on this island with prior permission.
VICTORIA MUSEUM :
Victoria museum has a well preserved collection of ancient sculptures, painting, idols, weapons, cutlery and inscriptions of Queen Victoria. It is located on Bunder Road of Vijayawada City.
VMC SIBER DISNEY LAND :
VMC SIBER DINEY LAND is located at Ajit Singh Nagar just 5 kms From Vijayawada Railway station and Bhavani Island, it offers family entertainment with water slides, wave pool, kids pool, joy rides etc. Facilities like food courts, and gift shops are available here.
KONDAPALLI FORT :
Kondapalli fort is a 7th Century Fort on the hill with an impressive three storied rock tower has witnessed the glory of many dynasties.Kondapalli village is situated 16 kms from Vijayawada. The village is famous for toys made with a special wood that’s found on the hills here. These toys are famous the world over as ‘Kondapalli Toys’ or Kondapalli bommalu.
KUCHIPUDI :
Kuchipudi is the birth place of Siddhendra Yogi, the originator of the classical Kuchipudi dance form. Kuchipudi located about 50 kms to vijayawada.
MANGINIPUDI BEACH :
Manginipudi beach is near to Machilipatnam, the beach attracts lakhs of pilgrims during Magha Poornam as it is ideal for sea bathing. The Panduranga Swamy Temple is a famous pilgrim center. APTDC has developed proper infrastructure in and around the beach.
SRIKAKULAM :
The temple of Andhra Maha Vishnu is very famous here. It is situated on banks of the river Krishna. There are two famous temples – “Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple” and “Sri Kakuleswara Swamy Temple”.
GHANTASALA :
Ghantasala is a historical town where many Buddhist sculptures were found. Alexander Rea excavated the stupa at Ghantasala, which had a circumference of 112 feet and a height of 23 feet. A Buddhist museum is an attraction here.
HAMSALA DEEVI, (Sagara Sangamam) :
Hamsaladeevi ,sacred place where river Krishna meets the Bay of Bengal. A beautiful destination, lakhs of pilgrims worship Lord Venugopala Swamy in Magha Poornima.
PANDURANGA SWAMY TEMPLE :
Panduranga Swamy temple is located at Chilakalapudi at Machilipatnam, this temple constructed in 1929 year was built by Sri Bakta Narasimha.
MOPIDEVI :
Sri Valli Devasena Subramanyeswara Temple is famous here in mopidevi .
MOVVA :
Legend has it that when Modgalya Sage was doing penance, an illiterate named Varadaiah, become literate and went on to become a great poet called Kshetraiah.
VEDADRI:
Yoga Nanda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple and Siva temples are the key highlights here.
KOLLETI PEDDINTLAMMA TEMPLE :
The temple was built 800 years back by the Chola Dynasty. During the Jatra, or the yearly festival, held in March every year, lakhs of devotees participate and seek the blessings of the Divine Mother.
Challapalli Fort :
The fort was built in the year 1576 and is being ruled by Jamindars till today. Cultural programmes were hosted and poets were given patronage during the era of Chellapalli Raja Y. Siva Rama Prasad.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Puligadda :
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple which is located in Puligadda is a must visit place during krishna pushkaralu.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Avanigadda:
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple which is located in Avanigadda,is a famous temple to visit .
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