Vijaywada is a commercial city located in Andhra Pradesh across the River Krishna. The rapidly developing city of Andhra Pradesh boasts of the famous Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves. The city reflects both modern and traditional side with age-old temples and modern corporate areas. The city is well connected with India's capital as many flights are flying on
Delhi to Vijayawada flights route.
Best Time to Visit
The summers get humid and harsh, so December to February is a good time to visit Vijayawada when the temperature is pleasant. Skanda Sashti Festival and Dasara Festival are two major festivals celebrated in the city among Vijayawada Book Festival and Kuchipudi Festival. Goibibo has wide range of
hotels in Vijayawada for booking.
Places to Visit
Kanaka Durga Temple and Subramanya Swamy Temple are famous temples, situated on the hill and overlook the city. Another impressive must-visit site is the Undavalli Caves. These caves feature rock-cut temples and beautiful sculptures.
Kondapalli Fort is another good place to visit, enjoy impressive views of the city and buy Kondapalli toys from the nearby markets. The long Prakasam Barrage, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, Victoria Museum, Bapu Museum, Gunadala Matha Shrine and Gandhi Hill are top sites to visit when you are in the city. You can also take a trip to Bhavani Island located on the River Krishna and enjoy gardens and water sports.
Hotels and Restaurants
Minerva Coffee Shop, Hyderabad House, Silver Spoon Restaurant, Avista, Arya Bhavan and TFL are famous dining places. Do not hesitate to drink the famous filter coffee at any coffee shop you find in the city.
Vijayawada offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Vijayawada to
Luxury Hotels in Vijayawada /
Guest House in Vijayawada, from
4 star Vijayawada hotels to
service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Vijayawada to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Vijayawada, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Vijayawada for stay are near
Vijayawada Airport,
Governer Peta,
Mahanadu Road,
Benz Circle and
MG Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) is the main airport in the city that is connected to many Indian cities via popular airlines. Direct flight services are provided by Air India between
Vijayawada to Delhi while numerous connecting flights by
IndiGo,
SpiceJet,
Air India and Alliance Air connect the city to other Indian cities.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Regular long-distance buses operate to Vijayawada from neighbouring cities such as Visakhapatnam.
Vijayawada Junction is the main railway station in the city that receives long-distance trains from different parts of the country. For getting around the city, local
Vijayawada buses, auto-rickshaws are available.