Known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, Vijayawada is a beautiful city located in the southern part of India. It’s the 2nd largest city in Andhra Pradesh state that presents the best of both worlds to avid travelers. Book our Vijayawada Darshan packages to explore this destination leisurely.
While the old side of the city takes you back to the bygone era, the newer side invites you to enjoy modernity in its own way. From ancient rock-cut caves to scenic parks, natural escapades, and several other things, there are many interesting places to explore in Vijayawada, whether you’re here for a short or long trip.
Combine all this with the lip-smacking traditional Andhra dishes like the much-hyped Biryani, Dosa, Idli, Vada, and Uttapam and we bet you would want to stay here for the rest of your life. Don’t worry about the language barrier as people there can communicate in Hindi and English as well.
Overall, it won’t be wrong to say that Vijayawada is a great destination for nature buffs, wanderers, sightseeing explorers, and family travelers. However, to enjoy your time to the fullest, you need to have a well-planned itinerary in your hand so that you can utilize your days to the best. For your ease, we at Holidays DNA have curated a list of places to visit in Vijayawada with our Vijayawada Darshan packages that won’t disappoint you at all. Take a look:
1. Bhavani Island
If you’re looking for a mix of leisure and recreational experiences on your Vijayawada tour, then Bhavani Island can be the right place for you.
Named after Goddess Bhavani, Bhavani Island is one of the largest islands perched in the middle of River Krishna that promises to delight people of all age groups. It is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing weekend with your loved ones and take a break from a tiresome daily routine.
Here you can snooze on hammocks, indulge in fishing, bring your picnic basket to spend some quality time under one roof, or try your hand at water sports like parasailing, water skiing, kayaking, zorbing, banana boats, speed boats, etc. Other interesting things like zip lining, wine traversing, and wall climbing are also available at Bhavani Island for your utmost enjoyment.
2. Kanaka Durga Temple
Located on the Indrakeeladri Hill, the Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous pilgrimage site that draws the attention of people from far and wide due to its significant history which is related to the identity of the Vijayawada city.
It is amongst the most revered Hindu temples in the country that traces its past back to over 1000 years ago and is supposed to have been built by Arjuna in the 9th century. Over the years, the temple has seen several kinds of amendments, with the most recent one being completed in 2007.
The prime highlight of the Kanaka Durga Temple is its 4 feet tall idol of the presiding deity, which is also considered to be an incarnation of the divine feminine energy. As you step inside the premises, you’ll observe that the Goddess Kanaka Durga has a molten golden shade of face and body color with various weapons in her multiple hands. One can also find the statues of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Saraswathi within the complex.
3. Victoria Jubilee Museum
Heaven for history buffs, the Victoria Jubilee Museum or Bapu Museum is one of the oldest museums in Andhra Pradesh that was built in 1887 in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. It’s a beautiful colonial-style building that invites people to sneak peek into the rich cultural heritage of the state through an impressive collection of artifacts, artworks, and antiquities including weapons, coins, sculptures, pottery, and paintings.
Buddha Gallery is one gallery in the Victoria Jubilee Museum that you cannot miss at any cost as it boasts a magnificent statue of Buddha in a meditative pose. You can also pay a visit to the Bronze Gallery to see the various bronze images of Gods and Goddesses belonging to Hindu and Jain communities. There is also a library that is frequently explored by scholars and researchers interested in learning more about the history and culture of the region.
4. Besant Road
Don’t miss out on shopping whenever you’re exploring Vijayawada with our Vijayawada Darshan Packages. The busiest road in the city welcoming locals and tourists of all types, the Besant Road is the preferred choice for people who are in search of the utmost entertainment under one roof.
From plush shopping malls to cheap flea markets filled with numerous vendors selling handicrafts, jewelry, electronic items, sarees, silk fabrics, dress material, footwear, and many more, you can shop anything and everything here at competitive prices. In addition to this, Besant Road also houses many multi-cuisine restaurants that serve authentic Andhra meals along with more than 50 cinema halls where you can stop to watch the latest Telugu movies for your enjoyment.
Please note that the best time to visit this area would be in the evening as this is the time when it comes alive. Make sure to spare enough time for it; you never know how long you’re going to be there.
Once you’re done exploring the aforementioned places, you can plan to include a few more points of interest in your itinerary list if time permits – to make the most of your trip. Undavalli Caves, Prakasam Bridge, Gandhi Hill, Rajiv Gandhi Park, VMC Disney Land, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Kondapalli Fort, Hazratbal Mosque, Mangalagiri Hill, Kolleru Lake, Amaravati Museum, Lenin Statue, etc., are some of the tourist attractions that deserve to be seen at least once (if not twice).
Have a great time in Vijayawada with our all-inclusive Vijayawada tour packages. We at Vijayawada Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA, offer a range of travel packages to cater to everyone’s varied needs. Our team also customizes the Vijayawada Darshan Packages based on your prerequisites. We want to deliver an exceptional holiday experience to you and we leave no stone unturned to achieve that. Please fill out the Contact Us form to know more about us.
How to Reach Vijayawada?
As a prominent city in South India, Vijayawada maintains great connectivity to the rest of India via all modes of transportation. Out of them, the most preferred one is traveling by train. You can catch a train to Vijayawada Junction Railway Station from metro cities like Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, etc., to enjoy a hassle-free journey at pocket-friendly prices.
Another convenient option is by road. Through roadways, you can access Vijayawada from anywhere in the country. Book a luxury coach with AC, non-AC, sleeper, or semi-sleeper facility to cover the required distance to your desired location from your place in your utmost comfort. The APTDC department runs various state-owned buses for your ease.
Last but not the least, to save time, you can also board a flight to Vijayawada International Airport to reach Vijayawada in the least possible time. The Vijayawada International Airport has domestic and international flights from different parts of the world. Outside the airport, look for a private cab from the list of top car rental companies in Vijayawada to further travel within the city.
