Vijayawada

Vijayawada stands as the biggest city in the district of Krishna District and also claims to be the third largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, after Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. The city is sprawled over an area of around 261.88 sq km. The city stands on the northern bank of the river Krishna. The city also has witnessed the reigns of many rulers which includes the Gajapathis of Orissa, Eastern Chalukyas and the great ruler Krishna Deva Raya.

The literal meaning of the name is “Land of Victory” is derived from the presiding deity, Kanaka Durga, also known by a name called Vijaya. And as per the legend it is believed that Goddess Durga rested here after destroying the demon and she stood with victory and thereafter was called with a name Vijaya. Historically, the city is popularly known as by a name Bezawada.

While the other legend states that the name of the city has been derived from the time when Lord Shiva blessed Arjuna on the Indrakiladri Hills. As per the legends in Vishnu Puranam, King Madhava Varma, the ancestor of Poosapati Kings, constructed the kingdom of Vijayawada. It is said that he was he only built the temple of Kanaka Durga which is situated in Indrakiladri. The city is also considered as an important religious place for Hindus and Buddhists.

After the construction of three irrigation canals Ryves, Eluru and Bandar along with a barrage in the year 1855 and the railway bridge over the Krishna River in the year 1892, the city witnessed a turning point in its fate with its enormous growth in the very century and soon after it came to be known as an important trade centre since the pre independence era.

Today, the city has many things to boast about as it claims to the commercial capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, along with that the city also owns the second largest railway junction in the country. According to McKinsey Quarterly, the city of Vijayawada is the ‘Global City of Future’ and stands with 159th position as the fastest developing city in the world.

Vijayawada travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Vijayawada tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in Southern Eastern India.

General facts about Vijayawada
Location: South Eastern India
Area: 261 sq km
Language: English, Hindi, Urdu and Telugu
Climate: Tropical
Major Attractions: Kanaka Durga, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Victoria Museum, Hazarat Mosque
Ideal Time to Visit: October to March

Tourist sightseeing in Vijayawada
The city is known for its religious importance thus it makes the visitors to have an escapade in the various religious places of the cities. The major religious places to visit in Vijayawada are Kanaka Durga (goddess of power) and Mangalagiri temple. Along with that there are some popular Buddhist sites such as Amravati, Gudivada, Ghantasala, etc. Another religious attraction is the famous Krishna Pushkaram here, which is held once every twelve years.

Apart from the religious places there are some tourist attractions also which includes Prakasham Barrage, Gandhi Hill, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Victoria Museum, Hazarat Bal Mosque, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gunadala Matha Shrine, and Bhavani Island. In the western suburbs of city there is famous Kondapalli Reserve Forest which is stretch over an area of 121.5 sq km. The forest serves as a source of soft wood which is used for making Kondapalli Toys.

Climate of Vijayawada
The city of Vijayawada experiences a tropical kind of climate. Here summers are extremely hot with high humidity. Winters happen to be moderate and pleasant making up the best time to visit and explore the place. The best time to visit the city is during the months from October to March.

How to reach Vijayawada

Vijayawada by Air: Vijayawada has a domestic airport which stands at Gannavaram, at just a distance of about 20km away from the centre of the city, which connects the city to many major cities of the country.

Vijayawada by Rail: Vijayawada has a major railway Junction connecting the city to all the major cities of the country.

Vijayawada by Road: The city of Vijayawada is well connected by a well organized network of state and national highways.