Vijayawada విజయవాడ
Bezawada sits where the Krishna leaves the hills for the delta. Kanaka Durga temple looks down from Indrakeeladri, Prakasam Barrage stretches across the river to Bhavani Island, and the city's food — from ulavacharu to the Vijayawada biryani — is as spirited as its politics. It is the commercial capital of the state and the gateway to Amaravati.
In & around Vijayawada
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Kanaka Durga Temple
The goddess on Indrakeeladri, above the Krishna
Prakasam Barrage
A kilometre of river, lights and evening breeze
Bhavani Island
A river island of resorts and water sports
Undavalli Caves
A four-storey rock-cut monastery with a giant reclining Vishnu
Kondapalli Fort
A 14th-century hill fort and the village of painted toys
Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Temple
The Narasimha who drinks jaggery water
Amaravathi Mahastupa & Dhyana Buddha
The great stupa of the Satavahanas and a 125-ft meditating Buddha
Amaravati Capital Region
The capital city taking shape on the Krishna's south bank
Popular in Vijayawada
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Coastal Biryani House
Restaurant · Labbipet, Vijayawada
Dhanyakataka Suites
Hotel · MG Road, Vijayawada
Konaseema Concept School
School · Patamata, Vijayawada
Nallamala International School
School · Gollapudi, Vijayawada
Nandi Ventures
Real estate agent · Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada
Padmavati Car Rentals
Car rental · Patamata, Vijayawada
Seshachala Appliances
Electronics store · Poranki, Vijayawada
Nandi Shopping Mall
Shop · Benz Circle, Vijayawada
Institutions in Vijayawada
Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
The state's health-sciences university at Vijayawada, affiliating medical, dental, nursing and AYUSH colleges and conducting their examinations.
Andhra Loyola College
Autonomous Jesuit degree college in Vijayawada — one of the best-known arts and science colleges in the state.
Siddhartha Medical College
Government medical college in Vijayawada attached to the Government General Hospital (old GGH).
Government General Hospital, Vijayawada
The main government hospital of Vijayawada with 24×7 emergency services; teaching hospital of Siddhartha Medical College.
Events in Vijayawada
Kanaka Durga Dasara (Navaratri)
Vijayawada's biggest festival: the goddess is adorned in a different form each day of Navaratri, culminating in Teppotsavam — the swan-boat procession on the Krishna — on Vijayadasami. Lakhs of devotees climb Indrakeeladri; book darshan online.
Bhavani Deeksha Viramana
Lakhs of Bhavani devotees in red end their 41-day deeksha at the Kanaka Durga temple over four to five days — one of the largest gatherings in the city each year.
Getting to Vijayawada
Vijayawada Junction — one of India's busiest stations
NH16 and NH65; Pandit Nehru Bus Station
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) at Gannavaram, 20 km