Vijayawada, set on the north bank of the River Krishna, is all set to sail into the limelight in the revised geographical makeup of the state of Andhra Pradesh. An important commercial and industrial hub, it also boasts an enviable assortment of cultural and historical sites.
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Acquire An Ancient Art Form
Acquire An Ancient Art Form
A hand-painted or block-printed Kalamkari painting makes a great take-home from Vijayawada. This craft is centred in nearby Machilipatnam, and evolved under the patronage of the Mughals and the Golconda sultanate. Each true Kalamkari painting involves seventeen steps, and uses only organic dyes.
The Kanaka Durga Temple
The Kanaka Durga Temple
This temple is dedicated to the presiding deity of Vijayawada, Kanaka Durga, a goddess so powerful that the temple is said to have manifested itself. The temple is perched atop the Indrakeeladri Hills. Enjoy great views over the city and the River Krishna after your visit to the sanctum sanctorum.
Take Home Some Toys
Take Home Some Toys
The village of Kondapalli is famous for toys made from a soft local wood called tella poniki. Buying a few of these traditional playthings, made colourful with vegetable dyes or vibrant enamel colours, will help support the artisans and give you great souvenirs of your time in Vijayawada.
Pack A Picnic
Pack A Picnic
Celebrate the outdoors with an evening picnic on Bhavani Island, right in the middle of the River Krishna near the Prakasam Barrage Dam. Watch the locals from Durga Ghat enjoy boat rides and water sports as you soak in the peaceful, beautiful surrounds.
Soak In The Heritage
Soak In The Heritage
Admire the Dargha Darwaza – an entryway hewn from a single block of granite, the impressive, three-storeyed rock tower and the Durbar Hall of the Kondapalli Fort. This fort, located 16km from Vijayawada, was built in the 7th century and was later used as a training base by British forces.
Marvel At Mangalagiris
Marvel At Mangalagiris
Mangalagiris, lightweight cotton saris with plain bodies and borders embellished with gold thread-work, are perfect for cool dressing in a hot climate. Take home a few of these stunning saris in vibrant colours to add an elegant simplicity to your wardrobe.
Gandhi Stupa
Gandhi Stupa
A fifty two feet high stupa, inscribed with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, was raised atop Gandhi Hill in 1968. Visit to pay your respects to the father of the nation, and to surround yourself with the aura of calm that permeates here. Also visit the Gandhi Memorial Library during your time there.
The Victoria Jubilee Museum
The Victoria Jubilee Museum
The collection at the Victoria Jubilee Museum includes ancient sculptures, weapons, inscriptions and idols from as far back as the 2nd century. The museum is housed in a striking 19th century building, with a garden that is dotted with temple sculptures from around the state.
Take A Trip To The Past
Take A Trip To The Past
Marvel at the statue of Lord Vishnu carved out of a single granite block in the four-storey sandstone temple at the Undavalli Caves. The temple was supposedly carved out of the hillside by Buddhist monks in the 2nd or 3rd century AD, and then used for Hindu worship in the 7th century.
