Vijayawada: One day trip planner
Vijayawada, known for the ornate Kanaka Durga temple is an important city in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. If you have only a day to spend in this city, you can visit the following places.
Undavalli Caves
Undavalli caves is the stone-carved temple located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the finest examples of monolithic rock-cut architecture.
Address: Penumaka – Vijayawada Rd, Near Prakasam Barrage, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522501, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Prakasam Barrage, 10 minutes drive
Prakasam Barrage
It is a low dam and a road bridge constructed on river Krishna.
Address: Prakasam Barrage Road, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 523105, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Rajiv Gandhi Park, 15 minutes walk
You can read in detail about Prakasam barrage here.
Rajiv Gandhi Park
It is an urban park with children’s playing area and colorful sculptures.
Address: NH65, Krishna Lanka, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001, India
Visiting time: 11:00 AM to 08:30 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Bhavani Island, 15 minutes drive
Bhavani Island
It is one of the largest river islands of India located on the Krishna river.
Address: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Time to spend: 2 hours
Next destination: Kanak Durga Temple, 15 minutes drive
Kanak Durga Temple
Situated on the banks of river Krishna, Kanak Durga temple is an important Hindu pilgrimage. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Address: Indrakeeladri, Arjuna Street, Mallikarjunapeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001, India
Contact: +91 1800 425 9099
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Gandhi Hill, 15 minutes drive
Gandhi Hill
It is a memorial built on a hill-top. It is a one of its kind memorial in India with seven stupas.
Address: Gandhi Hill, Islampet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also book a cab on day rental in Vijayawada and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.
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