Languages Spoken:
Telgu, Hindi, English
Best Time To Visit:
September To February
Long Distance Code:
+91-866
International Access:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)
Vijayawada, also called as "Bezawada", is 257-km from Hyderabad and is located on the banks of the Krishna River, and is bounded by the Indrakiladri hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city forms a part of the Krishna district, spread over an area of 58-sq- km (urban area).
The major railway junction on the banks of the mighty Krishna River is practically known as the centre of Andhra Pradesh in all the apects. It is an important industrial centre and a fairly hectic town. Few travelers stop here but it's a most convenient place from which to visit Amravathi. In Vijayawada itself, there are a number of important Hindu temples including the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakiladri Hill, as well as two 1000-year-old Jain temples. About eight km from Vijayawada, across the river, are the ancient Hindu cave temples of Undavalil. The name of Vijayawada is derived from the "Vijaya" - victory.
