Vijayawada Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Vijayawada

OVERVIEW- Vijaywada, the place of victory, is a divine place known for its religious significance. It offers a wonderful opportunity to the tourists to see the historically rich and architecturally outstanding locations and structures. The place holds many Buddhist pilgrimage centers and holy Hindu temples. It also has many scenic islands and ancient caves that impress tourists from far flung regions. A perfect weekend getaway from Hyderabad, Vijayawada is just the best option because of being home to a number of amazing tourist attractions. This city with a rich historical background has several legends and myths behind its origin. A visit to this city can be a real cultural delight.

HYDERABAD- The city of smiles, of lights, of a thousand faces, endearingly called the Pearl City, Hyderabad is located on the southern banks of the river Musi. The city is well known for its rich heritage and culture. The city is not only known for its lip smacking Biryanis but also for its pearls and gemstones which are famous all around the world. Also, the city is home to a number of IT firms and pharmaceutical companies which makes it a hub for commercial business processes.

VIJAYAWADA- Vijayawada, located in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh is surrounded by water bodies on its three sides and a mountain on the fourth side, giving the city a splendid scenic beauty.

Vijayawada literally means "City of Victory'. It is the biggest city in the district and 3rd largest city of the state. The city is also famous by the name Bezawada and is famous for its juicy mangoes, a wide variety of sweet delicacies and numerous beautiful springs.

Tour Destination: Hyderabad - Vijaywada - Hyderabad

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: HYDERABAD - VIJAYAWADA

Today drive to Vijaywada. Transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: VIJAYWADA

After breakfast, go for city sightseeing of Vijayawada.

KANAKA DURGA TEMPLE- The Temple is a famous shrine dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Located in Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh, this astounding architecture is built in Dravidian fashion. The temple is surrounded by the gentle hills of Inrakeeladri, right along the banks of the Krishna River. This ancient temple finds mention in many sacred texts and Vedic literature as well and is a revered temple among devotees and followers.

AMRAVATI- Amaravati is a small town located on the banks of Krishna River. It is about 33 kilometres from Vijayawada and has historical importance. It used to be the site of an ancient Buddhist settlement, which was known as Chintapalli.

BHAVANI ISLAND- Spread over an area of 133 acres, Bhavani Island is a river island that offers a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a place to rest, relax and enjoy oneself with its mangroves, well-manicured gardens, pristine woodlands, rolling meadows and shimmering water bodies.

UNDAVALLI CAVES- The Undavalli Caves date back to the 7th century BC and are prime example of rock-cut architecture. The caves are about 8 kilometres from Vijayawada and offer a unique perspective into ancient religious practices. The caves are carved out of sandstone on the side of a hill. While there are many caves, the largest is the one that is most popular for its huge monolith of Lord Vishnu in the reclining posture.

KONDAPALLI FORT- The fort with roots in parallel histories, this one is said to have been built as a center of recreation, business and trade. The main entrance gate, carved out of a single boulder of granite is called the Dargah Darwaja.

MOGALARAJAPURAM CAVES- These are ancient caves, dating back to 5th century and one of the most significant landmarks of the heritage of Vijayawada. Though a lot has been lost to ruins, the caves still hold religious and spiritual value as they house idols of Lord Nataraja and Lord Vinayaka amongst many more, a few cave temples and a shrine for Goddess Durga.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: VIJAYAWADA - HYDERABAD

After breakfast, drive back to Hyderabad. En-route, visit Kondapalli Village.

KONDAPALLI VILLAGE- a small village with many hard working artisans working on the Puniki wood and painting them with enamel colours.

Later continue to drive back to Hyderabad to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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