FAQ's
1. What are the top 15 places to visit in Vijayawada?
Ans: Prakasam Barrage Reservoir, Goddess Kanaka Durga Temple, Bhavani Island, Undavalli Caves, Bapu Museum, Mangala Giri Hills, Jawaharlal Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada Railway Junction, M.G. Road, Eat Street, Kanaka Durga Flyover Viewpoint, Kanaka Durga Varadhi, Kaleswararao Market, Besant Road, Ambedkar Statue.
2. How to reach Vijayawada?
Ans: Vijayawada is Well connected with all the means of major transportation services like Air (Vijayawada International Airport) 25Km from city centre with direct flight connectivity to over 10 domestic and 2 International destinations and many connecting destinations, Railway (Vijayawada Junction Railway Station) 1km from city centre which connects city of Vijayawada to all over the country 100’s of trains passes through this station making it one of the top 10 stations in India , Land National High Way’s Like NH 16 Chennai-Kolkata and NH65 Vijayawada-Mumbai via Hyderabad and city having a well-connected bus network (Jawaharlal Nehru Bus Station) one of the largest bus stations in India with more than 60 platforms and well-connected local bus station with over 10 platforms for local travel needs. Vijayawada located at a strategic location where the Routes like Kolkata- Chennai Passes through, Chennai- Delhi Via Hyderabad Chennai- Mumbai Via Hyderabad.
3.What are the 5 best foods to try in Vijayawada?
Ans: Andhra Chicken Curry, Vijayawada Biryani, Ghee Karam Dosa, Mirchi Bajji, Ulava Charu.
4. What is the best time to visit Vijayawada?
Ans: The climate in Vijayawada is pleasant during the October to March and it is a very good time to see famous festivals like Dasara celebrations at goddess Kanaka Durga Temple, Festival Shopping. If somebody wants to see the Monsoon Beauty of Vijayawada from July to October is also a recommended time.
5. What are the 5 best places to shop in Vijayawada?
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MG Road also called Bandar Road Where you will find all the branded stores and Malls.
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Beasant Road where you will find the local street shopping right from small boutiques to big show rooms, electronics to fashion, food and groceries all in all.
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Eluru Road, it runs parrel to MG Road famous for electronics, Jewellery Clothes etc.
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Kaleswara Rao Market famous for food material, vegetables, fruits, silver and gold shopping, stationary, medical, spices.
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Mangala Giri 20 km from Vijayawada famous for hand printed saree.
6. Is Vijayawada a Safe and Clean Place for tourists?
Ans: Vijayawada is one of the safest and cleanest places, low crime rate and 24/7, police monitoring with patrol vehicles and advanced CCTV cameras for 360-degree monitoring and in latest cleanest city ranking by central government Vijayawada stands at 6th place in entire country. Vijayawada is in Top 10 cleanest cities list from last couple of years continuously.
7 .What are the Top 10 Hotels to stay in Vijayawada?
Ans: Novotel Vijayawada Varun, Lemon Tree Premier, Grand Vijayawada by GRT Group, Vivanta Vijayawada (TATA Group), Hyatt Place Vijayawada, Fortune Murali Park, Sky Ridge, Hotel Minerva Grand, Hotel Aira, Treebo Trend Arka Vijayawada, Hotel Kosala.
8 .What are the mostly spoken languages in Vijayawada?
Ans: Native Language is Telugu, which is the official language in the state of Andhra Pradesh, but many people speak English and Hindi as well.
9. Did Vegetarian food available in Vijayawada?
Ans: Vijayawada is very diversified many people come from many places like Gujarat, Rajasthan for business purpose and some people come for visiting their families because of this there is wide range of veg restaurants available in Vijayawada like Sweet Magic, Brundhavan and Hotel Southern Grand many more local restaurants also serve vegetarian food.
10. What are the adventures activities available in Vijayawada?
Ans: People who love water sports can visit Bhavani Island and try jet Ski, Speed Boat and other boat rides. Nature and Trek lovers can visit Kondapalli Killa trek. Periodically some events like air shows will be organized in Vijayawada and if someone wants to have a long ride can go towards Guntur from Vijayawada through NH16 or towards Eluru on the same highway.
11. What are the famous temples to visit in Vijayawada?
Ans: Vijayawada is well known for its spiritual side. The must-visit temples include Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri Hills, ISKCON Temple, Gunadala Matha Shrine, Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, and the ancient Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple. These attract lakhs of devotees, especially during festivals like Dasara.
12. How many days are enough to explore Vijayawada?
Ans: If you want to cover the main attractions in Vijayawada like Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Bhavani Island, Undavalli Caves, and MG Road shopping, 2 days are enough. But if you also want to explore nearby spots like Kondapalli Fort, Amaravati, and Mangala Giri, then plan for 3 to 4 days.
13. What are the nearby tourist places from Vijayawada?
Ans: Some of the best nearby tourist attractions from Vijayawada are Amaravati Buddhist Stupa (32 km), Kondapalli Fort (25 km), Mangalagiri Temple (12 km), Hamsaladeevi Beach (85 km), and Suryalanka Beach (90 km). These can be covered in a day trip.
14. Is Vijayawada expensive for tourists?
Ans: Not at all! Vijayawada is a budget-friendly tourist city. You can find hotels ranging from ₹800 per night to luxury 5-star stays, affordable local restaurants, and cheap but tasty street food. Transportation is also economical with buses, autos, and cabs.
15. Which are the best malls in Vijayawada?
Ans: For mall lovers, PVP Square Mall, Trendset Mall, and LEPL Icon Mall are the best options. They have multiplex cinemas, branded shopping stores, food courts, and entertainment zones, making them popular hangout spots.
16. Does Vijayawada have nightlife?
Ans: Vijayawada is not a very big nightlife hub like Hyderabad or Bangalore, but it does have pubs, bars, rooftop restaurants, and cafes. Places around MG Road and Benz Circle are lively at night.
17. What souvenirs or local items can I buy in Vijayawada?
Ans: Vijayawada is famous for Mangalagiri cotton sarees, Kondapalli wooden toys, silver jewellery, local pickles, and spicy Andhra snacks. These make the best souvenirs to take home.
18. How is the weather in Vijayawada throughout the year?
Ans: Vijayawada generally has a tropical climate. Summers (March–June) are hot and humid, monsoon (July–October) is pleasant with greenery around, and winters (November–February) are the best time to travel with cool temperatures.
19. Are there good hospitals and emergency services in Vijayawada?
Ans: Yes, Vijayawada has some of the best hospitals in Andhra Pradesh like Aayush, Manipal, Kamineni, and Ramesh Hospitals. Emergency services like ambulances and 24/7 pharmacies are easily available across the city.
20. Is Vijayawada good for families and kids to travel?
Ans: Definitely! Families can enjoy Bhavani Island water rides, shopping malls, Kondapalli Fort, and cultural spots like Bapu Museum. Kids especially love boat rides on Krishna River and toy shopping at Kondapalli.