Vijayawada Holidays

Vijayawada at a Glance

Vijayawada is the largest city in the Krishna district and its name means Land of Victory. Near to the River Krishna and surrounded by hills, Vijayawada is becoming increasingly popular with tourists.

Explore Vijayawada

• Cosmopolitan and dynamic, cultured and historic, Vijayawada is a great base for your next holiday to central India.
• Kodapalli Forest is around 30,000 acres of reserve forest and is home to leopards, wild dogs, jackals, wild boar and wolves among others. The wood from the trees is used in the manufacture of local toys and other goods.
• Victoria Museum is home to a range of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols and other artefacts of interest, making it a great place for a family visit.
• Visit Bhavani Island, also another popular tourist hotspot and resort. On the banks of the River Krishna, it is home to some great water and waterside sports. It is also possible to visit the resort by boat. Goa is anopther fabulous Indian destination offering a variety of amazing activities such as diving and snorkelling.

Why a Holiday to Vijayawada?

• Overlooking the stunning River Krishna, Kanaka Durga Temple is one of the most popular temples in the region and is worth visiting on your holiday to Vijayawada to experience the history and culture of this fascinating and diverse region.
• Ghandi Hill is a monument to the late Mahatma Ghandi. It is home to a number of attractions in Ghandi’s name, including a light show and a planetarium.
• The Mogalarajapuram Caves are thought to be the first of their kind in Southern India. They pay homage to the Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and Arthanareeswara.
• Mangalagiri is a pilgrim town, famous for its textiles and its tall temples, making it an interesting site to explore for history and culture lovers, while Namburu is a suburb of Vijayawada and is renowned for its ornate temples and great quality of life.
• Visitors to Vijayawada will be delighted with the quality and variety of foods available in the region. Chinese, continental and Indian foods are in abundance, as well as many international restaurants.