Andhra Pradesh · South India

Vijayawada & Amaravati travel guide

Kanaka Durga on Indrakeeladri

Best time
Oct–Feb
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹900–6,000
Food a day
₹250–1,200
Nearest railhead
0 km away
Nearest airport
20 km away

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About Vijayawada & Amaravati

A Krishna river city — the hill temple of Kanaka Durga, the rock-cut Undavalli caves with a reclining Vishnu, Bhavani island and the Prakasam barrage, with the ancient Buddhist stupa of Amaravati nearby.

Things to do in Vijayawada & Amaravati

  1. Kanaka Durga Temple

    2 h · Free

    Goddess on Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna.

  2. Undavalli Caves

    1 h · ₹25 entry

    Four-storey rock-cut temple with a reclining Vishnu.

  3. Bhavani Island

    2 h · ₹100 entry

    River island with boating and water sports.

  4. Prakasam Barrage

    30 min · Free

    Lit-up barrage at night.

  5. Panakala Narasimha, Mangalagiri

    45 min · Free

    Hill temple where the god drinks jaggery water.

  6. Amaravati Stupa & Museum

    2 h · ₹25 entry

    Remains of a great Buddhist stupa, 35 km away.

Where to stay in Vijayawada & Amaravati

  • MG Road & Benz Circle

    ₹1,500–4,500

    Hotels in the centre.

What to eat

  • Andhra meals

    local dish · veg

    Gongura, pappu and avakaya with ghee.

  • Babai Hotel idli

    restaurant · veg

    Famous ghee idli since 1942.

Good to know

  • Dasara at Kanaka Durga is the biggest festival.
  • Summers are scorching — plan for October to February.

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