One Day Vijayawada Sighseeing Tour By Car

Itinerary for one Day Vijayawada Local Sigtseeing Tour Package

With scrumptious fruits, sensational sweets and scenic marvels, Vijayawada literally translates to ‘The Place of Victory’.It is often also known as Bezawada. Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, Eholds the credit of being the largest railway junction in South India. Located on the banks of the Krishna River, Vijayawada is bounded by the lndrakeeladri Hills on the west and the Budameru river on the north. The Kondapalli Fort, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Gandhi Stupa and Undavalli Caves are extremely known in the city and showcase a blend of history and nature unimaginable.

DAY 1 PICKUP FROM VIJAYAWADA: Hotel / Airport / Bus Station / Railway Station / and proceed to Vijayawada Local Sightseeing places including:

UNDAVALLI CAVES: These four-storey caves are said to be found in the 7th century. They are associated with the Vishnukundin Kings of AD 420- AD 620. These exotic caves of Undavalli were dedicated to the Anantapadmanabha and Narisimhaswami. As per the historical evidence, Madhava Reddy, who ruled this region as the subordinate under the Reddies of Kondaveedu, gifted the caves to the temple of Anantha Swamy. It is also believed that these caves were used by the Buddhist monks as the rest houses. Undavalli Caves show that many Buddhist stupas were converted into Hindu temples. It was initially a Jain cave with an architecture of Udayagiri and Khandgiri. The first floor still retains the Jain style.

KANAKA DURGA TEMPLE: The temple of Devi Kanaka Durga has more than one legend about its origin and history. One legend says that this region was once strewn with mighty rocks which inhibited the flow of the Krishna River, thereby leaving this area uninhabitable. To put an end to this problem, Lord Shiva was called upon who directed the hills to make way for the unobstructed flow of the river. The flow of the river gained strength through the tunnels or “Bejjam”, and hence the name Bezawada was born, which later got modified to Vijayawada.

KONDAPALLI FORT: Kondapalli Fort is a marvellous 14th-century fort located in the village of Kondapalli in Guntur district near Vijayawada. The resplendent fort is considered of great historical importance and attracts tourists from all over the world. Locals frequent the site for a day-long picnic with friends and family due to its proximity from Vijayawada, which is just 23 kilometres away. As you explore the exalted fort, be sure to notice the breathtaking view of the valley. The village is famous for wooden toys, especially the Kondapalli Dolls. If you are lucky, you might just find a vendor selling these beautiful dolls for you take back as souvenirs.

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.The carvings here also hold amongst themselves, a carving of Ardhanariswara, which is said to be the only one of its kind across the whole of South India.

VICTORIA MUSEUM: A museum of the Archaeology Department, this is a walk through imprints of time and all it left behind. Browse through a rich and ancient collection of sculptures, idols, inscriptions, paintings, cutlery and weapons.The museum leaves you fascinated not only by its artifacts from the past but also with a huge Buddha statue. The sprawling, glistening white, marble statue was brought from Alluru.

BHAVANI ISLAND: There are also numerous activities to pursue on the island- like water-skiing, kayaking, parasailing, or otherwise, opportunities to enjoy some leisurely time snoozing on hammocks, fishing and picnicking with your family. Take your gang of best buddies to this little island-park on the weekend to kick back and unwind from a tiresome daily routine. And a fun-filled day on this island would not want you returning to the monotony of life so soon. Do not despair, for there is a lovely resort right on the island which will tempt you to stay in, for a little while longer.

Drop at Vijayawada Hotel / Airport / Bus Station / Railway Station / End of a One Day Vijayawada Local Sightseeing Tour…

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Vijayawada Local Sightseeing tour package. This One day Vijayawada tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Vijayawada and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.