About Vijayawada
Khammam to Vijayawada distnce : 123 km
Estimated travel time : 2.5 hours
Khammam to Vijayawada is very popular route for both tourists as well as business. Vijayawada, also known as Bezawada, is commercial, political and media capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Located on the banks of river Krishna and surrounded by the Indrakeeladri Hills and Budameru Canal, Vijayawada is a perfect blend of cultural heritage and modern business hub. It is home to numerous caves and rock-cut temples carved out of these caves. Most popular is Kanaka Durga Temple which has inscriptions of many dynasties. It is believed that Arjuna of Mahabharta prayed on top of Indrakeeladri Hill and won the blessings of Lord Shiva to get Pashupatastra. Another belief is that when Goddess Durga killed demon Mahishasura and rested on the Indrakeeladri Hill, this place was called Vijayavatika meaning 'Place of Victory' which is changed to Vijayawada with time. Apart from being the place of interest for tourists and business, Vijayawada is also a hub of educational institutions.
Taxi from Khammam to Vijayawada is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Khammam to Vijayawada by car is well connected through National Highway365A and National Highway65 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Khammam to Vijayawada distance is 123 Km and is 2.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Mudigonda - Narsimha Swamy Temple, Hanuman Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Hill
Nelakondapally - Buddhist Stupa, Puttaparthi Sai Baba Temple, Shree Hanman Temple
Kodad - Ayyappa Swamy Temple, KLR Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
Nallabandagudem - Sri Pachamukha Hanuman, Church, Gandhi Statue
Chillakallu - Mallikarjuna Swami Devasthanam, Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra asramam
Nawabupeta - Pedda chennakeshava swami Temple, Mahishasuramardhini and Kalabhirava Temple
Nandigama - Ayyappa Swamy Temple, Sri Saila Vasu Memorial Park, Subramanyeshwara Swamy Temple
Keesara - St Joseph Church, Ganesh Temple, Sri Nagendra swamy temple
Kanchikacherla - Paritala Hanuman Temple, Donabanda waterfalls trek point, Paritala Waterfall
Mullapadu - Mullapadu Butterfly, Waterfall, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Trilochanapuram (Jupudi) - Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Kalyana Mandapam, Sri Vekateswara Swamy Temple,Donka Road, Jupudi reservoir
Ibrahimpatnam - Kottur hill, Mini Dam, Yellamma temple, The Almighty Church, ASH POND VTPS