About Vijayawada
Vizag to Vijayawada distnce : 342 km
Estimated travel time : 7.5 hours
Vizag 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 Vizag to Vijayawada is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Vizag to Vijayawada by car is well connected through NH 16 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Vizag to Vijayawada distance is 342 Km and is 7.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Anakapalle - known for its seashores such as Mutyalammapalem, Tantadi (Shooting Spot), and Pudimadaka, Jaggery market
Tuni - Lord Satyanarayana Swamy, Sri Talupulamma Lova Temple, Pentakota Lighthouse
Tetagunta - Lord Shiva Umamaheshwara Temple
Annavaram - Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Pampa River, Thalupulamma Thalli Temple, Uppada Beach
Prathipadu - Victoria Museum, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Crazy World Water Park, Hamsaladeevi Beach
Yerravaram - Waterfalls (very famous among trekkers)
Rajahmundry - Papi Hills, Pattiseema, Godavari Bridge, Iskcon Temple, Goutami Ghat, Maredumilli, Kotilingeswara Temple, Sri Gowtami Grandhalayam, Aanamkalakendram
Devarapalli - Devarapalli waterfalls
Nallajerla - Sri Lakshmi Naryana Mandiram, Subramanya temple, Nallajerla park
Bhimadole - Bhimaswaraswamy Temple, Sri Kanakadurga Devalayam, Sri Rama Mandiram
Eluru - Kolleru lake, Tammileru, Eluru Buddha Park, Guntupalli Group of Buddhist Monuments, Sultan Quli mosque, Sanivarapupeta , S.V. Rangarao statue
Guntur - Jillellamudi Amma Temple, Surya Lanka Beach, Amareswara Temple, Pankala Narasimha Temple,Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Ethipothala Falls, Kondaveedu, Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, Kotappakonda