Vijayawada is a city in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, on the banks of River Krishna in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is the third most densely populated in the urban population of built-up areas in the world and is the second-largest city in Andhra Pradesh by population. Vijayawada is classified as a Y-grade city as per the Sixth Central Pay Commission. Vijayawada is the commercial headquarters of Andhra Pradesh.
The city is known for its landmarks such as Prakasham Barrage across the Krishna river Krishnaveni Mandapam (River Museum) depicting the history of Krishna river and a nearby idol of the river known as Krishnaveni statue; Gandhi Hill, the first Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in the country, an elevation of 500 ft on the on a hill; Bhavani Island, one of the largest river island amidst Krishna River. The Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Durga on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River. The deity is described as Swayambhu (self-manifested) in Triteeya Kalpa. Akkana Madanna cave temple is a rock-cut temple which is located at the lower reach of the Indrakeeladri temple. 'Vijayavatika' and 'Bezawada' are the old names of present Vijayawada.

CLIMATE:

34 °C (74–93 °F)

MAIN TOURIST SPORT:

Rajiv Gandhi Park, Prakasam Barrage, Gunadala Matha Shrine, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Bapu Museum, Undavalli Caves, Kondapalli Fort,

PEOPLES ATTITUDE:

As of 2011 Census, the city had a population of 1,048,240. Hinduism is the majority religion, with Islam at the second place followed by Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism in that order. Tourism, agriculture, industries, commercial trade, transportation and tertiary sectors are a boost to the economy. Traditional fashion is the wardrobe of choice with men wearing dhoti, and the sherwani for more formal affairs, while women don the saree and salwar kameez, though western fads are becoming popular.

COMMON LANGUAGE:

Telugu

WHICH MOBILE NETWORK:

Airtel. Reliance Jio. Vodafone. Idea. Aircel. Reliance

BAR:

City Central Restaurant And Bar,Tycoons Bar & Restaurant,Durga Restaurant & Bar,Blue Fox Restaurant,Ambica Bar And Restaurant,Red Fox Bar & Restaurant

RESTAURANTS:

The Gateway Hotel Vijayawada - Restaurants.

NEAREST MAIN:

Bus stand:Vijayawada Bus Station,: NH65, Arrival Block,Pandit Nehru Bus Stop, Krishnalanka, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001,
Railway:Vijayawada Junction railway station, Vinchipeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001

DESTINATION NICKNAME:

Bezawada

HOSPITAL:

Sanjiv Hospitals:086808 71234, Sandhya Eye Hospitals | Top Eye Hospitals in Vijayawada:0866 243 8956, E.N.T Specialist:0866 247 1422,Manipal Hospitals:0866 249 8400