Youth Hostel Vijayawada, A.P

1. Name of Youth Hostel Youth Hostel Vijayawada 2. Complete Postal Address with Pin Code 3rd Cross Road Vijaypuri North Veterinary Colony Vijayawada –500 008 3. Name of Warden/Incharge and Tel. No. Name : NIL with STD code Office : NIL Residence : - NIL Mobile : - NIL 4. Fax No. (0866) 2452722 Fax No. (0866) 2452722 5. E-mail/Web site Address NIL 6. Brief on the importance of place. Vijayawada –Heart of Andhra A major business center and the hub of commercial activity in coastel Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a vital rail and road link between the north and south and is now known as the “ that never sleeps.”. The number of canals crisscrossing the city give it a venetian look. The ciety has many heavy industries and the newly constructed bus station complex is the biggest in . 7. Place of tourist interest nearby List enclosed.

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IMPORTANT TOURIST PLACES IN VIJAYAWADA DISTRICT WORTH VISITING

1. Kanakadurga Temple : One of the most popular temples, in and around Vijayawada, with inscriptions of diffirent dynasties, it is located on Indrakeeladri Hill overlooking the city. of devotees, throng the ancient temple, during Durgastami (Dasera) 2. : Built across the river Krishna the barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its three canals give Vijayawada a venetian look. 3. caves : 8 kms from Vijayawada , these caves are said to be carved in the 7 th century AD. A huge monolith of the Lord Buddha in reclining posture is a magnificent sight. Rajiv Gandhi park, Gandhi hill and Victoria Museum are other places of interest in Vijayawada. 4. : Kondapalli village situated 16 kms from Vijayawada is famous for toy making with light weight wood available in the hill forest. These toys are famous the world over ‘’. There is also a 7 th Century fort at Kondapalli used as a military base by British rulers. 5. Kuchipudi : About 60 kms from Vijayawada, this is the birthplace of Siddhendra Yogi, the originator of the kuchipudi dance form famous throughout the world. Siddhendra Kalakshetram trains many students every year promoting the classic Kuchipudi dance form. 6. : An important Buddhist site in the country, acharya Nagarjuna constructed the country’s largest stupa here 2000 years ago. It is considered the most sacred pilgrim center for Buddhists in South . 7. : Located 95 km from Vijayawada, this large 300 sq. miles fresh water lake attracts several species of birds and Pelicans from Siberia and Fiji islands can be seen here during October and November every year.