Tours from Vijayawada provide a splendid opportunity to the tourists to view the historically rich and architecturally excellent locations and edifices. The entire region of Vijayawada boasts of some or other exotic appeal which captures the imagination of the travelers.
While one can find a number of Buddhist pilgrimage centers in Vijayawada one can also see sacred temples in the place. There are ancient caves and scenic islands within the premises of Vijayawada, all of which are equally enticing. People who have an inclination towards adventure tourism can come to Vijayawada as the place is known for many excursion sites located across its length and breadth.
A tour from Vijayawada to its adjoining cities can also be an enriching experience for the visitors. Some of the attractive features which can be covered while taking a trip from Vijayawada include:
- Undavalli caves
- Gundala church
- Kanakaa Durga temple
- Bhavani island
- Prakasam barrage
- Ghantasala, Amaravati and Gudivada Buddhist sites
- Victoria Jubilee Regional Museum
- Gudivada
- Chandavaram
- Kuchipudi
- Amaravati
- Manginapudi beach
Sojourns from Vijayawada also require the tourists to stay in the hotels of the city. Since all the hotels are of good standard, hence people can conveniently check in to any of the several accommodation options present in the city. Tours from Vijayawada in a way makes for a lifetime experience for those who are interested in discovering the inherent traits of the city.
Chandavaram
A visit to Vijayawada - Chandavaram offer the tourists an opportunity to explore the ancient heritage of a quaint Buddhist pilgrimage of Andhra Pradesh state. Out of the many tours from Vijayawada, a trip to Chandavaram opens a horizon of relics of Buddhism. The tour of Chandavaram from Vijayawada involves a distance of about 50 km.
Singarakonda, the top of a hill in Chandavaram is the place where the famous Buddhist Stupa had been established centuries back. During many excavation works, this Stupa of Chandavaram with double terraces has provided enough evidences of its rich religious significance in the ancient ages. The railing, drum and dome of the Stupa is adorned with 30 magnificent limestone panels. All these panels are aesthetically carved and bear the elegant imprints of the Buddhist followers who once lived in the place.
Apart from the main Stupa there are several other small Buddhists monasteries located in Chandavaram near Vijayawada. Chaityagriha is one such Stupa which can be seen on the same hilltop of Singarakonda in Chandavaram.
Tourists visiting Chandavaram from Vijayawada opt for the regular bus services that assure a safe and prompt transportation facility. However those coming from outside India and other places of Andhra Pradesh have to get down at Vijayawada railway junction or the airport of the city. This is because both the railhead and the air terminal of Vijayawada are the closest terminals to Chandavaram. Proper accommodation facilities too are available in Chandavaram.
As a whole it can be said that the moment people steps in the land of Chandavaram near Vijayawada, they get captivated by the sheer serenity of the Buddhists Stupas and the quaint look of the place.
Chilkalapudi
As a whole Mangalagiri stands tall in the tourism map of Andhra Pradesh with its attractive destinations.
Last Updated on : 07/16/2013
