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Located on the banks of river Krishna , Vijayawada is the commercial headquarter of Andhra Pradesh. Sixth Central Pay Commission has announced Vijayawada as a Y-grade city. The city has been named as the “global city of the future” by McKinsey Quarterly. Founded in 626 A.D. , ancient Vijayawada was known as Bezawada that was ruled by King Madhava Varma. There are several stories behind the origin of the name. Some must visit and unique attractions in the city are Prakasam Barrage , Gandhi Hill , Bhavani Island , and Kanaka Durga Temple. Considering the city’s rising popularity as a tourism hotspot , many airlines have started operating flights to Vijayawada.

1) Bhavani Island- Bhavani Island dwells on the Krishna River at Vijayawada. It is one of the most famous and largest river islands in the country. Covering an area of 133 acres , the island is named after Goddess Bhavani , the presiding deity of Kanaka Durga Temple. Located in the midst of Krishna , the island has an arts and crafts village and different infrastructures such as resorts.

2) Undavalli caves- This cave will take you back in time to the 4th BC. The caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha and Lord Narasimha. The caves have been declared as monuments of national importance by the government. Visitors to the cave love going for a boat ride.

3) Kanaka Durga Temple- Temple is a renowned pilgrimage dedicated to the Goddess Durga. This temple shows Dravidian architecture in the best light. Tender Hills of Indrakeeladri accompanies Durga Temple. The serene surroundings make the temple a must visit for people with a spiritual bend of mind.

Some other attractions in the city are

• Kondapalli Fort
• Mogalarajapuram caves
• Subramanya Swamy Temple
• Victoria Museum

Mangalagiri sarees and kalamkari painting produced by local artists must rank high in your shopping list. Some other items to buy in the city are pearls , silver jewellery and semi-precious stones.

Here are some places that you can shop at for these items

• Besant Road
• Governor poet
• Lepl Centro Mall
• Virupaksha Handicrafts Showroom

Being a commercial hub , Vijayawada is well connected to the rest of India by rail , road , and air. Vijayawada Junction railways station receives trains from all over India on a regular basis. Vijayawada Airport connects the city to almost all other major Indian cities by air.

Vijayawada has a robust Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) that connects different points within the city , making daily commutes both comfortable and affordable. The complete city is connected by a network of buses operated and managed by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). Travellers can also hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw or book a cab to move within the city.

About Vijayawada Airport

Airport Name: Vijayawada Airport

Airport Code: VGA

The airport is situated in Gannavaram , where NH 16 joins Chennai and Kolkata. It is an international airport. It caters to both domestic and international flights. After Second World War it has been turned into a civilian airport. Spread over an area of 537 acres , the airport can handle up to 500 passengers. In 2017 , the airport got a new terminal. Almost all airlines offer online web check-in services at this airport.

Located in Kerala , Kozhikode is famously known as Calicut. The metropolis was once dubbed as the City of Spices. Kozhikode has been ranked as the second best city to reside in India. In 2012 , the city was given a new name: city of Sculptures. Some must visit places in the city are Kozhikode beach , Beypore beach and Thali Temple. This city is the popular centre of cotton-weaving and a leading producer of calico cloth.

Airport Name: Calicut International Airport

Airport Code: CCT

Calicut Airport or Karipur Airport is an international airport. The airport was inaugurated in 1988 and has grown at a constant rate since then. Since its inauguration the airport has received several facelifts and is currently the 12th busiest airport in the country.

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