Best Andhra Pradesh Attractions: Tours & Tickets

The Bhavani Island is one of the largest islands of its kind to occupy a river, which makes it an iconic attraction in the city. Due to its geographical location and structure, it has proved itself to be the perfect place for visitors to come and relax. For those who find interest in having adventure and enjoy activities like water slides, this will be the perfect place to spend a weekend. You will need to take a boat to get to the island, which is an exhilarating ride in itself, taking you through scenic views of the lush green surroundings and the beautiful Krishna River. A number of other activities, such as water skiing, parasailing, kayaking and fishing can also be enjoyed while you relax at the island or simply take a nap at a hammock. Location: Bhavanipuram Bhavani Island, Vijayawada IndiaPrice: No entry feeTiming: Any time of the dayBest Time to Visit: October to March

The temple houses a beautiful shrine of Goddess Durga, surrounded by astonishing architecture which takes inspiration from Dravidian style. The idol located in the temple premises is regarded as one of the shakti peethas, which are located all over the country. Located atop the Indrakeeladri hills, the temple lies along the banks of the Krishna River. The temple is highly revered among its followers, and gains even more prominence given that it finds a mention among various sacred texts and ancient literature. If you are an avid devotee, coming to this temple for the worship of the supreme, it is suggested that you take note of the temple timings, seva schedule and the rules of darshan, to make the most of your visit. Location: Indrakeeladri, Durga Temple Ghat Road, Mallikarjunapeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001, IndiaPrice: No entry feeTiming: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Closed on ThursdayBest Time to Visit: October to March

The Undavalli Caves are undeniably a marvel of historical creations, which speak a story with every cut of the rock. These caves exhibit a monolithic style of architecture that typically belongs to the Indian rock cut style. It is believed that these caves were carved out of a single sandstone on a hillside and date back to as early as the 4th century. Today, the structure has gained national importance and it is believed that these caves are the first example of Gupta architecture that prevailed in the country in the times to come. The cave is divided into three different layers, with each of them depicting something that history buffs are bound to relish knowing about. The lush green surroundings around the caves compliment the historical significance of this landmark, making it one of the top Vijayawada places to see.Location- Penumaka - Vijayawada Rd, Near Prakasam, Undavalli, Barrage, Andhra Pradesh 522501Price: No Entry feeTiming: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PMBest Time to Visit: October to March