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As the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is 275 km. from Hyderabad, between the river Krishna and its tributary, Budameru. Vijayawada lies in the rich coastal delta area of the state, a fact that is reflected in its spicy and deliciously varied cuisine.The most luscious mangoes are grown here and the region is renowned for its tradition of pickle making.

A famous landmark is the Prakasam barrage, the 1223.5 mt. long modern regulator and road bridge across the Krishna river, completed in 1957. Its panoramic lake and the three canals that run through the city give Vijayawada, a venetian appearance.

Industries:
Agro based industrial activity is predominant around the city. The industrial base consists of solvent extraction plants, rice mills, oil and dal mills etc. There are two Industrial Estates under the influence of the City. Autonagar Industrial Estate, located in the eastern part of the city, near Patamata, covering 340 acres, houses industrial units which are mostly small and medium in nature. The other estate is located at about 16 km from the city at Kondapalli. The total extent of the estate is 439 acres and comprises of 620 plots. The proposed developments in this estate are storage facilities for major oil companies and the land acquisition for the same is in progress. Other areas where industrial activities are concentrated, is on the periphery of the city, near Kanuru, with large units like solvent plants and other agro industries establishing base in the area. The presence of a Super Thermal Power Station near Vijayawada has a bearing on the industrial development of the region. The diverse economic activities has increased rapidly over the past few decades in various fields manifested in the influx of work force and consequent growth in population. Look at the following Table which enumerates the employment and number of industries in Vijayawada.

History:
      Legend has it that Arjuna, according to the epic Mahabharata, prayed on top of Indrakila hill and won the blessings of Lord Shiva and thus the name of Vijayawada is derived from ‘Vijaya’ - victory.

Best Season:
      The best time to visit this place is between September to February when the temperature ranges between 15°C – 30°C. Summer tends to be rather hot with the mercury going beyond 40°C in May and early June. Mid June to August are the monsoon months, which make the places wet and difficult to move about. Cotton clothing would be ideal throughout the year, though light blended fabrics and a light sweater or wrap would be appropriate for the winter months.

Tourist Information Centre:
Andhra Pradesh Travel & Tourism Development Corporation Motel Krishnaveni, Guntur Road, Near Prakasam Barrage, Sitanagaram, Tel.63270.