BEST BUDGET HOTELS IN VIJAYAWADA
Positioned on the northern bank of River Krishna, Vijayawada is a major commercial and industrial hub which is soon to become Andhra Pradesh’s new state capital. While not a tourist destination in itself, the surrounding areas of Vijayawada boast interesting Buddhist sites that are worth paying multiple visits to. The city has been deemed ‘Global City of the Future’ by McKinsey Quarterly with productivity expected to rise rapidly. Known for its landmarks, temples, hilly landscape, and canals, Vijayawada is a city that boasts a rich cultural history.
Vijayawada has a population of around 1.5 million with a high percentage of literacy. The presence of a number of educational institutions (pertaining to various fields such as engineering, architecture, and health sciences) brings students in large numbers to Vijayawada. Vijayawada can be reached using different modes of transport: road (NH 16, NH 65, NH 30, and several state highways), rail (Vijayawada Railway Station), and air (Vijayawada Airport).
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Travellers in Vijayawada - Vijayawada does manage to attract a fair bit of tourists every year owing to its ancient temples, natural/man-made wonders (such as the Bhavani Island for instance), rock-cut caves, waterfront gardens, lush green-spaces (especially in the suburbs), parks (for recreation and relaxation), and museums. For tourists and locals, cycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, taxis and motorbikes are the easiest modes of intra-city transportation. The different categories of tourists visiting Vijayawada would likely include youngsters (students or the young working class, who enjoy taking trips to new cities by themselves or in big groups), businesspersons/SME owners who are in the city to ensure the smooth flow of business transactions, and families who are either paying visits to their acquaintances settled in the city or simply wanting to explore a new city with their loved ones.You also get to plan visits to cities located not too far away from Vijayawada such as Guntur, Warangal, Nellore, and Hyderabad.
What Makes Vijayawada Popular - Vijayawada can provide tourists with a pretty huge list in terms of places-to-see and things-to-do. While greater Vijayawada offers more of a big-city experience with its pubs, restaurants, shopping complexes/hypermarkets, cafes, and hospitals, the older part of the city is what fascinates tourists more. While the presence of educational institutions does bring hundreds of students to the city every year, factors like Andhra cuisine, the nearby Buddhist site, excellent public transport facilities, and a large number of apparel stores draw visitors to Vijayawada. Religious travellers take trips to Vijayawada to visit its various temples and mosques. Most of the landmarks and tourist spots in/around Vijayawada do not charge entry fees (or very nominal ones, in case they do). Navratri and Dussehra are the most prominent festivals celebrated in Vijayawada.
A trip to Vijayawada wouldn’t turn out to be as expensive as you think, since budget hotels in the city do not charge exorbitant prices. For comfortable stays at inexpensive rates, check out Treebo’s list of budget hotels in Vijayawada. You can find budget hotels in Vijayawada in neighborhoods like Besant Road, Benz Circle, MG Road, Punnami Ghat, and Gandhinagar.
What to do in Vijayawada - Vijayawada will give you a cultural tour, a historical one, and a religious tour while still being modern and cosmopolitan enough. You will have your share of shopping malls and pubs, but what will make Vijayawada is the cultural and spiritual experience it will engulf you in. Kanaka Durga Temple should be on the top of your list. It is the most famous temple in Vijayawada and situated on the top of a hill overlooking the city and the Krishna river. Gunadala Matha Shrine is a church located on the eastern side of the city and it has hundreds of people flock to it during the Feast of Our Lady which is an annual event. Prakasam Barrage, Undavalli caves, Gandhi Hill, and Victoria museum are other sites worth visiting. You can head on to Besant road which is a huge commercial space for all your shopping needs as well as if you want to catch a movie.
HOW TO FIND BUDGET HOTELS IN VIJAYAWADA?
Budget hotels in Vijayawada are not hard to come by and tourists should be able to find good deals provided they book in advance. Treebo Hotels offer budget rooms for 2 star hotels in Vijayawada, 3 star hotels in Vijayawada, couple friendly hotels in Vijayawada, and service apartments in Vijayawada.The properties come with spacious rooms, cable TV, fresh linen, fast Wifi, and provisions for guests to prepare their own tea and coffee. The attached washrooms come with 24x7 running hot and cold water and complimentary toiletries. In addition, guests will also enjoy complimentary breakfast during their stay here. The hotels are also strategically and conveniently located to the hotels making commute around the town easy.
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