Situated on the top of the Indrakeeladri Hills on the banks of the River Krishna, this temple that is dedicated to Goddess Durga has visitors from all over the country.  It is one of the most visited and famous temples of the city and is one of the reasons why Vijayawada is considered as a sacred and spiritual place. 

This island is located in the middle of the Krishna River and has an area of 133 acres.  It is close to the Kanaka Devi Temple.  Another name for Goddess Durga that the Kanaka Devi Temple is dedicated to is Bhavani and hence the island gets its name in this way.  The Government has developed this spot as a tourist attraction by promoting resorts, sporting activities, a rope-way, art and craft such as toy makers and weavers and many more initiatives. 

The Prakasam Barrage runs to a length of 1,223 metres and connects the two districts of Krishna and Guntur.  The canals of the Barrage cut across the city of Vijayawada, giving it the look and feel of the city of Venice.  This Barrage was named after the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Tanguturi Prakasam.  The rich agriculture of the state of Andhra Pradesh is due to the water supplied by the Prakasam Barrage for all its irrigational projects.  The view all around this site is fantastic and has become a huge tourist attraction.

Built on the rock-cut style of architecture, these magnificent caves date back to the 4^th or the 5^th Century.  This well-preserved monument is made of sandstone and is of national importance.  The temple that is located in these caves are on different levels  – the first level depicts the Jain religion and Thirthankara scriptures and the second level has the reclining statue of Lord Vishnu.  From the top of the caves, one gets a fantastic view of the surrounding hills, the lush green of the landscape and the magnificence of the Krishna River.

Kondapalli is a small town in the Krishna District of the city of Vijayawada.  These toys are made of soft wood that are found in the neighbouring hills of Kondapalli and are prepared during the festivities of Sankranti and Navratri.  This craft dates back to 400 years when craftsmen from Rajasthan migrated to this region.    Each piece of a toy is prepared separately and then tamarind seed powder and sawdust is used to join the pieces together.  Detailing is later worked on to finish off the toys. 

They are located at the foot of the Indrakeeladri Hills, very close to the Kanaka Durga Temple.  Dating back to the 17^th Century, legend goes that they are dedicated to two ministers, Akkanna and Madanna, who were in the court of Quli Qutub Shah, the Nawab of Golconda.  These caves are devoid of any sculptures or fancy architecture, but sadly echo the tragic end of the two ministers.

When visitors visit Vijayawada, they think that their trip is complete when they see the more famous Kanaka Devi Temple.  But this is not true.  The Lakshmi Narayana Temple is also beautiful and unique in terms of its history, architecture and the festivities that are done here.  It is situated on a small hillock in a town called Mangalagiri, which is 14 kms. away from the city of Vijayawada.  The eastern gopuram of the temple is one of the highest of its kind in the whole of South India. 
This town is also popular for its Mangalagiri Cotton Sarees and Fabrics.  It goes back to 400 years when this kind of fabric first started.  The uniqueness of this material is that there is zari work only on the borders and there are no designs on the body; it is plain or clean.  The sarees are used by the devotees of the Lakshmi Narayana Temple when they worship the deity.

Amravati is the legislative capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh.  It is situated on the banks of the River Krishna in Guntur District.  It was founded by former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, in the year 2014.  Due to the presence of the Amareswara Temple, there is a lot of attention from all over the world.  The archaeological museum here also adds to the increase in visitors.  Various picnic spots on the banks of the River Krishna are quite popular amongst the locals and tourists.

This is a type of craft that is block printed or hand-painted on cotton textiles.  There are 23 steps involved in this process and only natural dyes are used.  There are two characteristic styles of this art form.  One is called the Srikalahasti style, where the “kalam” or pen is used only by hand to freely draw objects and then fill in the colours.  This art flourished in temples and on chariot banners, where deities and scenes from Hindu epics were drawn.  The second style is the Machilipatnam style.  Kalamkari work can be seen on sarees, blouses, dupattas and on paintings.