India /Andhra Pradesh /Krishna /Vijayawada
Mogalarajapuram Caves 5 Km from Vijayawada. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Mogalarajapuram Caves, situated near Vijayawada is well-known for the three cave temples and is said to be as old as 5th century AD. One of the three cave temples carries an impressive carving of ‘Ardhanariswara’ which is known as one of its kind in south India. This cave temple has carved deities of Lord Vinayaka and Lord Shiva in Nataraja form and hence, is one of the major Vijayawada attractions. This is a very attractive and antique temple to visit and to observe the ancient standard of living.
HistoryEdit
The Mogalarajapuram Caves are known for its five rock-cut sanctuaries that date back to around the 5th century. These caves are now in ruins. The caves have religious significance due to the presence of the idols of Lord Nataraja and Lord Vinayaka in some of them. Besides the caves, the Mogalarajapuram Temple is also a prominent attraction. This temple is enshrined with the statue of ‘Ardhanarisvara’ that is believed to be the oldest in South India.
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Attraction
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9.00 AM – 6.00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Throughout the year
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- My Home Restaurant ; Opp: Madhu Kalyanamandapam, Jammi Chettu Rd, Shanti Nagar, Moghalrajpuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 52001 ; Ph/M – 092 91 042222 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Cabs in Vijayawada are available in plenty, and these cabs charge fares of around Rs 14 per kilometer. Cabs, buses and auto rickshaws will all be available from major places like the railway station. Friends Travels- Ph: 0866 2487999 ; Victory Travels- Ph: 0866 2545591
Bus : APSRTC buses connect Vijayawada with all other cities in Andhra Pradesh. Many tourist bus service providers offer deluxe, super deluxe and A/C bus services from Vijayawada to many major cities in South and Central India, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bangalore and Mumbai. These buses charge about Rs 2-4 per km.
Train : Vijayawada is an important railway Station on the Chennai – Delhi rail route. The station is connected to all railway stations in India. Regular train services are available from Vijayawada to Hyderabad (Satavahana Exp), Visakhapatnam (Vskp Garib Rath), Delhi (Swarnajayanti E), Mumbai (Konark Express), Kolkata (Vsg Howrah Exp), Chennai (Ghy Sbc Express) and Bangalore (Hte Ypr Express).
Air : Vijayawada airport is located at Gannavaram, which is about 20 km away from the city. Regular flights services are available from Vijayawada to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. International travelers have to get connecting flights from Hyderabad. Taxi services are available from Airport to the city, costing about Rs 400.
Others : Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are also available in Vijayawada, with auto rickshaws being the faster mode of transport. They do not run on meter and fares have to be fixed or negotiated in advance. Tariffs during night travel may be one and a half times the actual rate. Cycle rickshaw rides are cheap and fares will range anywhere within Rs 5-15, but these rickshaws are very slow.
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- Police : 100
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