Gandhi Memorial and Planetarium

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Krishna /Vijayawada

Tarapet main road, Back side of Railway Station, Vijayawada Onetown. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas is the tallest structure in the Vijaywada skyline, the monument built in the memory of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi with 7 Stupas. it is the first in country, and was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma Gandhi’s life and Planetarium are the added attractions of Gandhi Hill, climb to the top of the hill for a bird’s eye view of the town , which attract the tourists. Vijayawada city.

Gandhi Hill,Vijayawada

HistoryEdit

Gandhi Memorial with 15.8 m. High, seven stupas is the first Gandhi Memorial in India constructed on a hillock. Gandhi hill which was formally known as “Orr Hill”. It has the teachings of Gandhi inscribed on stone slabs . The first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft. The 52 ft. stupa was unveiled on 6th October, 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the then President of India.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

4pm – 8:30pm

Closed OnEdit

Tuesday Holly day

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Entry Fee: Rs. 3/-
Impotence: Mahatma Gandhi’s Photo exhibition, Train & Planetarium
Train Fee: Rs 5/-
PLANETARIUM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10/-
Below 5 years children not allowed

Kids Rs. : Entry Fee: Rs. 3/-
Impotence: Mahatma Gandhi’s Photo exhibition, Train & Planetarium
Train Fee: Rs 5/-
PLANETARIUM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10/-
Below 5 years children not allowed

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Entry Fee: Rs. 3/-
Impotence: Mahatma Gandhi’s Photo exhibition, Train & Planetarium
Train Fee: Rs 5/-
PLANETARIUM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10/-
Below 5 years children not allowed

Kids Rs. : Entry Fee: Rs. 3/-
Impotence: Mahatma Gandhi’s Photo exhibition, Train & Planetarium
Train Fee: Rs 5/-
PLANETARIUM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10/-
Below 5 years children not allowed

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

New Murali Krishna Tea & Tiffin & Meals ; Station Rd, Nehru Rd, Near Railway Station, Vinchipeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001 ; Ph/M – 099 49 618499 ; 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 2545587

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.