India /Andhra Pradesh /Krishna /Vijayawada
Rajiv Gandhi Park, Kanaka Durgamma Temple Road, Near New Vijayawada Bus Stand, Vijayawada. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Rajiv Gandhi Park. Vijaywada is a beautiful place where you can spend an entire day with your family or friends. The park is a home to a number of attractive and awe inspiring trees horticulture importance. There is a mini zoo, which is a great attraction of amusement for kids. Another attraction of the park is the an educative park which is in the premises of the park. This educative park has replicas of many pre historic animals including the dinosaurs. You can plan an entire day out here for picnic. For snacks, there are many easy options available here. When in Rajiv Gandhi Park, Vijaywada, don’t forget to watch the musical fountains show from 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm, everyday except on Mondays. This park is the gateway to the city as it welcomes the tourists at the entrance of the city with its impressive horticultural network. It is well maintained with the amazing varieties of flower plants and well-manicured lawns. The fertile soil was brought from the banks of the river Krishna and hence the wonderful growth of the flora. A mini zoo and a musical water fountain are added features, which make it a favourite spot for the old and the young alike. This is a special attraction to the citizens during the summer period to spend their hot summer evenings in the outdoor.
Rajiv Gandhi Park,Vijayawada
HistoryEdit
Rajiv Gandhi Park, is one of the many unique destinations in Vijayawada, created by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation with great care. The park is named after Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, to commemorate his contributions to the development of the country.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
Weekdays 2pm – 9pm Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 10pm
Closed OnEdit
Musical fountains show from 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm, everyday, except on Mondays
Best Season to VisitEdit
Throughout the year
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 – 3 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 3/-
Kids Rs. : Rs. 2/-
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 3/-
Kids Rs. : Rs. 2/-
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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 2545579
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
- Fire :101
- Ambulance : 102
