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Fortune Murali Park, Vijayawada

40-1-28, M.G. Road, Labbipet, Vijayawada – 520010
 

  Vijayawada literally translates to "The Place of Victory". A legend narrates that Vijayawada was established by Arjuna around the Malleswara temple and Indrakiladri hills in commemoration of Lord Shiva's Darshan that he had, and thus named the city as Vijayawada.Besides being an important religious centre for Buddhists and Hindus, Vijayawada is also a centre of Andhra culture. The Chalukyas of Kalyan once conquered this place, and the famous Chinese Xuanzang (Hsuan-tsang) had visited this place in 639 when Buddhism was at its zenith in the region.

Rooms :
70 well-appointed rooms, including 44 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Club Rooms, 6 Junior Suites with an Executive and Presidential Suite. The rooms boast of a carefully crafted blend of aesthetics and modern amenities.

 Hotel Facilities:

  • 24 hrs Room Service

  • Travel Desk

  • In-house Laundry

  • Concierge

  • Car Parking

  • Iron and Ironing Board on request

  • Data-port in room

  • Minibar

  • Weighing Scale

  • 20 Kms from the Airport

 
  • Baby Sitting

  • Central Air Conditioning

  • Cable  T.V.

  • Hair Dryer

  • Electronic Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Banquet & Conference facility

  • Tea/Coffee maker

  • Doctor on call

  • 3 kms from the Railway Station

PLACES OF INTEREST

  • Kanaka Durga Temple: One of the most popular temples in and around Vijayawada, it is located on a hill (Indrakeeladri) overlooking the city as well as the River Krishna. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple. During Dushera Festival, thousands of devotees from the city and its environs throng the temple after a holy dip in the River Krishna close by.

  • Gunadala Matha Shrine: In 1925, Rf. Arlati, the Rector of St. Joseph's Orphanage at Gundala, installed a statue of Our Lady and later a church was built and consecrated in 1971, now popularly known as St. Mary's church. Since then the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes became an annual event here, attended by hundreds of people. The church is situated on a hillock on the eastern side of the city.

  • Prakasam Barrage: Built across the river Krishna, Prakasam Barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its three canals that run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian look.

  • Undavalli Caves: Eight kilometers from Vijayawada, these caves are said to be carved in 7th century A.D. Buddhist monks used this two-storeyed cave structure as a rest house during the monsoon. A huge monolith of the Lord Buddha in reclining posture is a magnificent sight.

  • Rajiv Gandhi Park: Created by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation with great care, this park welcomes the tourists at the entrance of the city with its impressive horticultural network. A mini zoo and a musical water fountain are added to it.

  • Gandhi Hill: The first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft (150 m). The 52 ft (16 m) stupa was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the President of India. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma Gandhi's life and a planetarium are the other attractions.

  • Victoria Museum: A place for archaeology lovers, Victoria Museum has a carefully preserved collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions.

  • Mogalarajapuram Caves: These caves are said to be excavated in 5th century A.D. The caves are reputed to be the first of their kind in South India. The idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka & Arthanareeswara are carved here.

  • Bhavani Island: Perhaps one of the largest islands on a river, Bhavani Island is located on Krishna River close to the city. AP Tourism is converting this 133-acre (54 hectare) island into an attractive tourist spot and a River Front Resort. Journey to the island by boat is very pleasant.

  • Mangalagiri: 12 km from Vijayawada is the renowned temple of Lord Narasimha in Mangalagiri, on a hillock. The unique feature of this temple is that the mouth of the idol accepts half the quantity of panakam (jaggery dissolved in water) offered by devotees, irrespective of the size of the vessel.…