A Delicious Day in Vijayawada: A Foodie's Itinerary

  1. 9:00am: Venkateswara Swamy Temple
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Vijayawada Railway Station

    Start the day with a blessing at Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Admire the beautiful architecture used to build the temple. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and awaken your senses before your day of indulging.

  2. 10:00am: Ramavarappadu Ring
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Venkateswara Swamy Temple

    This enormous busy roundabout in Vijayawada’s outskirts is a centre of food and bevvy stalls. Do not miss the chance to try out haleem, biryani and kebab.

  3. 12:00pm: Midway Restaurant
    30 minutes (11 km) from Ramavarappadu Ring

    With outdoor pool-side seating, Midway Restaurant is known for its Andhra-style meals. Don't miss some of their crowd favourites such as chicken biryani, mutton fry, and Gongura-mamsam.

  4. 2:00pm: Padamati Sandhya Rani Hotel
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Midway Restaurant

    Padamati Sandhya Rani Hotel is the perfect place to indulge in some traditional Andhra cuisine, including some savoury idlis and dosas that are served with assorted chutneys and sambar.

  5. 4:00pm: Chandramouleeswara Swamy Temple
    20 minutes (2.5 km) from Padamati Sandhya Rani Hotel

    Make a quick stop en route to the next foodie haven and visit the Chandramouleeswara Swamy Temple, a historical temple of Lord Shiva.

  6. 5:00pm: Tikka Tikki
    15 minutes (1.3 km) from Chandramouleeswara Swamy Temple

    A delightful high tea or evening snack awaits you at Tikka, Tikki, popular for its sandwiches such as chicken tikka, Ham and cheese, and paneer, along with other snacks perfect for an evening nibble.

  7. 6:00pm: Barbeque Nation
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Tikka Tikki

    End the day with a fabulous dinner at Barbeque Nation– a popular Indian chain of buffet restaurants offering an array of starters, kebabs, grilled meat and desserts along with unlimited mocktails.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Venkateswara Swamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Ramavarappadu Ring (2 hours, Rs. 500)
  • Midway Restaurant (2 hours, Rs. 800)
  • Padamati Sandhya Rani Hotel (2 hours, Rs. 400)
  • Chandramouleeswara Swamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Tikka Tikki (1 hour, Rs. 300)
  • Barbeque Nation (2 hours, Rs. 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 3500

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, stroll around the PVP Square Mall or visit the Kondapalli Fort. For those with less time, consider skipping Chandramouleeswara Temple and Tikka Tikki and spend more time at Ramavarappadu Ring to try out more local street food.

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