Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada

Name: Akkanna Madanna Caves
Address: Vijayawada, India

#9 among attractions in Vijayawada

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Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. They consist of the upper and lower caves. The upper cave is better preserved, and has an important 7th-century inscription. ()

Coordinates: 16°30'50"N, 80°36'24"E

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Akkanna Madanna Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kanaka Durga Temple, Pandit Nehru bus station, Prakasam Barrage, Gandhi Hill.

1 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
27 min walk • Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The deity in this temple is also popularly referred as Kanaka Durga. The temple is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River.
0.7 miSE
Bus station, Memorial, Bus stop
Pandit Nehru bus station, Vijayawada
18 min walk • Pandit Nehru bus station is a bus station in Vijayawada. It is owned by APSRTC. This is one of the major bus stations in Andhra Pradesh. It was also known as Telugu Satavahana Prayana Pranganam. It is one of the largest bus stations in Asia.
0.5 miS
Dam
Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada
14 min walk • The Prakasam Barrage stretches 1223.5 m across the Krishna River connecting Vijayawada, Krishna and Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation, Guntur districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. The barrage serves also as a road bridge and spans over a lake.
0.8 miNE
Memorial
Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
21 min walk • The Gandhi Hill is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi. The hill was formerly known as ORR hill.
~1020 ftW
Bridge
Kanakadurga Flyover, Vijayawada
5 min walk • The Kanakadurga Flyover is a Flyover Spanning the Krishna River and Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada, India. It is the Longest Flyover in Vijayawada with a Length of 2.3 kilometres. It was inaugurated on 16 October 2020 by Nitin Gadkari.
~610 ftN
16°30'55"N • 80°36'22"E
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
3 min walk • Temple
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Potti Sriramulu College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada
21 min walk • Potti Sriramulu Chalavadi Mallikarjunarao College of Engineering & Technology is an engineering college located in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The college is located in the centre of Vijayawada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akkanna Madanna Caves?

Nearby attractions include Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada (3 min walk), Kanakadurga Flyover, Vijayawada (5 min walk), Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada (14 min walk), Pandit Nehru bus station, Vijayawada (18 min walk).

How to get to Akkanna Madanna Caves by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akkanna Madanna Caves:

Bus

Temple bus stop (2 min walk)
Religious bus stop (23 min walk)

Train

Vijayawada Junction (24 min walk)

Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada

Facts and practical information

Akkanna Madanna Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada

Pandit Nehru bus station, Vijayawada

Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada

Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada

Kanakadurga Flyover, Vijayawada

Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada

Potti Sriramulu College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akkanna Madanna Caves?

How to get to Akkanna Madanna Caves by public transport?