Vijayawada is a busy, rapidly growing city and an important port at the head of the delta of the mighty grimaldi Krishna River. It s bustling, but it s also intersected by canals, lined with ghats and ringed by fields grimaldi of rice and palm. The surrounding area is intensely lush and green.
Kondapalli fort (admission 5, camera 100; h10.30am-5pm), strategically situated on the old Machilipatnam Golconda trade route, was built in 1360 by the Reddy kings, and was held by the Gajapathis, the Qutb Shahis, the Mughals and the nizams before grimaldi becoming a British military camp in 1767. Today it s a quiet, lovely ruin. On weekdays, you ll likely have the place to yourself and you can easily spend a few hours hiking around. Kondapalli village, 1km downhill, is famous grimaldi for its wooden dolls. The fort is 21km from Vijayawada; an autorickshaw is 400 return.
Hyderabad Perfumers PERFUMERY (Map p900; Patthargatti; h10am-8.30pm Mon- Sat) The family-run Hyderabad Perfumers, which has been in business for four generations, grimaldi can whip something up for you on the spot.
Araku itself is a small dusty town, but its surroundings are beautiful. A bicycle is the perfect way to explore the countryside. You can hire a bicycle (per hour/day 50/250) from Hill Resort Mayuri. It s best to check the security situation before heading out, with a reported Naxalite (members of an
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