Shopping
The main shopping areas in Vijaywada are MG Road, Besant Road and Kondapalli. Mangalagiri saris and Kalamkari paintings are the must-buy items here. When you are here do buy a bottle of delicious mango pickle or 'avakkai', as it is locally known. Besides these, Vijayawada is also known for its pearls, silver jewellery and semi precious stones.