Located at an elevation of 500 ft, the Gandhi hill is a prominent hill location in Vijayawada, which garners the interest of many tourists and locals. Located behind the Vijayawada railway station, the hill is popular for the Gandhi Memorial which is constructed over the hill. It is the first of its kind of memorial to be built with seven stupas. Due to this, the hill is singularly sometimes also called ‘Gandhi’, having changed from its erstwhile name ‘ORR Hill’.
The hill and the memorial constructed over it, pays homage to the father of the nation, and commemorates the struggle for freedom from the British. For the entertainment of the visitors, there is a library, a planetarium, and a toy train that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Location: Jawaharlal Nehru Road, K. R. Market, Tarapet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 520001, India
Price: Rs 10 per person, Rs 20 for toy train ride
Timing: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, closed on Tuesday
Best Time to Visit: October to March
