Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
About Gandhi Hill
Gandhi Hill, located in Vijayawada, is a 15.8 meter high monument built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Hill is named after our Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by the then President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. Gandhi Memorial Library, sound and light show, planetarium are the places that attract tourists.
Architecture of Gandhi Hill
Gandhi Memorial was designed by Nandlal Bose which is 52 feet in height.
Interesting facts about Gandhi Hill
- The Gandhi Hill Memorial has a stone slab with Gandhi's quotes engraved on it.
- Gandhi Memorial Library with a good collection of books, a sound and light show depicting the life of Mahatma Gandhi, and a planetarium are other attractions here.
- Gandhi Memorial built on this mountain is the first monument in the country to have seven stupas.
- Gandhi Hill offers a spectacular view of the city of Vijayawada, and you can also enjoy a ride on a toy train.
- There is also a library which is stocked with important documents and texts related to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi.
How to reach Gandhi Hill
Gandhi Hill on Google Map
Gandhi Hill FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Jawaharlal Nehru Road, K. R. Market, Tarapet, Vijayawada, Vijayawada.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Gandhi Hill: Gandhi Hill open from 04:30 pm to 08:30 pm all days in week (Tuesday close), Entry fee Rs 10, Toy train ride Rs 20 per person..
𝒜. You should visit Gandhi Hill during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.
📅 Last update: 2024-07-13 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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