Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada
Location | Prakasam Barrage Rd, Vijayawada, Vijayawada (Map 📍) |
Entry Fee / Ticket Price | No Entry Fee |
Opening & Closing Time | The Prakasam Barrage is open 24*7 hours for visitors |
Opening & Closing Days | Prakasam Barrage always open for visitors, you are anytime visit in this place |
Place Type | Bridge & Dams, Sightseeing |
Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Best time to visit | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Official Website | https://krmb.gov.in/html/project37.html 🔗 |
About Prakasam Barrage
Prakasam Barrage is existing on the Krishna River whose construction was completed in the year 1852-1855. The barrage was constructed to facilitate irrigation of large tracts of agricultural land and is one of the first major irrigation projects undertaken in South India. Prakasam Barrage has three canals that run through the city of Vijayawada, giving it a different view. Apart from irrigating vast tracts of agricultural land, the dam provides a spectacular view of the lake and has become a major tourist attraction of Vijayawada.
Interesting facts about Prakasam Barrage
- It is one of the first major irrigation projects in South India and helps irrigate about 12 lakh acres of land.
- The cool breeze and calm waters make it a favorite picnic spot for tourists.
- prakasam barrage has been built on the Krishna river connecting the road bridge between Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- It has gorgeous light display at night and is a great place for couples to escape the city.
How to reach Prakasam Barrage
By Rail:- The distance from Prakasam Barrage to Vijayawada railway station is 2 km, you can take a rickshaw from here.
By Bus:- Hanumanpeta Bus Stop is at a distance of 3.1 km from Prakasam Barrage.
By Road:- Vijayawada is well connected by all road routes, you can take auto, rickshaw to reach Prakasam Barrage which you will get easily here.
Nearby famous places
- Hazarat Bal Mosque 0.3 km away
- Lenin Statue 0.6 km away
- Pvp Square Mall 1 km away
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam 3.3 km away
- Ripples Mall 0.9 km away
- Victoria Museum 1 km away
- Bhavani Island 1.6 km away
- Lazer Ops 1 km away
- Undavalli Caves 3.1 km away
- Gunadala Matha Shrine 1.6 km away
- iB Cricket 1.3 km away
- Jelly Beans 1.4 km away
- Mangalagiri 5.5 km away
- Trendset Mall 2.3 km away
- Paritala Anjaneya Swami Temple 3.6 km away
- Gandhi Hill 2.9 km faway
- Rajiv Gandhi Park 2.5 km away
Prakasam Barrage FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Prakasam Barrage Rd, Vijayawada, Vijayawada.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Prakasam Barrage: Prakasam Barrage open from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Prakasam Barrage during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Prakasam Barrage Rd, Vijayawada, Vijayawada.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Prakasam Barrage: Prakasam Barrage open from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Prakasam Barrage during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2024-07-13
✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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