1. Recreation Sites in Krishna District

BHAVANI ISLAND, VIJAYAWADA

Bhavani Island situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage and is considered as one of the largest river island, with an area of 133 acres (54 ha).The island is named Bhavani Island in the name of Goddess Durga, which is located in close proximity to the temple. APTDC took initiative to develop it into a tourist spot.APTDC has developed the infrastructure on Bhavani Island, to attract many tourists, such as sporting activities, resorts, rural museum, Berm Park

RAJIV GANDHI PARK, VIJAYAWADA

Rajiv Gandhi Park, located at the entrance of Vijayawada is one of the most prominent attractions of Vijayawada. The park is built and maintained by Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. This park features musical fountains that operate every day from 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm, except on Mondays

TOURISM – SIBAR DISNEY LAND, VIJAYAWADA

This park features family entertainment along with water slides, wave pool, kid’s pool and joy rides.It also has facilities like food courts, and gift shopsA simulated volcano and various joy rides in the park provide great fun and entertainment to one and all.

BRAHMAYYA LINGAM CHERUVU, AGIRIPALLI, KRISHNA DISTRICT

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The Lake extends between Thotapalli and Narsingapalem villages of Agiripalli Mandal (near Gannavaram), Krishna District.It locates 12 km from Gannavaram .The Lake is in the midst of small hills and hillocks with luxuriant vegetation. The Lake is an artificial lake made during “king's rule” dating back to the 11th century. The lake is named after the god “Brahmalinga” whose temple is near the lake. The lake does not have any special bounds or boundary structure, but is naturally limited by hills and hillocks. To the visitor the lake appears as big as a reservoir or a large water body with invisible boundaries. The total catchment area under this lake is about 155 Sq.km.The lake is currently under the Minor Irrigation Department in coordination with the Gram panchayat of Chikkavaram village.Around 12 villages are getting water for their drinking and agriculture purposes.The lake water serves mainly for irrigation, apart from Pisciculture and domestic use (potable).The registered area for irrigation under this lake is about 846 ha constituting both Chikkavaram and Metlapalle of Gannavaram Mandal.There is also provision of a channel, called “Chemala Vagu” through which the lake water is supplied to villages for cultivation.APTDC officials identified this lake as a site for tourism development. The officials are planning to introduce water sports in the lake and resorts on the hills.The tourism proposal can be accepted under the norms of “Ecotourism”, which will take care of the above issues to the maximum level, thus preserving the lake in its native condition.

HAAILAND AMUSEMENT PARK, CHINA KAKANI, MANGALAGIRI(M), GUNTUR DISTRICT

Haailand at China Kakani provides perfect backdrop for a leisure gateway. Haailand's spectacular settings from the Buddhist architecture creates the ideal destination for nonstop excitement and adventure.Its major Attractions are:Water ridesMechanical ridesExciting ShoppingLuxurious ResortsFine dining Fitness and wellness centres

UPPALAPADU BIRD SANCTUARY, UPPALAPADU, PEDAKAKANI(M), GUNTUR DISTRICT

This Sanctuary is home to around 40 species of migratory birds from Siberia including pelicans and white ibis, this sanctuary is equivalent to Pulicat Sanctuary in Nellore District.Many species birds including endangered Spot-Billed Pelicans and Painted Storks take refuge in this water tanks in the village.Initiatives such as adding artificial trees, local awareness, proper water supply to the ponds etc are taken. The artificial tress are added in the pond on which the birds can perch in addition to the natural trees.