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Location Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India Address Jawaharlal Nehru Road, K. R. Market, Tarapet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001 Hours Open today · 4:30–8:30PMFriday4:30–8:30PMSaturday4:30–8:30PMSunday4:30–8:30PMMonday4:30–8:30PMTuesdayClosedWednesday4:30–8:30PMThursday4:30–8:30PM Similar Rajiv Gandhi Park, Bhavani Island, Undavalli Caves, Prakasam Barrage, Kondapalli Fort | ||
The Gandhi Hill (elevation 500 ft (150 m)) is a popular hill and tourist attraction in Vijayawada. It is located behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet neighbourhood. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi. The hill was formerly known as ORR hill.
Memorial
Gandhi Hill is considered as a monument of Indian Independence struggle and pays homage to Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The Gandhi Hill Memorial has a stone slab with inscriptions of Gandhi quotations. The facility has a library and a planetarium, and offers a show on the father of the nation. On 6 October 1968, a stupa 52 ft (16 m) tall was unveiled by former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. There are also seven tall pillars, each 150 m (490 ft) tall.