From a bottle of homemade mango pickle ‘avakkai’ to the beautiful Kalamkari paintings, one can purchase a variety of products from the many shopping places in Vijayawada. It is also well-known for its handicrafts, pearls, silver jewellery and semi-precious stones. The Mangalagiri sarees of the city are a rage among tourists. M.G. Road is a great place for buying ethnic clothes. Besant Road promises its visitors a perfect street-shopping experience. It is a one-stop shop in the city for buying clothes and accessories. Other famous shopping areas of the city include Kondapalli and Tarapet. PVP Square is home to outlets of various national and international brands. The mall also boasts of a first-class food court.
