ketchikan ferry Buses run from Vijayawada to Amaravathi every half-hour or so ( 24, two hours), but it may be quicke

Vijaya Lodge HOTEL $ (%2501222; ketchikan ferry fax 2446864; Station Rd; s/d from 150/240) About 100m from the train station, the Vijaya is well organised with helpful staff, but the rooms are becoming a little dreary.

Buses run from Vijayawada to Amaravathi every half-hour ketchikan ferry or so ( 24, two hours), but it may be quicker to head to Guntur ( 12, 45 minutes) and take another bus from there. The drive here will take you through some lovely lush scenery and memorable glimpses of village life.