Thotlakonda

Located bout 15 km from Visakhapatnam, on the hilltop of Mangamaripeta, Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex (17 15 N - 83 23 E) is one of the celebrated Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh. Known for its prominent locations for Buddhism and Buddhist studies in Visakhapatnam, Thotlakonda is significantly attracting global traveler’s attraction. The Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex dates back to the ages of 300 - 200 BC, thus today widely visited as a treasure of Buddhist. Most of the monasteries of Andhra Pradesh focus on the light excavations by the State Archeological Department done in 1982 – 92.

Today, the region look more developed as archeological department has taken an initiative to protect them. A large assortment of Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, a congregation hall and a refectrory belonging to the Himalayanas School has carefully decorated the Thotlakonda Complex. A Buddhist Archeological Museum is also designed in that region. VUDA a ropeway between Bavikonda and Thotlakonda - the two admired Buddhist shrines in the region is a now granted as a global traveler’s fascination.

How to Reach in Thotlakonda:

Air: 
The nearest airport from Thotlakonda is Hyderabad, connected with all the major airports of the state.

Rail:  
Macherala, the nearest railhead from Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex on the Hyderabad-Guntur-Vijaywada railway line.

Road:  
Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is placed at a distance of 15 Km from Visakhapatnam city and thus easily accessible to all the major cities of India.

Major Buddhist Sites in Andhra Pradesh:

• Nagarjunakonda
• Amravati
• Anupa
• Thotlakonda
• Bavikonda