Andhra Pradesh Buddhist Trail

4 Days / 3 Nights

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Hyderabad to Nagarjunasagar (150km, 3 hours) - Morning drive from Hyderabad to Nagarjunasagar Dam (world's largest masonry dam on Krishna River, built 1955-67, 1.6km long, 26 gates, hydroelectric power and irrigation), visit dam, boat ride to Nagarjuna Konda Island Museum (island submerged when dam built, Buddhist ruins excavated and relocated to hilltop, museum with Buddhist sculptures, stupas, viharas from 2nd-3rd century AD Ikshvaku dynasty, Buddhist university ruins, Ôé╣50 entry, Ôé╣230 boat return, boats operate 9:30am-3:30pm, 1.5 hour round trip including island visit), lunch at Vijay Vihar hotel on dam premises, afternoon drive to Amaravati (80km, 2 hours), visit Amareswara Temple (Shiva temple, one of Pancharama Kshetras), Amaravati Stupa site (ancient Buddhist stupa remains from 2nd century BC Satavahana period, original stupa dismantled in 18th century, marble carvings now in British Museum and Chennai Museum, ongoing excavations, new museum with excavated sculptures, gateway pillars, Dhyana Buddha statue), evening arrive Vijayawada (30km from Amaravati), check-in hotel, overnight Vijayawada|

Vijayawada to Bavikonda - Morning visit Kanaka Durga Temple (on Indrakeeladri Hill, presiding deity of Vijayawada, cable car or steps, Krishna River and city views), Undavalli Caves (8km, rock-cut caves 4-5th century, four-story cave with huge 16ft reclining Vishnu carved from single granite, beautiful architecture), Kondapalli Fort (ancient hill fort 14km away, Kondapalli toys village nearby famous for wooden toys), afternoon drive to Bavikonda Buddhist site near Visakhapatnam (350km, 6-7 hours - alternative: take train/flight to Visakhapatnam to avoid long drive), reach Visakhapatnam evening, check-in hotel, overnight Visakhapatnam|

Bavikonda, Thotlakonda & Departure - Morning visit Bavikonda Buddhist Complex (15km from Vizag city, hilltop Buddhist monastery site from 3rd century BC, excavated ruins, stupas, congregation halls, refectory, cisterns for water storage, monk dwellings, peaceful location, panoramic sea views, sunrise visit recommended, Archaeological Survey protected, Ôé╣25 entry, guide helpful to understand site), visit Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex nearby (Hinayana Buddhist complex on hill overlooking sea, excavated 1988-93, monastic complex with Maha Stupa, votive stupas, chaityagrihas, viharas, water cisterns, coins and pottery found, spectacular ocean views, serene atmosphere, both sites connected to ancient trade routes), afternoon optional visit Simhachalam Temple (Narasimha temple on hill, 11th century, elaborate Kalinga architecture, deity covered with sandalwood paste visible only on Akshaya Tritiya), Bheemili Beach (ancient port town with Dutch cemetery, beach, quiet atmosphere), evening departure from Visakhapatnam Airport/Railway Station, tour ends with Buddhist heritage trail memories (Note: This tour covers major Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh - Nagarjuna Konda, Amaravati, Bavikonda, Thotlakonda - representing Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism from 2nd century BC to 3rd century AD, important pilgrimage for Buddhists, best season Oct-March, hire guide for better understanding of historical significance)

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