About
On the banks of the Krishna River, Amaravati was once the greatest Buddhist city in South India. The Amaravati Stupa (3rd century BC) and the new state capital Amaravati coexist here.
Must-see highlights
Amaravati Stupa ruins
Archaeological Museum
88-ft Dhyana Buddha statue
Amarlingeswara Temple
Krishna riverfront boat ride
Undavalli Cave Temples (12km)
Mangalagiri Narasimha Temple
Amaravati marble carvings
Amareswara Swamy Temple
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guntur 25km · Vijayawada Airport 35km
Nearby attractions
Dhyana Buddha StatueAmaravati MuseumUndavalli CavesVijayawada
How to get here
Vijayawada → Amaravati
bus · 1h
₹80
approx.
Vijayawada → Amaravati
cab · 45m
₹700
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Guntur25 km
Vijayawada Airport35 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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