Top 5 places to visit in Amaravati

People refer to Amaravathi, a planned city on the River Krishna's banks, as Andhra Pradesh's capital. Amaravathi is famous for housing a Buddhist stupa, also called the Abode of God, a semi-hemispherical building filled with Buddhist artefacts. Amaravati, 32 kilometres north of Guntur District, is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists. Emperor Ashoka constructed the ancient structure, which is now a city meditation place.

Amaravati Stupa Amaravathi

The Amaravathi is home to the cultural relic and old Buddhist stupa known as the Amaravati Stupa. It is the job of the Archaeological Survey of India to keep the tomb safe. This stupa, which is one of the largest in India, is a very well-visited place to visit in Amaravati. Some other names for it are the Great Stupa of Amaravati, the Mahachaitya, or the Deepaladinne. Between the 3rd century BCE and 250 CE, the stupa was built in stages. The grounds also have an Archaeological Museum.

Amareswara Temple Amaravathi

People worship Lord Shiva, the 'Destroyer of the Universe,' at the Amareswara Temple in Amaravathi. A 15-foot-tall limestone Shiv Ling stands in the holy place. The common belief held by devotees is that five lingams represent Lord Shiva; Pranaveswara, Agasteswara, Kosaleswara, Someswara, and Parthiveswara. The temple of Amareswaram is built in the Dravidian style and is further associated with interesting stories about its origin. The biggest holiday celebrated here is "Maha Shivaratri" during "Magha Bahula Dasami." Interestingly, the Amareswara Temple is located where the river changes its course. This temple is one of the prime destinations included in Amaravati tour packages.

Buddhist Archaeological Museum

The Amaravati Museum is a small but interesting historical museum in Amaravati. From artifacts of the 3rd century BC to those of the 12th century AD, museums present evidence of heritage going back over 2000 years. At present, the museum is under the management of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Board. Among the most beautiful exhibits are images of Buddha with lotus flowers on his feet, curly hair, and long earlobes. Additionally, there are statues of the goddess Tara and the Bodhisattva Padmapani made of limestone. This museum is one of the must-see places for history enthusiasts to visit in Amaravati.

Dhyana Buddha statue

The Dhyana Buddha Statue is a huge statue of Lord Buddha that was built in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. 125 feet tall, this Dhyana Buddha Statue ranks among the largest Buddha statues in India. The statue was instigated in 2003 and completed in 2015. Surprisingly, the statue is standing beside the River Krishna, and takes pride in occupying a place sprawling across an area of 4.5 acres of green pastoral land. R. Mallikarjuna Rao, who is also the Joint Director of Social Welfare in Guntur, carved this statue inspired by more than 50 works from over 145 sites. This statue is another significant attraction featured in Amaravati tour packages.

Kondaveedu Fort Amaravathi

Ancient hill fort Kondaveedu Fort is in the village of Kondaveedu in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a historical fort in Andhra Pradesh and a popular place to visit in Amaravati. Inside the fort, there are churches and rooms with columns that draw a lot of tourists. Trikoteshwara Swamy Temple, Gopinatha Temple, and Kathulabave are a few of the most well-known places to visit. Inside the fort, there is also a mosque that is said to have been made from the ruins of a temple. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department just recently fixed up the fort.