Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex
తొట్లకొండ
The ruins of a roughly 2,000-year-old Buddhist monastery on a hilltop by the sea, with stupa, monastic quarters and water tank remains, overlooking the Bay of Bengal in quiet surroundings.
The Thotlakonda site lies on a hilltop about 128 m above sea level, beside the coastal road. It was a Theravada Buddhist monastery from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Discovered in 1976, its remains include a stupa, a chaitya hall, monks' cells, an assembly hall and rock-cut water tanks, as well as Roman silver coins that point to trade links with distant lands. From the site you can look over the sparkling bay, and the view is especially beautiful at sunrise. It is about 15 km from RK Beach and can be combined with Bavikonda and Rushikonda. Admission is very low.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bavikonda
- Rushikonda Beach
- Erra Matti Dibbalu
- Pavurallakonda
- Bheemunipatnam
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
- Tenneti Park
- Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary