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Amaravati Stupa

Amaravati Stupa is a heritage monument, and ancient Buddhist stupa located in the Amaravathi. The memorial is currently under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. Popularly known as the Mahachaitya, Deepaladinne or the Great Stupa of Amaravati, this is among the largest stupas in India and one of the most visited sites in Amaravati. Built in the phases between the 3rd century BCE and 250 CE, The premises also have an Archaeological Museum other than the stupa itself. Amaravathi Stupa built by a representative of Emperor Ashoka, the monument is constructed of brick and has a circular vedika which houses Lord Buddha in a human form seated over an elephant. Read More

Located in the Guntur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Bhattiprolu is a small village which is mainly known for its Buddhist stupa that is a centrally protected monument of national importance. The village was an ancient Buddhist town that has a rich and diverse history. Nowadays, it is not only visited by Buddhist monks and devotees but also by regular tourists who visit here to look at the ruins of the village and to admire the beauty of the magnanimous Buddhist Stupa. Read More

Downtown, Guntur

The city of Guntur is comprised of its own downtown area, midtown and residential areas. This place is packed with a myriad of tourist attractions which include Center of Brodipet, Arundelpet, Jinnah Tower Center, Naaz Center, Brindavan Gardens, Old Guntur and Inner and Outer Ring roads. Manasa Sarovar lying on the eastern side of the city is a man-made park which also stands a striking feature of Guntur.

Kondaveedu is a place lying about 17 miles from Guntur city adorned with one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. It houses an ancient fort belonging to 13th Century built by Reddy kings which comprises of 21 magnificent structures. Situated on the top of the hill, the Kondaveedu fort is source of pure admiration especially for the natural beauty surrounding it. The place also offers an ideal trail for trekking. A group of several temple located at the base of the hillock provides a captivating sight. Kathulabave and Gopunatha Temple are two of the many temples in the area. Read More

Originally known as Kondakavuru, this place is famously known as Kotappakonda or Trikutaparvattam meaning three-peaked hill which actually lies nearby. Located nearly 25 miles from the city of Guntur, it offers a panoramic view of majestic hills from any direction. The popular three peaks derive their name from Hindu mythology namely Vishnu, Brahma and Maheswara. Another place worth visiting is Guthikonda Cave which offers quite captivating site to explore. Someswara Swamy Temple lying in the city of Sitanagaram around 16 miles North East of the city is another popular place to visit. Read More

Krishna Barrage or Prakasam Barrage lies 18 miles from the city of Guntur. It is constructed over Krishna River all the way connecting Guntur with Krishna District.

Mangalagiri, a temple town located in Guntur, Seemandhra (Andhra Pradesh). Literally translating to 'The Auspicious Hill', this place is one of the 8 important Mahakshetrams or sacred destinations in India. Mangalagiri holds huge importance in the Indian culture as it is believed that Lord Vishnu had manifested himself on the very soil of Mangalagiri and Goddess Lakshmi performed penance on the peak of the hill as well. Owing to the legends pertaining to the divine, there is a tremendous footfall of believers here throughout the year. Read More

Mid-January is considered as an auspicious time to celebrate the Pongal festival. The harvest festival, Pongal, typically falls on the 14th or the 15th of January. Guntur has a lavish celebration of Pongal that anybody interested in observing local cultures should not miss. Pongal festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu for about 4 days, most prominently in the southern state of India. Pongal is one of the most significant Hindu festivals of the year for Tamilians. The significance of this four-day festival is to seek blessings and be grateful to God. Pongal is derived from the Tamil word "to boil" and is held in the month of January during the period when rice, cereals and other staples in Tamilian cooking are harvested. Pongal roughly coincides with Sankranti, which is celebrated as the harvest festival throughout the rest of India. Read More

Suryalanka Beach is a lesser-known gem situated near Bapatla near Guntur. The beach is famous for the sweeping views of the sun, sea and sand. It is also ideal for swimming.

A place to admire a large number of endangered species of Birds, Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, is situated in the southern side of the city. This spectacular reserve located near Guntur attracts many local and foreign tourists every year. Water tanks in the region are a perfect place to enjoy a beautiful spectacle of birds like Spot-Billed Pelicans and Painted Storks. The number of bird species has, however, has reduced in the recent time from 12,000 to 7000. Read More