Historical & Forts
Bavikonda
Protected Buddhist monument complex in Andhra Pradesh, India
Plan your visit
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About
Bavikonda Buddhist Complex lies about 16 km from Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda Monastic ruins dates back to the 3rd century BCE.
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Things to do here
- Walk the ramparts for the views
- Allow time for the museum or gallery if there is one
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Location
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