Nagarjunkonda

One of the most important Buddhist centres of the 2nd century B.C. and the 3rd century A.D., the town of  Nagarjunakonda got its name from the celebrated philosopher and Buddhist monk, Nagarjuna.

Excavations have revealed the presence of beautiful stupas, monasteries and sculptures, depicting the life of the Buddha. Tools, believed to be of the palaeolithic and neolithic ages, have also been discovered at the site. These have been preserved in a museum specially designed as a Buddhist vihara, atop a hill. The Nagarjunasagar Multipurpose Project stands on the site now. It is one of the largest masonry constructions in the world and is believed to be the world's third largest artificial lake.

ACCESS

Nagarjunakonda is an excursion from Vijayawada city which is a major railhead of the region.

ACCOMMODATION

Guest Houses, Tourist Annexe and Cottages, Rest House and Visitors Lounge for day-time visitors. A little way off is the beach resort of Waltair famous for its Dolphin's Nose lighthouse.