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AP Buddhist Circuit.

Trace 2,200 years of Buddhist history from Satavahana stupas to island museums. From the cradle of Mahayana at Amaravati to the submerged monasteries preserved at Nagarjuna Konda.

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AP Buddhist Circuit

Trace 2,200 years of Buddhist history from Satavahana stupas to island museums. From the cradle of Mahayana at Amaravati to the submerged monasteries preserved at Nagarjuna Konda.

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Stops
4 destinations

Highlights

Amaravati Great Stupa siteUndavalli Caves multi-faith evolutionNagarjuna Sagar DamIsland museum boat rideEthipothala Falls

Day by Day

Day-by-day enrichment is in progress for this route. In the meantime, see the destination list below — each stop has its own confidence card with logistics, stays, and food.

Route Map

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Route path
1Amaravati
2Undavalli Caves
3Nagarjuna Sagar
4Nagarjuna Konda

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