Chandavaram is located on the right bank of the river Gundla Kamma in Pakasam district.There is a very interesting stupa constructed on elevated terrace which is the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh and stands next to Sanchi Stupa, in elegance.
Monuments and Antiquities
The excavations have revealed 24 beautifully decorated Buddhist slabs, some
of which were also inscibed. Excavations also unearthed viharas, votive stupas,
satavahana coins, brahmi label inscriptions and other early historic cultural
materials datable to 2nd BC to 2nd AD. The Buddhist establishment is situated
on a hillock known as Singarayakonda. The establishment consists of remains
of Stupas, Chaityagrihas and Vihara complexes. The other minor antiquities are
coins,and pottery particularly black and red .
How to Reach this Place :
Road : 75 km from Ongole,150 kms from Vijayawada. Chandavaram is well
connected by bus with frequent buses from Ongole. Private transport is available
from Donakonda.
Rail : Chandavaram is well connected by bus with frequent buses from
Ongole. Private transport is available from Donakonda.
Air : 150 kms from Vijayawada.
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