Amaravati Travel Information

Amaravati is located on the banks of river Krishna about 35 kms from Guntur. During the reign of the Satavahanas from 2nd century B.C. to 2nd century A.D., Buddhism flourished in Andhra Desa. Dharanikota or Dhanyakataka whose modern name is Amaravati was the capital.

This ancient Buddhist centre is on par with Sanchi and is visited by foreign pilgrims. The Amaralingeswara Swamy temple on the banks of river Krishna is a prominent pilgrim centre.