Salihundam Buddhist Siteశాలిహుండం
Buddhist stupas on a river hill near the old port of Kalingapatnam.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSrikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
North Coastal Andhra
North Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Temples & Shrines
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height30 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbySalihundam, Srikakulam
EntryFree
About Salihundam Buddhist Site
A hill of Buddhist remains on the south bank of the Vamsadhara river, about 18 km from Srikakulam and 5 km from Kalingapatnam. Excavations turned up stupas, chaityas, monastery cells and relic caskets that span roughly the 2nd century BCE to the 12th century CE, along with images of Tara and Marichi. It is an ASI protected site with a short walk up from the road and a wide view over the river mouth.
What to see and do
- Main stupa and votive stupas on the hilltop
- Chaitya griha and monastery cells
- Vamsadhara river view
- Kalingapatnam beach nearby
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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