Amaravati Capital Area

Amaravati Capital Area is the planned capital city area of Andhra Pradesh located on the southern bank of the Krishna River at Thullur in Guntur district. Developed after 2014 as the new administrative capital, it encompasses government complexes, residential zones and riverfront areas. It is notable for its proximity to the ancient Buddhist site of Amaravati and its modern urban planning by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.

Visitors can expect a large, developing planned city area spread along the Krishna River with wide roads, administrative buildings including the Interim Government Complex with Secretariat and Assembly, open landscapes and construction zones. The area offers views of the river, access to nearby heritage sites such as the Amaravati Stupa and Museum, and a glimpse of modern urban planning. The setting is semi-urban and riverside with ongoing development.

The Amaravati region was an important Buddhist centre from the 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE under the Satavahanas and Ikshvakus, known for the Amaravati Mahachaitya Stupa. The modern capital area was designated in 2014-2015 as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, with foundation stone laid in 2015 at Uddandarayunipalem, and interim administrative buildings constructed at Velagapudi.

The area is culturally significant for its ancient Buddhist heritage, with Amaravati regarded as a major centre of Buddhism and art, and for its location on the Krishna River which holds religious and cultural importance. The Amaravati Stupa sculptures and museum reflect the region's artistic legacy.