Guntupalli Buddhist Monuments

Guntupalli Buddhist Monuments is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex near Guntupalli village in Kamavarapukota Mandal, Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh. Located on a forested sandstone hillock, it comprises rock-cut caves, a circular chaitya hall, brick-built stupas and vihara ruins. Dating from the 3rd century BCE to 5th-6th century CE, it is among the earliest Buddhist sites in South India and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Visitors can expect a hilltop archaeological complex accessed by stone steps through forested terrain. The site includes rock-cut caves with chaitya and vihara halls, a distinctive circular rock-cut chaitya with vaulted interior, remains of a large brick Maha Stupa, numerous votive stupas, and ruined monastic structures spread across the hill. The surroundings are quiet and natural with hill views, exposed rock surfaces and scattered ruins to explore on foot.