Salihundam Buddhist Monuments

Salihundam Buddhist Monuments is an ancient Buddhist settlement on a hillock near Salihundam village in Gara Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. Excavated between 1953 and 1960, the site contains brick-built stupas, chaityas, votive stupas and monastic remains dating from 2nd century BCE to 12th century CE. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, it is notable for relic caskets, Brahmi inscriptions and evidence of all three phases of Buddhism.

Visitors can expect an excavated hilltop complex with well-preserved brick stupas including a large Mahastupa, numerous votive stupas, apsidal chaitya halls, monastic foundations and stone sculptures. The site is set on a small hillock surrounded by paddy fields near the Vamsadhara River, with open-air remains, information boards and a small site area to explore on foot. The setting is quiet and rural with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.