Bojjanna Konda & Lingala konda at sankaram

With improved infrastructure and facilities, Bojjanna Konda could become a more accessible and attractive tourist destination. Adequate signage, guided tours, and information centers would enhance the visitor experience, making it more educational and engaging.

Investments in infrastructure such as better roads and transportation links would encourage more tourists to visit and explore this site. Additionally, the development of nearby amenities like hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops would create opportunities for local employment and boost the local economy.

Beautiful place and wonderful construction of Buddha munks... It's under Central govt..

Best place for visiting with family picnics.
Peaceful environment with full of greenery
Historical place with lot of mysterious stories.

Peaceful place one can find. These caves hints, that if someone needs Peace in life, then he must have alone for a while. Felt strange to see that huge rock has made like caves. Can't imagine how that has been made.

Old buddist temple locate near to the Anakepalli. There are lot of ancient Buddha statues and Buddist Sthupa made from rocks. This archaeological site consists ruined building which have been made thousands of year ago. Area in clean and well maintained. Tickets must be taken before entering to the site.

Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhist sites which exist on adjacent hillocks, located at about 45 km from Vishakhapatnam and just a few kilometers from Anekapalle. Of the two hills, the one on the east is called Bojjannakonda and the other on the west is called Lingalakonda. Both the hills contain numerous monolithic stupas, rock-cut caves, chaityas and monasteries forming one of the most remarkable Buddhist establishments in Andhra Pradesh. In Bojjannakonda, there are rock-cut caves in which there are idols of Buddha and attendants. There are Chaitya Grihas present towards North of the Maha Stupa.
The scenic view from the top is marvellous. One can sit and meditate over there. The place is not accessible to wheel-chair. Entry is free. Rest rooms are available.

This is one of the important bhudist site in Andhra Pradesh.. keep lots of time to experience it.. don't miss the last 2 big stupa..

There is a winding road branching off National Highway 16 near Anakapalle that leads to the twin Buddhist sites of Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda, built between the 4th and 9th centuries. Perched on adjacent hilltops, the broken pillars, and the remnants of walls and doorways are fringed by paddy fields. There is only a small sign that points you in their direction through a road full of pot holes.

The path is just a preview of what awaits the visitor. The site is in a shambles. Statues are defaced, there is graffiti on the walls of the caves, and everywhere one turns, the disrespect for heritage and hallowed buildings is evident in the scrawls on the walls and the vandalised statues. Still, these sites receive hundreds of tourists, not just locally, but also from elsewhere in the country and abroad.

These sites are among the most important Buddhist sites in South Asia, as they feature elements from three schools of Buddhism, namely Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. This is evident from the different styles of sculpture and inscriptions,” explains Jayashree Hatangadi, a chronicler who conducts heritage walks here.

this is historical place. here drinking water and washrooms available. park is very nice children can enjoy here. climbing hills are good.
carry food.

It's very good place to visit. The view from here is awesome. We can visit either with friends or family.

Bojjana Konda, Vishakapatnam

At a distance of 54 KMs, this is one of the lesser known weekend destination from Vizag. There are two routes, first and shortest one is from NH16 to Simhachalam road and then on Chennai Srikakulum highway. Chennai Srikakulum highway is in a pathetic condition and dusty, avoid this route.
Second is to take NH 16 towards airport and then take Chennai Srikakulum highway for a km, use Maps for this diversion, good road and faster.

There are no places nearby Bojjana Konda for refreshments, carry food

There's ample parking place and washrooms too

It's a place which no one would have ever thought exists in vishakhapatnam .
A must go for history lovers and off beat Traveller like me.
The rilics of Gautam Buddha will mesmerize ppl with the depth of history in the unknown stones.
A discovery of Arial view when found by the Arial surveillance ppl it was immediately reported and discovered as a haritage sight of lord Buddha .
Today it is listed in the archaeological survey sights .
It has a lovely vally view and a untold story of its own which will force you to think about its beautiful past.
it has a well defined structure including Buddhist School mechanical workshop there restrooms and a well pland City of its own.
The ruins of this place is restored at Golconda fort Hyderabad later.
The historians have recently found some literature on this topic from Melbourne University Australia. Some of the pictures which were documented in the subscript is also attached here for reference.

Worth a visit.

Very Pleasant place to visit. Many Buddhists visit the place every Sunday. Nature enthusiasts make frequent visits to experience the Beauty around the place. Near by People visit the place and practice Meditation and Yoga.

What an awesome place so nearby Visakhapatnam, having amazing cultural nd historical significance. Wonderful place fr a family excursion. Very well maintained

Serene and calm place, with some historical touch. Take food with you, no plastic allowed. Elders may avoid as it is difficult to climb top of the hill.

Very beautiful landscape while watching from the top of the hills. Marvelous sculptures n the hill.
Carry your eateries, drinking water available.

Sankaram Bojjannakonda-Lingalakonda is of 4th-3rd CE.You can capture beautiful landscapes. Two stored cave with Buddha statue and going up top there is a Maha chaitya.On Lingalakonda ,it was like thick forest and more of Stupas.

Nice historical place

One of the most exciting place to visit. Bojjanna konda and lingala konda are two Buddhist rock-cut caves on adjacent hillocks , situated near to anakapalle,Visakhapatnam district,Andhra Pradesh state. From archaeology survey of India it was believed that the date of sites between 4th and 9th century AD, The site consists of monolithic rock cuts ,Buddha status,Siva lingam rock cuts,aramas which where Buddha and his disciples took meditation,a good view from above the top of the hill ,a lot more to see ,there is no food stalls or shops near to this place, must bring Aadhar card .................

Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda - Sankaram Village, near Anakapalli.

Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhist sites which exist on adjacent hillocks near a village called Sankaram. It is located at about 50 km from Vishakhapatnam and just a few kilometers from Anakapalle. The sites are believed to date between 4th and 9th Century A.D, that was when at Sanakaram (Sangharam as it was called then) when the 3 phases of Buddhism (Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana) flourished.

Sankaram, a small village, is situated about a mile to the east of Anakapalli in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Within a short distance to the north of the village are two hills, one on the east called Bojjannakonda and the other on the west called Lingalakonda both surrounded by paddy fields. Both the hills contain numerous monolithic stupas, rock-cut caves, chaityas and monasteries forming one of the most remarkable Buddhist establishments in Andhra Pradesh during the period of 4th to 9th Century CE. The name of the village Sankaram is evidently a corruption of Sangharama(Boudha-arama) as these Buddhist establishments are generally known.