About Sankaram
Sankaram is a village about 25 KMs from Visakhapatnam and is known for its 4th century Buddhist structures. The two main sites here are Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda situated on two hillocks next to each other.
Bojjannakonda has a two-storey group of rock-cut caves fringed by dwarapalakas (door-keepers). There is a large stupa and beautiful carvings of the Buddha. Inside the monastery one can still see the individual cells where monks would have meditated in the past. Bojjannakonda is little unique place as it shows all the three phases of Buddhism i.e. Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Impressive figures of the Buddha in meditation-posture are one of the main attractions here.
Lingalakonda has some large stupas as well, and requires a short climbing up the hill – views of the rice fields below from top are spectacular.
From Visakhapatnam, Sankaram is about an hour’s drive. Guides are available to show you the caves and tell you little facts about the place if you are a serious visitor to the place. There is no entrance fee for entering both the places.
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Bojjannakonda, Andhra Pradesh
6.8 km from Sankaram - See map
Just a few minutes drive from Anakapalle village, lies Bojjannakonda in Sanakaram Village. It is in this Sanakaram village, the one of the famous...
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Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
14.4 km from Sankaram - See map
Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is located about an hour away from the city and is best to visit during the winters. Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is scenic...
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Gangavaram Beach, Andhra Pradesh
32.2 km from Sankaram - See map
Gangavaram Beach is one of the beautiful beaches located on the south of Visakhapatnam. Gangavaram Beach is lined with shady palm trees. Because...
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Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh
32.9 km from Sankaram - See map
Simhachalam or Shimadri is a religious center which is dedicated to Lord Narashima, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple which is located...
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Yarada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
36.5 km from Sankaram - See map
Located about 15 kilometers from the city of Visakhapatnam, Yarada Beach is a well-kept local secret, surrounded by rocky hills. It is not...
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Visakhapatnam Aquarium, Andhra Pradesh
39 km from Sankaram - See map
Matsya Darshini or Visakhapatnam Aquarium is the only Aquarium and Fish Museum in Visakhapatnam. Located on of Ramakrishna beach, it has become...
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Victory at Sea War Memorial, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
40.3 km from Sankaram - See map
Victory at Sea War Memorial was built in the year 1996 to commemorate the Victory of Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in the 1971 War...
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INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Andhra Pradesh
40.3 km from Sankaram - See map
The INS Kursura Submarine Museum was set up in 2011 the INS Kursura, an Indian Navy’s submarine. It is situated in the Vishakhapatnam’s...
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Visakha Museum, Andhra Pradesh
40.4 km from Sankaram - See map
Situated along the Vishakhapatnam beach, Visakha Museum houses the artifacts and historical treasures which belong to Kalingandhra Dynasty....
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VUDA Park, Andhra Pradesh
40.8 km from Sankaram - See map
Taraka Rama Park, generally known as VUDA Park, is an ideal place for all to spend evenings and leisure times on seashore with eye catching and...
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Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
44.2 km from Sankaram - See map
Spread over 7146 hectares, Kambalakonda Reserve Forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the in 2002. Located 20 KMs away from Vishakhapatnam,...
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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
46.5 km from Sankaram - See map
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is amidst of Kambalakonda Reserve Forest of Visakhapatnam. Spreading across nearly 625 acres, the park was opened...
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