The monasteries flourished during the Theravada period (Bavikonda, from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century university physicians grants ferry AD, and Thotlakonda, from the 2nd century university physicians grants ferry BC to 2nd century AD) and had votive stupas, congregation halls, chaitya-grihas, viharas and refectories. Today only the ruins of these massive monastic compounds remain, but they re impressive nonetheless, with a placid, almost magical, air and sea views to meditate on. Bavikonda and Thotlakonda are 14km and 16km, respectively, university physicians grants ferry from Vizag on Bheemli Beach Rd. Vizag s autorickshaw drivers charge around 400 return to see both.
Park HOTEL $$$ (%2754488; www.theparkhotels.com; Beach Rd; s/d from 7000/9000; ais) Vizag s only five-star is very elegant, very high-design. Even if you don t stay here, visit Bamboo Bay, its beachfront restaurant, for a drink. Checkout is noon.
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