Mangamaripeta (Telugu: మంగమరి పేట) is a seaside place with a watersport beach in Visakhapatnam, India. It is believed that the region was under the kingdom of Kalingas. Later, the beach served as the promotional centre of Buddhism. The beach is popular for Thotlakonda, a hill embracing a Buddhist complex, located at an elevation of 128 m. above sea level.[1] Mangamaripeta is accessible by Bus Routes 900k or 900T from the Dwaraka bus station via Siripuram, Appugarh and Gitam.^{[citation needed]}

Mangamaripeta Madhura Mangamaripeta
Neighbourhood
Buddha statue at Thotlakonda
Mangamaripeta Location in Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17.833198°N 83.412932°E / 17.833198; 83.412932
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Visakhapatnam
Government
• Body	Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	531163
Vehicle registration	AP-31

Landmarks and attractions

Among its landmarks is a natural stone arch.[2] Other landmarks include the Thotlakonda Buddhist complex, a seaview park, Mangamaripeta Beach and the Mangamaripeta Bridge.^{[citation needed]}

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