Mangamaripeta ( te, మంగమరి పేట) is a seaside place with a watersport beach in

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. It is believed that the region was under the kingdom of Kalingas. Later, the beach served as the promotional centre of

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. The beach is popular for Thotlakonda, a hill embracing a Buddhist complex, located at an elevation of 128 m. above sea level. Mangamaripeta is accessible by Bus Routes 900k or 900T from the Dwaraka bus station via Siripuram, Appugarh and Gitam.

Landmarks and attractions

Among its landmarks is a natural stone arch. Other landmarks include the Thotlakonda Buddhist complex, a seaview park, Mangamaripeta Beach and the Mangamaripeta Bridge.

References

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