Guntupalle is in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. This place is situated about 60 kms east of Vijayawada town. There is a picturesque hill and ravine, a rock cut cave, a circular Chaitya Hall (meeting hall), several standing images of Buddha and more than 30 votive stupas and Viharas (monasteries). The Rock cut cave and other structural and architectural constructions here dates back from the Satavahana period of 2nd century BC to 1st century BC. The stupas have limestone cladding over brick-work. The monuments are built on a terrace approached by a long flight of steps. The Chaitya Hall has an unusual circular plan and a dome shaped ceiling adorned with rock cut beams resembling wooden rafters. A horseshoe–shaped arch stands at the entrance.