Excavated Buddhist site, Lalitgiri within Birupa-Chitrotpala valley, 3rd - 13th Cen CE
Excavated Buddhist site, Lalitgiri within Birupa-Chitrotpala valley, 3rd - 13th Cen CE © Janhwij Sharma

The site, first discovered in 1869, was excavated by ASI between 1985-91. Located atop the hill, it is survived by the Mahastupa, Chaityagriha and four monastic remains.