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Home to one of India's largest dams and Nagarjuna Island with reconstructed Buddhist ruins from Nagarjunakonda (submerged when the dam was built). Also a great wildlife sanctuary.
Must-see highlights
Boat to Nagarjunakonda Island Museum
Buddhist stupa ruins (moved from dam bed)
Nagarjunasagar Dam viewpoint
Ethipothala Falls (22km)
Crocodile breeding centre
Amararama Mallikarjuna Temple
Excavated ancient city artifacts
Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir boating
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Macherla 30km · Vijayawada Airport 160km
Nearby attractions
Nagarjunakonda IslandNagarjunasagar Wildlife SanctuaryEthipothala FallsMacherla Caves
How to get here
Hyderabad → Nagarjunasagar
bus · 3.5h
₹220
approx.
Vijayawada → Nagarjunasagar
cab · 3h
₹2,500
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Macherla30 km
Vijayawada Airport160 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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