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Nagarjunasagar
Colossal Dam & Submerged Buddhist Kingdom
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1 day
Best time
October – March
Entry fee
₹100
Food / day
₹320
About
One of the world's largest masonry dams spans the Krishna river, creating a vast reservoir. Nagarjuna Island (accessible by boat) holds reconstructed Buddhist ruins from the ancient city of Nagarjunakonda.
Must-see highlights
Dam viewpoint at dusk
Boat to Nagarjunakonda Island Museum
Buddhist stupa ruins (moved from dam bed)
Ethipothala Falls (22km)
Crocodile breeding centre
Amararama Mallikarjuna Temple
Excavated ancient city artifacts
Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir boating
Srisailam Tiger Reserve (60km)
Macherla town market
Nandikonda hilltop views
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Macherla 30km · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) 160km
Nearby attractions
Nagarjunakonda Island MuseumEthipothala WaterfallNagarjunasagar Wildlife SanctuaryMacherla
How to get here
Hyderabad → Nagarjunasagar
bus · 3.5h
₹220
approx.
Hyderabad → Nagarjunasagar
cab · 3h
₹2,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – March
Nearest Transport
Macherla30 km
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)160 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,000/night
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