Nagarjuna Sagar is a vast lake formed by the backed up waters of the Krishna River held back by a dam, which is almost 9,000,000 kw of power and canals irrigating thousands of square km.
Nagarjuna Hill
Take a motor launch to the island of Nagarjuna konda to see Buddhist ruins which were located on the hill which is now the entire island and other constructions which were rescued from the waters of the dam and re-sited on the island.
The Museum holds Buddhist relics including coins of the Roman Emperors Tiberius and Hadrian. Also explore a re-sited Buddhist monastery ashore and Ethipothala Falls (13 km) a 20 m high cascade of water.
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located in Guntur District which is 70 km near to new captital city 'Amaravati' of Andhra Pradesh. From Hyderabad by road 150 km. A two and half hour pleasure drive from the capital city of Telangana. Nestled in the most picturesque surroundings, this was the seat of the erstwhile Iksvaku Kingdom over 1700 years ago.
Ethipothala waterfall
Ethipothala Waterfall is another attraction which is 13 km far from Nagarjuna sagar dam. A scenic place, water flows down from 30 feet high.
Macherla Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh state, India - 522439
How to Reach
Nagarjuna Sagar is connected by road from Hyderabad and Guntur
Nearest Town: Macherla - 23km
Distance From: Hyderabad - 153km, Guntur - 150km
Nearest Airport: Hyderabad, Vijayawada
Nearest Bus Station: Nagarjuna Sagar
Transport: Frequest buses from Hyderabad, Guntur (Via Macherla).
Where to Stay
There is a hotel to stay at the start of Boating point. Telangana tourism's Haritha Vijay Vihar at Nagarjuna Sagar, Andhra Pradesh tourism's Haritha hotel at Ethipothala waterfall.
Best Season & Time to Visit
Rainy season from July to November - Plan when Dam is full of water and the flood gates are open, to capture the beautiful flow.
