Nagarjuna Sagar

Known for the iconic Nagarjuna Sagar dam, which is one of the tallest masonry dams in the world, this town is also a Buddhist pilgrimage site, holding several historical ruins.

Things To See & Do

Ethipothala Falls

Ethipothala Falls

A 70-feet Waterfall
Created by three streams, namely Nakka Vagu, Tummala Vagu and Chandravanka Vagu, this beautiful cascading waterfalls is located on the Chandravanka River.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Tallest Masonry Dam
Built on River Krishna, this dam was completed in 1966, featuring a height of 124 meters, length of over 1450 meters and 26 crest gates.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Nagarjuna Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagarjuna Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Iconic Tiger Reserve
Tucked in Srisailam, adjacent to Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir, this wildlife sanctuary sprawls over an area of nearly 3568 square kilometres, covering the districts of Prakasam, Guntur, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda and Kurnool.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Nagarjunakonda Caves Museum

Nagarjunakonda Caves Museum

Centuries-old Caves
Holding remnants of an ancient Buddhist civilization, these caves are situated atop the hill. There is also another underground cave here which is considered to be the second largest in India.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Macherla

Macherla

A Riverside Town
Macherla is a small township nestled on the banks of Chandravanka River, having an average elevation of 136 meters. It is one of the major attraction, housing several historical sites.

1 – 2 hours

Suggested Time

Nagarjunakonda

Nagarjunakonda

A Historical Town
Nagarjunakonda is a small island that flaunts several remnants of a 2nd century Buddhist settlement. The site was once a prominent Buddhist educational centre.

1 – 2 hours

Suggested Time

Anupu

Anupu

Buddhist University’s Ruins
Located 10 km from Nagarjuna Island, Anupu an 80-hectare land where the excavated ruins of an ancient Buddhist university are laid out by Archaeological Survey of India.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple

Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple

12th Century Temple
Situated at a distance of about 55 kilometres from Nagarjuna Sagar, this temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Nagarjuna Sagar

All year round destination

  • OCT-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUN-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-MAY

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:A pleasant weather.
  • Things You'll Love:Outdoor activities, boating in backwaters, trekking, camping and sightseeing.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

PongalMid-January

UgadiMarch-April

Ganesh ChaturthiAugust-September

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