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Sightseeing Highlights:
The colossal Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is one of the major sight-seeing spots in the town. Several tours are available to see the turbines in action. Next in importance is the famous Nagarjuna Konda, a pretty island raised on an artificial lake, which was created when the dam was constructed. The island has a Buddhist Museum which preserves Buddhist relics dating back to 3rd century BC, excavated at the time of dam construction. The state tourism runs a boat service to this island from Vijayapuri South. Ethipotala Waterfall, 8 Km from the town is a lovely spot for picnics. A small stream drops from a height of 21 m to form a lagoon below, which is a famous crocodile breeding centre. Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary on the banks of River Krishna is home to tigers, birds and reptiles.
Other Activities:
A 20-minute boat ride to Nagarjuna Konda is quite an experience in itself. Day trips to the dam are organised by the tourism department. Stretching across the length of river Krishna, the magnanimity of the dam leaves you spellbound. The 110 Km motorboat ride from Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam is another noteworthy experience.
Tourism info:
Tourist Information Centre
C/o. Divisional Manager Office
Vijayapuri South, Nagarjuna Sagar.
Telephone: 08642-42471
Nagarjuna Sagar is a small town in Hyderabad layered in antiquity and was known as Vijayapuri or the City of Victory in ancient times. The town is a prominent Buddhist site and derives its name from the Buddhist saint, Acharya Nagarjuna. The city was ruled by the Satavahanas, before it became the capital of Ikshvaku rulers in 3rd century BC. Situated between the cities of Guntur and Hyderabad, Nagarjuna Sagar is famous for its massive irrigation project on River Krishna which was completed in 1969. One of the earliest hydro-electric projects in India; Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 124 m high and a kilometre long, making it the tallest masonry dam in the world. At present, the Nagarjuna Sagar area has three settlements, Vijayapuri or V .P South, Pylon and Hill Colony. |
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Nagarjunasagar - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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Getting There |
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Andhra Pradesh |
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Nalgonda |
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16.36 N 79.20 E |
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Telugu, Hindi, English and Urdu |
| Nagarjunasagar Climate / Weather |
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Summers 22°- 41°C. Winters 15°- 30°C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Hyderabad Airport |
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Macherla Railway Station |
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NH 7 |
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| October to March |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Blog post about Nagarjunasagar - A trip to Nagarjunasagar: Nagarjunasagar is the worlds largest masonry dam and is located about 150 kms away from Hyderabad. | | Environment - Pressures on Indian communities over Uranium mining close to NagarjunaSagar Dam. | | Official Websites | | Andhra Pradesh Tourism - Andhra Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Andhra Pradesh, Tourist information about Andhra Pradesh and Culture in Andhra Pradesh. | | Andhra Pradesh Government - Andhra Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Cruising & Pleasure Boating - Aptdc offer luxury River Cruises on Krishna River at Nagarjunasagar. | | About Nagarjunasagar - Nagarjunasagar, a massive irrigation project on the River Krishna, was a valley in the Nallamalai range of the Eastern Ghats with civilizations dating back to thousands of years. |
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