ABOUT NAGARJUNASAGAR (NAGARJUNAKONDA):

• Important historical and archaeological site is set amidst one of the most picturesque surroundings
• The region is endowed with a rich and vibrant past.

 MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (HYD), 160 kms away from Nagarjunasagar city.
• Rail: Macherla Railway Station, Macherla, 22 kms away from Nagarjunasagar city.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE

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ATTRACTIONS OF NAGARJUNASAGAR (NAGARJUNAKONDA)

Nagarjunasagar Dam:

• Highest and largest masonry dam in the world.
• Built over the mighty Krishna River and is indeed a marvel of civil engineering.
• Named after Buddhist sage Acharya Nagarjuna, the revered Buddhist monk and founder of Mahayana Buddhism.
• Reservoir of the dam covers an area of about 380 sq. kms.
• One of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

Nagarjunakonda:

• One of the largest and most important Buddhist centres in South India.
• Unique museum built in the form of an ancient Buddhist vihara is perched atop a hill on the right side of the Nagarjunasagar canal.
• Preserves priceless archaeological relics and findings recovered from the valley area submerged under the waters of the reservoir.
• Nagarjuna Island can be reached by motor launch which departs from small village of Vijayapuri on the banks of Nagarjunasagar.

 ATTRACTIONS AROUND NAGARJUNASAGAR (NAGARJUNAKONDA)

Anupu:

• About 4 kms away from Dam site.
• Relics of Buddhist University and stadium excavated at Nagarjunasagar have been reconstructed at Anupu.
• Stadium is noted for its excellent acoustics and is a worth visiting site.

Ethipothala Falls:

• Spectacular falls are 6 kms from Macherla and 11 kms from Nagrjunasagar near Thallapalle village.
• Chandravanka stream merges here with the Krishna River, plunging from a height of 21 metres amidst picturesque surroundings.

Srisailam:

• Major Hindu pilgrim centre is located on the banks of Swarnamukhi, amidst the scenic Rishabhagiri hills.
• Magnificent Malikarjuna Swamy temple atop the hill enshrines one of the twelve jyotirlingas existing in the country.
• Another important shrine is the fortified temple of Sri Parvata, which is regarded as one of the eighteen leading Shaktipeeths in the country.

Srisailam Sanctuary (Project Tiger):

• About 130 kms away from Hyderabad city.
• Covers an area of 3568 sq. kms and is the largest ‘Tiger Reserve’ in the country.
• Sanctuary is endowed with rich flora and fauna.
• Important tourist attraction of Srisailam – Nagarjunasagar area lies within the sanctuary area.