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Nagarjunasagar

Colossal Dam & Submerged Buddhist Kingdom

1 dayIdeal stay₹500From / night₹100EntryOctober – MarchBest windowMacherlaNearest rail · 30 km

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.

Pairs well with

Nagarjunasagar· 0m away

Amaravati· 3h away

Hyderabad· 3h away

Srisailam· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 85

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Macherla 30km · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) 160km

Nearest transport

Macherla30 km

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)160 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night

mid₹1,400/night

luxury₹3,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Hyderabad → Nagarjunasagar

bus · 3.5h

₹220

approx.

Hyderabad → Nagarjunasagar

cab · 3h

₹2,500