Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Timings

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About

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across the Krishna River in Nalgonda district. It has 26 gates and provides both irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Nandikonda, the village beside the dam, became known after excavations uncovered ancient Buddhist structures such as pillared halls and monasteries. The relics are now displayed in a museum.

The island of Nagarjunakonda, in the middle of the reservoir, holds Buddhist remains and an archaeological museum. Motorboats run from the reservoir to the island, a journey of about 45 minutes each way. The island and its museum are administered by the Archaeological Survey of India from its Andhra Pradesh circle and are a separate visit.

What to see

The dam and its 26 gates across the Krishna River
A boat trip on the reservoir, when water levels allow
Nearby: Nagarjunakonda island, with Buddhist remains and a museum

Plan your visit

DistanceAbout 170 km by road from Hyderabad
Approximate, from the Telangana Secretariat near Tank Bund; the actual drive depends on your route.

By trainTrains run from Secunderabad to Nalgonda; buses run from Nalgonda to Nagarjuna Sagar, about 70 km.

By busRegular buses run from Hyderabad, about 165 km away.

Getting thereIncredible India names Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) as the nearest railway station. Telangana Tourism also runs package tours from Hyderabad.

Good to knowTelangana Tourism runs its cruise on the reservoir only when there is enough water after heavy inflows. Times and fares are not on any official page found; ask Telangana Tourism.

Good to knowCheck opening days for Nagarjunakonda island before you go: one official page says it is closed on Fridays, the Archaeological Survey of India gives no closed day.

Official websitenalgonda.telangana.gov.in

Directions in Google Maps

Sources and corrections

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About — nalgonda.telangana.gov.in/…/nagarjuna-sagar · incredibleindia.gov.in/…/nagarjuna-sagar-dam · tourism.telangana.gov.in/destinations/nalgonda · asi.nic.in/…/HQ · checked 15 Nov 2026
Getting there — nalgonda.telangana.gov.in/…/nagarjuna-sagar · checked 15 Nov 2026
Road distance — openstreetmap.org/directions · checked 15 Nov 2026
Map location — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1112896 · checked 15 Nov 2026

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