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Nagarjunasagar Dam
Nalgonda, Telangana 159m
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Nagarjunasagar Dam is one of the world's highest masonry dams, located on the Krishna River spanning the border between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Built in 1969, it creates a massive reservoir surrounded by lush hills and wildlife, making it a significant irrigation and hydroelectric project. The dam site offers stunning views, water sports opportunities, and access to the nearby Nagarjunakonda island with its ancient Buddhist monuments.
💡Why Visit?
The dam combines engineering marvel with scenic beauty and historical significance, offering water sports, boat rides, and access to ancient Buddhist heritage sites on Nagarjunakonda island. It is an ideal destination for photographers, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts seeking an offbeat experience away from crowded tourist circuits.
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Quick Facts
RegionTelangana
CountryIndia
Altitude159m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹350/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Sep · Rain
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 33°C annually.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
🌧️Rain
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Temperature26° – 32°C
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Rainfall151mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Budget guesthouses in Miryalaguda
- Roadside lodges near dam site
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Hotel
- Tourist lodge resort
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- Haritha resort at Nagarjunasagar
- Premium houseboat accommodation
⛺ Camping available · ₹1,200/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Andhra Chicken Currylocal
⭐ Gongura Ricelocal
⭐ Hyderabadi Biryanirestaurant
⭐ Fresh Fish Currylocal
Mirchi Ka Salanlocal