Krishna is the ever flowing river of India and dams
constructed on this river are always full of water. Reaching places where the
dam is constructed could be different experience for the visitors. Nagarjuna Sagar
is the popular destination close to Hyderabad City, Andhra Pradesh. The reason
behind construction of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was storing water of Krishna River
and controlling the high flow because earlier lots of villages got drown
because of Krishna River.
The area where dam is constructed is known as Nadikonda
Village. The other name of such location is Hill Colony. Its listed as biggest
man made reservoir of the world. An island known as Nagarjunakonda is best
place in Nagarjuna dam area. Here you will find the Buddhist inscriptions,
though you have to take the boat to reach such spot. Dangerous crocodile and
wild animals are always there so you are going to have complete adventurous
trip in Nagarjuna Sagar area.
Nandikonda village was submerged in the river at the time of
dam construction. However, local people were shifted to hill colony as safety
reasons. In ancient period the village was not into the water but after the dam
construction it’s almost area is submerged. Some of the parts like Buddhist temple
and some more areas of village are located on the hills so they are safe
compared to other land areas of Nandikonda.
You will be surprised that Nagarjun Sagar Dam is covered
with dense forests and countless wild animals are taking shelter in this area. The
beautiful scenery and the best weather conditions allow you to enjoy the place properly.
However, if you reach Nagarjuna Sagar place in rainy season you will be able to
enjoy the heavy waterfall, higher flowing river, and the flow of water from the
dam gates. The impressive places in surrounding gives you chance to make
holidays memorable. Try to reach the spot in winter season and reach the Hill
Colony in steam boat.
Languages spoken: If you are able to speak English, Hindi or
Telugu language you can easily manage the things here.
Best Season to visit: reach Nagarjuna Sagar Dam between Octobers
to March every year if you want to enjoy the place.
Attraction:
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: A dam constructed on river Krishna is
first thing to watch here. The altitude of the dam is 900 meters and there are
26 gates in the dam. It is constructed in Nandikonda village and reaching such
spot.
Chennakesava Swamy Temple (Macherla): a temple located close
to Chandra Vanka is next spot in Nagarjuna Sagar Area. This place comes in Guntur
region and elevation is 136 meters. This temple was constructed during the
ruling period of Haihaya Kings. This ancient shrine was made in 13th
AD.
NWS (Nagarjunasagar Wildlife Sanctuary): to reach NWS you
have to attain to Srisailam another big tourism spot of Andhra Pradesh. NWS is
also recognized as NSS (Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Sanctuary).
Nagarjunakonda Museum: if you want to learn about the past
of Nagarjunakonda or the Nagarjuna Sagar dam then reach the Nagarjunakonda Museum
located in the island. Basically this museum is famous for Buddhist collections.
Ethipothala Waterfall: the big waterfall known as Ethipothala
is famous stream place of India available with average height of 21.3 meters. Enjoy the three streams known as Tummala, Nakka
and Chandravanka Vagu. Keep yourself secure from the attack of crocodile because
Ethipothala waterfall is full of crocodiles.
Attaining to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam:
If you are reaching to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam from Bangalore then you have to cover the distance of 638 kms, though Pune is 704 km, and Mumbai is 876 km away.
By Train: Nagarjuna Sagar
itself is not having own railway station. This means you have to search for the
nearby station for the destination. Closest big railway station for Nagarjuna
sagar dam is Guntur connected with major cities of the nation. Train for Guntur
is available from Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and many other cities. However,
small station that is having good frequent road service for Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
is Macherla.
By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International airport located in Hyderabad city is best way to reach Nagarjuna Sagar Dam through flight. Direct buses and
private taxis are available for your destination; though the distance of
airport and destination is only 150 km. Flight for Hyderabad is easily available
from almost every city of India, though international flights are also reaching
the city at regular interval.
By Bus: Andhra Pradesh state transport is having buses for
Dam area from several parts of the state. Properly managed roads allow voyagers
to enjoy the trip properly. Buses from Hyderabad are available in large
quantity for Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.