Weekend trip
Nagarjuna Sagar: Dam, Island Museum and Buddhist Sites
One of the largest masonry dams in the world, and an island full of Buddhist history.
By K. Srinivas ยท Updated 5 September 2025
The dam
Built across the Krishna, best seen after the monsoon when the gates are open.
Nagarjunakonda
Boats take you to an island museum with Buddhist relics moved here when the valley was flooded for the reservoir.
Ethipothala
A waterfall a short drive away, best after rain.
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