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NTR Manasa Sarovaram – The Park to Relax for your Entire Family

2015-11-28T14:40:52+00:00

Summary: If you are planning to take your kids to a spot in Guntur this weekend, you can plan your visit to NTR Manasa Sarovaram Park.

Some people plan to visit different attractions after choosing a city like Guntur. For those living near Guntur, the best thing they can do is to plan a weekend trip along with their children to the NTR Manasa Sarovaram Nature Park. This park is spread over an area of 53 acres or land and it is located in a place called Takkellapadu, which is adjacent to the Corporation Water Works in Guntur.

History of the park:

The project was developed by the VGTM UDA, which is expanded as Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali and Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority. As the name of this authority itself showcases, they work towards development of urban areas in these cities. This project was started with an initial cost of Rs.1.60 crores. The land actually belongs to the municipal corporation and the works started at 1995 and extended until 1998. Then, this park was taken over by the local corporation on the 2^nd of November 2000. This park is used for many cinema shootings and many Telugu and even English movies were shot in this park. In addition, an occasion called Brahmana Kaarthika Samaradhana is also conducted in this place every year.

What are the attractions in this park?

As mentioned earlier, parents planning for a weekend outing with their kids can choose this spot because it has the following attractions that can bring happiness, not just for the kids, but also the entire family as well:

There is a boat house and both speed boats and family boats are operated for visitors.
There is a central view point tower, from where a wide-angle view of the entire park is possible.
There is also a special play corner for kids with 25 different playing units
There is also a section for video games and this place is attractively designed with a fountain on its top.
There are totally 8 fountains in the park and among them 5 are static and 3 are sequence fountains.
The main entrance gate is located in the north east corner of the park and it is designed like a fort, thereby attracting the people passing by this road.
Another attraction for kids is the horse riding facility
The greeneries are attractively designed with India map being an attraction.
There is also a deer park within NTR Manasa Sarovaram Nature Park and it has more than 15 dotted deers.
There are other attractions like dumping cars and crazy world for the entire family to enjoy.

Besides these attractions, the local authorities are also planning for further development of attractions for the tourists and visitors. For instance, plans are underway to provide drinking water facilities, benches for the elders to rest when the kids can play and it is also proposed to develop more green lawns.

Know about Sitanagaram, Guntur

2015-11-28T14:38:07+00:00

Summary: Many of us have close interest towards the great epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. If you wish to visit a place that has found mentioned in Ramayana, visit Sitanagaram.

When you plan your visit to Guntur District, you will be looking for the different attractions to cover in this district. Among many such attractions, if you are particular about religious spots, the best thing you can do is to plan your visit to Sitanagaram. This is a small town that is a part of this district in AP and this town is located at a distance about 32 kms from the main Guntur City. This place is known to have been in existence right from the Treta Yuga and the important thing worth to mention here is that this town has found a mention in the great epic Ramayana.

What is this town famous for?

This town is popular for the Someswara Swamy Temple. The story of this temple states that Lord Rama, when he came to know that his wife was taken away by Ravana was known to have wept for the same in this place. This is why the name of this town has the name of Sita in it. Besides this importance, the town also is the home for the popular Vedic University.

Other attraction:

Another attractive feature about this town is that it is located on the banks of the Krishna River. There is also a vast sandy area on the banks of this river that is used by people for recreation purpose. This place is located at a distance of about 1 km from the city of Vijayawada and it is on the Guntur side of the Prakasam Barrage.

So, besides getting an opportunity to worship the Lord, you can also get the chance to see the place, where Lord Rama himself visited when he was born as a man.

About Amaravathi Archaeological Museum

2015-11-28T14:34:02+00:00

Summary: Museums are treasures of history and Amaravathi Archaeological museum is no exception to this rule.

The Archaeological Museum at the Amaravathi City is the home for a great number of relics that are known to have been existing for more than thousand years now. These remains were found during the excavations and this museum discloses the wealth of this region that belonged to the 3^rd century BC. The museum discloses the sculptures in the form of galaxy and the images showcase content that were once a part of the Mahachaitya or Giant Stupa. There are galleries in this museum that take the visitors very close to the old history of this region and the life of the great Gautam Buddha.

First Gallery:

When you get into the first gallery in this museum, you will get to see the ancient art traditions of this region. You can get to know the complex art of those periods from the Purnakumbha and lotus designs. There are two drum of slabs that clearly depict the stupas. There you can find a swastik symbol on the cushioned seat of the throne under the most popular Bodhi tree, where Buddha got enlightenment. This is considered a symbol to represent Gautam Buddha. When talking about the master collection in this museum, the flaming pillar and a standing Buddha statue are stated to be the masterpieces.

Second gallery:

At the second gallery, you will get to see the life size standing image of Gautam Buddha. This statue has the marks of a great man in the body. A presentation was known to have been made by his father Suddhodhana to Gautam Buddha and this particular presentation is beautifully engraved in stones in this gallery. You can also find some beads and gold coins in this gallery.

Third gallery:

Third gallery has some of the great sculptures that belong to 2^nd Century BC. To showcase the vigour and vitality during the Satavahana period, there is a couple engravement that rightly stand as the masterpiece of Amaravathi art as well.

Other attractions in the museum:

The museum has panels that show case the model of stupa that is a portion of reconstructed railing. These panels show the life of Buddha right from the period when he left out of his kingdom and many other incidences that happened in the life of Holy Buddha. For many years, the Amaravathi sculptures that were kept in British museum were not kept for display for the public to view as they were held in the basement. But, some years ago, a new gallery was constructed to display these sculptures to the public.

Remember that this museum will not function on Fridays and so plan your visit accordingly between 10 am and 5pm. Just a meagre amount of Rs.2 is collected as entry fee for adults, while there is no fee for kids under 15 years of age.

Bapatla Suryalanka Beach – The Place To Chill Out

2015-11-28T14:31:50+00:00

Summary: When you visit Guntur district for vacation during summer, never forget to chill out at the Bapatla Suryalanka Beach.

Suryalanka is a perfect place for spending your weekend with your family. This beach is located at a distance of just 9 kms from Bapatla in the Guntur District of the state of AP. The important thing that attracts people, particularly during the weekends is the natural beauty of the beach. If you are looking for ways to recharge yourself, this is the best place to visit. Generally, it is said that seeing three things in life, will relieve us of all our worries and beach is one among those three things, the other two being babies and elephants. The beach has crystal clear water from the Bay of Bengal and as the area is spacious, visitors can enjoy swimming and sun bathing without any squeezing due to heavy crowd. Even in the case of heavy crowd, the huge space will provide accommodation.

Accommodation:

The Haritha Beach Resort permits visitors to spend their vacation at the beach. Even the resort authorities arrange for campfire gathering, so that people spending their vacation at the resort can get a chance to meet each other and this type of campfire will be highly helpful for visitors visiting this place during winter season. This resort was established by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation for the convenience of tourists.

How to get there?

The beach is located at a distance of about 7 kms from the Bapatla Railway Station, which comes under the Guntur District. Even, buses are operated frequently from this city to the beach. From the Guntur town, this beach is located at a distance of about 50 kms. You are sure to feel free from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life.

Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary

2015-11-28T14:28:27+00:00

Summary: Some people have great interest towards wild life exploration and those visiting Guntur with this interest can get the opportunity at Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary.

The actual name of Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary is Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. This wildlife sanctuary is spread over 5 districts in the state of AP and they are Mahaboobnagar, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Guntur and Prakasam Districts. The greatness associated with this sanctuary is that the great river Krishna flows through this sanctuary. To ensure irrigation within the park premises there are many reservoirs within the sanctuary and there are also temples inside that are visited by tourists. The sanctuary is located in a hilly area and it has many deep valleys and high cliffs. The sanctuary has an astonishing landscape and this is a must visit spot for people, who wish to explore places that are close to the nature during their trip in the state of AP.

There are also plateaus in this sanctuary and they suffer from water scarcity during winter months and the sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity. There is a wide range of shrubs and trees in this sanctuary and there is also an extensive wide life in this sanctuary. This is the ideal spot to visit for bird watchers as well. The reason for this is that they can find a wide variety of birds here. Besides reservoirs, there are also water falls in this sanctuary to add to the beauty and flora.

Ancient History:

This sanctuary has one of the oldest temples for Lord Mallikarjuna and there are also the ruins of the Nagarjuna School that was known to have been run by the Buddhist Scholar Nagarjunacharya, which was overlooked after his period.

Modern history:

In the year 1983, the sanctuary was brought under the protection of Project Tiger and it also gained recognition in the year 1978. Before the 1993, this sanctuary was known as Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and was renamed after this year.

Before Indian independence, the region was used as a hunting reserve and it is known that the guests and the royal families used this sanctuary as a playground for hunting. Even though, in the year 1983 before the beginning of Tiger Protection project, there were 40 tigers in the reserve and now the number has reached more than 94. This is stated to be an excellent increase by tiger enthusiasts.

What is the best time to visit?

This sanctuary has a very hot climate and summers are highly hot and records state that the summer temperature can reach 40 degree Celsius. However, winter months have a pleasant climate, which will not be too cold. During winter season, the minimum temperature can reach 10 degrees. This area relies on south west monsoon for rainfall and the best place to visit is from the month of March to June. The period ranging from mid-June to November is monsoon season. If you plan to visit during cold months, you can choose December to February.

Wildlife:

As mentioned earlier there are different types of animals and birds living in this sanctuary and also it is known to be the home for a wide range of medicinal plants. A wide range of trees and plants that are used in herbal medicine are found in this sanctuary. The great thing about this sanctuary is that there are nearly 100 butterfly species and more than 50 species of insects and moths. Even, some new invertebrates were recently identified from this place. In addition to these living organisms, there are many reptilians like fan throated lizard, snakes, marsh crocodile, etc. There are also a wide range of mammals like wild dog, striped hyena, besides the Tiger’s domain.

Accommodation:

There are about three forest guest houses with a capacity of 40 beds. These rooms are available at Nagarjunasagar, Mannanur and Srisailam. There is also another hotel called as Bhupal Hotel in Kurnool, which is located at Park Road in Kurnool. From this hotel, Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport is located at a distance of about 200 kms and the hotel is provided with all fundamental amenities. There are both rooms with and without air-conditioning for the guests to choose.

How to reach?

Road way is the best choice to visit this sanctuary. Srisailam is located at a distance of about 190 kms from Kurnool, while Guntur is located at a distance of about 220 kms. When you wish to visit this place from Chennai, you will have to travel 470kms, while from Mannanur it is 85 kms away.

Facts about Guthikonda Caves

2015-11-28T14:26:13+00:00

Summary: Caves bring us the remembrance of olden periods and Guthikonda Caves are no exception. Try to make your visit once to this place during your visit to Guntur.

Guntur is a popular tourist destination that is situated in the middle of hills in the Krishna Delta. This city is actually located at a distance of about 40 kms from the Bay of Bengal. The great thing about the entire region of Guntur is that many small water channels and rivers pass through this district. Besides these things, this is a land of rich cultural diversity. In addition to, many water channels as attraction for tourists, there are many festivals celebrated in this district every year and these festivals attract people from around the world to join in the celebrations, even though, the festivals have religious connection.

The Kalachakra Festival is one of the important attractions of this district and it is held at the city of Amaravati. This festival got its name to mean the time wheel used in tantric Buddhism and this region is known to have historical connection with the religion of Buddhism.

In addition to the festivals, there is a wide range of natural beauties in this district that provides many weekend visiting spots for the locals and many spots for tourists as well. When talking about attractions for tourists, Guthikonda Caves is one that cannot be left out from the list. This is otherwise called as Guthikonda Bilam.

Bilam is actually a Sanskrit word that brings the meaning Cave and Guthikonda here is the name of the village in which the cave is located. This cave has been enticing historians and archaeologists for many decades now as it stands as storehouse of mysteries of ancient heritage of the nation.

Location:

Guthikonda Caves are located near a place called Karampudi, which is located at a distance of about 38 kms from Narasaraopet in the Guntur Disrict.
Spiritual connection:

These caves are stated to be the chanting place for the great saint called as muchukunda maha muni. History states that there are about 108 caves in this place, but humans can visit just 5 to 6 of them easily. There are temples for many gods and goddesses in these caves. In addition, there are many Shiva lingams in these caves.

Historical details:

When going through the history of these caves, it is found that the Palanati Yuddam was fought near these caves at a distance of about 20 km during the 1182 AD. During the war period, the Palanati Bramha Naidu and his 66 warriors have stayed in these caves and it is located amidst lush forests. Nature lovers will be surely enthralled when they visit this place as there are many natural formations. It is known that people from prehistoric times have used these caves. Even, remains from antediluvian era were found by archaeologists from these caves.

Geological details:

These caves stand at the foot of the hillock amidst the dense forests of the Nallamala hills of Eastern Ghats. The roof of the caves is composed of rock with limestone and mica schist. The floor is not even and it has a thick layer of gravel and some huge boulders as well.

Biological details:

There were no publication reports with respect to the biological details of the cave until the year 2008. But, on this year, a M. Sc Zoology student of the Acharya Nagarjuna University found a tiny milky white creature for the first time in this cave. Following his finding, the isopod taxonomist began a new chapter in India phreatoicidea for the identification of new spices and named it as Andhracoides following the name of the student, who found the species for honouring his finding.

How to reach?

Buses are operated from the Narasaraopet to Macherla through Guttikonda and the nearest railway station is the Piduguralla railway station for those planning to visit by train. From Guttikonda village, auto rickshaws are operated and even shared auto rickshaws are available for the convenience of tourists. The great thing to remember is that daily food distribution, cottage and light arrangement is done by the temple community in these caves.

Tourists are recommended to visit this place as a holy place and not as a tourist or trekking spot and they are also recommended to be cautious about preserving the historical spot in whatever way they can like by not throwing garbage here and there. Even, they can make their possible contributions for the temples in these caves as free annadhanam is done on a regular basis.

Nagarjunakonda – The Island To Plan Your Visit

2015-11-28T14:21:45+00:00

Summary: Can you imagine visiting an island in South India? Yes, this is possible as the Guntur District has one such island. Let us explore some details about this island called as Nagarjunakonda.

The term Nagarjunakonda is translated as Nagarjuna Hill and it is nothing, but a historical Buddhist town. It is now an island that is located close to the Nagarjuna Sagar in the Guntur District of the state of AP.

Site of historical importance:

The ancient remains of this site, which is located at a distance of about 150 kms southeast of Hyderabad were discovered in the year 1926. Before the year 1953, two major excavations were carried out in this place. The first excavation was done when it was announced that the area would be flooded by the Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir. It was presumed that the major flood would arise as a result of the massive hydroelectric project that was initiated in the area in the year 1960.

To protect the Buddhist remains in this area, a massive excavation work was carried out, during which the unearthing of many Buddhist stupas, ruins, viharas, chaityas and mandapams happened. During the period, many white marble depictions explaining the life of Gautam Buddha were found. From the remains found during the excavation, some of them were moved to Nagarjunakonda Island that now has a museum for showcasing these remains from Buddhist period to the tourists.

Significance of Nagarjunakonda:

This island was one of the most important and largest Buddhist centers in entire South India right from the second century BC until the third century AD. This place was named after Acharya Nagarjuna, who was a renowned Buddhist philosopher and scholar and who is also considered as the pioneer to spread Buddhism in this region. It is stated that he had migrated to this place from Amaravati for spreading the message of Gautam Buddha of brotherhood and universal peace.

Acharya Nagarjuna as he was popularly called is the founder of Mahayana Buddhism and there is also a university that functions even today in the name of this Acharya. He also established the Madhyamika School for which students from different countries of the world like China and Sri Lanka were attracted to learn the preaching of Gautam Buddha. The Acharya also governed the community of Buddhist Priests for nearly 60 years during the 2^nd Century AD.

The museum Nagarjunakonda:

The museum was actually established with a view to collect, safeguard and exhibit the remains that were retrieved when the excavation was done near Nagarunjasagar. The special thing about this museum is that it is constructed in the style of Buddha Vihara and it is located in the middle of the remains of the defence that took place in the medieval period. Besides the remains of the Buddha reign, the museum also showcases the remains of many cultural periods that the region has passed through. Some of the articles displayed in the five galleries functioning in the museum include inscriptions, sculptures, lime stone slabs and many such things that are known to be remains from 3^rd or 4^th century AD.

Key gallery:

Among the galleries functioning in this area, the key gallery is known to have the masterpieces of Ishvaku dynasty, who ruled this area between 225 AD and 325 AD. In addition, there is a separate section that shows the development of human civilization in the region right from the Stone Age to the megalithic period. There are coins and seals of the ruling dynasties among the many other things that people used during those historical periods.

Tourist attractions in Nagarjunakonda:

Besides reaching this island by boat from the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, the other attractions for tourists visiting this place are the Ethipothala waterfalls, Nagarjunakonda caves and of course the Nagarjunakonda Dam. Apart from these attractions, the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Museum is yet another place, where the tourists can find some dreadful animals, some rare birds and many playful animals. The best time to visit this region is from October to March every year.

Timings to visit the museum:

The museum will be kept open from 9am to 4pm for the tourists to visit. It will be closed on Friday and only a meagre fee is collected as entry ticket. Children under 15 years of age are allowed to enter fee.

If you wish to explore about Buddhism to certain extent and the great life history of Gautam Buddha and if you have interest towards historical remains, never forget to plan your visit to this place during your vacation.

Ethipothala Falls – Get Close To The Nature

2015-11-28T14:18:49+00:00

Summary: Most of us wish to get drenched in the shower of water and when it is a natural water in natural falls, our happiness will be doubled, isn’t?

Ethipothala is a place located at a distance of about 11 kms from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. This place is the home for a sprawling waterfalls called as Ethipothala Waterfalls. This waterfall is actually a mountain stream that falls down 22 metres for formation of a tranquil pond at the foot of the hill. The falls is actually a union of three small rivers called as Nakkala Vagu, Chandravanka Vagu and Tummala Vagu. The ponds around the falls are used for crocodile farming programme that is running under the control of the Forest Department of the state of AP.

What is the reason behind the name of the falls?

The story behind this falls states that yathis and rishis have done tough prayers in this place and so this place got its name as etitaposthal, which means the place in which thapam, a form of meditation was done by yathis. In Sanskrit, the term ‘iti’ gives the meaning of tapas, which means personal discipline or endeavour, which is done to achieve a goal. Yathi is a term that denotes the meaning of an individual, who works hard to achieve a particular purpose and this term is synonymous to the spiritual person called yogi or monk.

The name ‘Ethipothala’ is given to two things in AP, one is this waterfall and the other is the government’s Lift Irrigation Scheme and this scheme is called as Ethipothala Padhakam.

Confusion behind the name of the falls:

In Telugu, the term ‘Ethipothala’ gives the meaning as lift and pour. This is why many local people assume that this falls is a part of the Lift Irrigation Scheme of the government. But, it has nothing to do with this scheme governed by the local government. Also, since the Nagarjuna Dam is located close to the falls, it is obvious that people think that the falls is a part of government’s project. But, it is a tourist spot that is open for public.

Nearby places to visit:

Besides this falls, Ethipothala is the home for two beautiful temples as well that are located close to the waterfalls. These temples are located in a valley that is surrounded by lush green forest. The temples are for lord Ranganatha and Dattatreya. There is also a network of caves close to the waterfalls and these caves start here and extend till Srisailam. There is also a Buddhist site close to the falls.

The best time to visit:

The ideal time to visit this waterfall is summer evenings. The reason for this is that after the sunset, colourful lights start to decorate the falls. The cascade looks fantastic under lights.

Accommodation:

Haritha Resort is the most popular and affordable accommodation to choose and this is located in Nagarjuna Sagar area. From this resort, the tourists can get a magnificent view of the falls. There are both AC and non-AC rooms in this resort for the visitors to choose according to their budget. The grounds near the waterfalls also have the ideal place for mild trekking and camping as well.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam – The Symbol Of Service

2015-11-28T14:16:35+00:00

Summary: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is popular all around India and it is located in the Guntur District of the state of AP. Let us explore some details about this dam.

Krishna River is highly popular not just in AP, but also in many other parts of India and even abroad as well. Like the Krishna River, the dam that is constructed across this river called as Nagarjuna Sagar is also popular. This dam was constructed in Nargarjuna Sagar and this is the place, where the river is standing as the forming boundary between the Nalgonda District of the state of Telangana and the Guntur District of the state of AP. The dam was built between 1955 and 1967.

During the Green Revolution Period in India, a wide range of infrastructural projects were initiated by then government of India and this dam holds the pride of being the earliest of such projects. In addition to this pride, the dam also holds the pride of being one among the earliest hydro-electric and multi-purpose irrigation projects in India. Besides providing hydro electricity generation service, the dam also provides irrigation facilities to agricultural lands spread over different districts like Guntur, Krishna, Nalgonda, West Godavari and Prakasam.

History of the dam:

The request for building of a dam for using the surplus water from the Krishna River was initiated by the Nizam of Hyderabad and for this project, the Nizam engaged the British Engineers in the year 1903. With this initiative, different sites for location of reservoirs in different regions of the state like Pulichintala, Hyderabad and Siddeswaram were considered. But, the stubbornness shown by the Raja Vasireddy Ramagopala Krishna Maheswar Prasad, it was identified that Nagarjunasagar is the ideal place to construct the reservoir. The king, who showed his stubbornness also contributed 55000 acres of land and also 55 billion British pounds for finding the site, design and building of the dam. Then, the construction began with local knowledge under the engineering leadership of Mr. K.L. Rao.

Inauguration:

Once, the spot was identified and the required permissions were obtained, the project construction was launched officially by then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the 10th of December 1955. After the inauguration, the construction work continued for the next 12 years. After, the construction was completed reservoir water was released into the left and right bank canals by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the year 1967. This followed the construction of Hydropower plant and the power generation increased between the years 1978 and 85 as additional units came into service during this period.

Even though, the dam was constructed with a good cause, the construction led to immersion of an ancient Buddhist settlement called Nagarjunakonda, which was earlier the capital of the Ishvaku Dynasty. When the place was dug for construction of the dam, nearly 30 Buddhist monasteries, besides artworks and inscriptions were found. These monumental findings were moved to two different places. Some of them were moved to mainland, while some were shifted to Nagarjuna’s Hill, which is now an island in the middle of the reservoir.

Effect of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam:

The right canal provides water supply to more than 1.113 million acres of agricultural land in the Prakasam and Guntur Districts, while the left canal provides water supply to 0.32 million acres of land in the Khammam, West Godavari, Krishna and Nalgonda districts. The right canal is named after Jawaharlal Nehru as Jawahar Canal, while the left is named after Lalbahadur Shastri.

It is stated that this great project has brought about a great improvement in the economy of the districts mentioned above. However, there is a negative effect of 52 villages submersion and 24000 people were relocated for the construction, but the relocation of people was completed only in the year 2007. It is known that for the construction of the dam, nearly 1300 crore rupees were spent and it is also stated that around 45000 to 70,000 people got employment opportunity because of the construction. So, the dam stands as an emblem of helping many families not just now with its water and power generation, but also earlier during its construction.

Power generation:

The hydroelectric plant in Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has a power generation capacity of 815.6 MW and there are 8 units. These 8 units were commissioned one after the other followed the first commissioning that happened on the 7th of March 1978 and the final unit commissioning was done on the 24th of December 1985. The Jawahar Canal has the power generation capacity of 90 MW with 3 units contributing equally, while the Lalabahadur Canal can generate 60 MW with 2 units contributing equally. However, the power generation capacity use to be very high during rainy seasons, while lesser water is needed for irrigation.

Landscape:

To make it suitable for tourists and visitors, the dam is constructed with a beautiful landscape and it has a scenic attraction. Turbines are located both on the Nalgonda side of the river and on the Guntur side and tourists are allowed to see the turbines in action.

Other attractions:

There are many other places to visit around the dam like Ethipothala waterfalls and the dense Srisailam Wildlife Reserve. Besides these places, there is also an excellent museum near the dam and this museum can be reached by boat. Boat trip is another attraction for the visitors.

The museum is actually located in the Nagarjuna Konda Island, wherein the remains of the Buddhist settlement can be seen. Boats are operated regularly from the dam to the museum.

How to reach?

To reach this place by air, Hyderabad is the nearest airport and Nagarjuna Sagar is located at a distance of about 150 kms from Hyderabad. Regular buses are operated from the cities of Hyderabad and Guntur to Nagarjuna Sagar. When it comes to rail route, the nearest station is Macherla and it is located at a distance of about 24kms from Nagarjuna Sagar and roadways like bus or private taxis should be chosen after reaching this railway station.