Monday, December 10, 2007
Tiger Sanctuary
The largest wildlife sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh lies between Nagarjunasagar and upstream Srisailam. Spread over 3,500 sq.kms., it encompasses thickly wooded hills in five districts - Nalgonda, Kurnool, Mahboobnagar, Guntur and Prakasam
Ethipothala waterfall
Eight kms from Nagarjunasagar is the Ethipothala waterfall. Ethipothala in Telugu means to 'lift and pour' and the impressive picnic spot has the hill stream Chandravanka cascading down 22 metres to join the mainstream Krishna river. The waterfall has created a beautiful lagoon below. After sunset, the waterfalls are illuminated by dynamic lighting. A crocodile breeding centre has been located here by the Forests Department. APTDC has Punnami restaurant here with two rooms attached.
Nagarjuna Konda
The museum at Nagarjunakonda is a structure modelled along the lines of a "Vihara" and contains a number of precious artefacts of all cultural periods through which the valley passed. Carved limestone and stone slabs, inscriptions and sculptures dating to the third and fourth century AD constitute a majority of the exhibits, arranged methodically in five galleries
The sculpture at Nagarjunakonda brings out the mastery of the Satavahanas and the Ikshvakus. The themes are mainly from episodes involving the Buddha but the outstanding example of the sculpture of that age is the life-like depiction of the Enlightened One. The Buddha images, be they in the 'sthanaka (standing) or 'asana (sitting) position, beautifully portray a serene oval face with a moderately-built body and rounded shoulders. The right hand is held up in the symbolic gesture of 'abhaya (protection) or 'pravachana (preaching)
The sculpture at Nagarjunakonda brings out the mastery of the Satavahanas and the Ikshvakus. The themes are mainly from episodes involving the Buddha but the outstanding example of the sculpture of that age is the life-like depiction of the Enlightened One. The Buddha images, be they in the 'sthanaka (standing) or 'asana (sitting) position, beautifully portray a serene oval face with a moderately-built body and rounded shoulders. The right hand is held up in the symbolic gesture of 'abhaya (protection) or 'pravachana (preaching)
How to reach Nagarjuna Sagar
By Air: Hyderabad is the nearest airport to Nagarjuna Sagar. Nagarjuna Sagar is located 150 km from Hyderabad. There are regular buses from Hyderbad and Guntur to Nagarjuna Sagar. The nearest railway station, Macherla, is 24 km from Nagarjuna Sagar.
Nagarjuna Sagar is 160 km from Hyderabad and can be covered in one day. They can either catch a tourist bus or drive in their own Four Wheelers. Tourists should note that it is advisable to carry your food items and drinking water. Tourists may follow these directions if you are already in Hyderabad or Secunderabad.
The directions given below are after reaching L.B. Nagar.
Route 1: If you are traveling from Dilshuknagar to L.B.Nagar take a right towards Mallepally. If you are traveling from Uppal to L.B.Nagar drive straight ahead towards Mallepally. If you are traveling from Ramoji Film City towards to L.B.Nagar take a left towards Mallepally.
Route 2: Travel around 250 metres and drive left where you should be seeing a signboard -Nagarjuna Sagar 140 km. This route should take you to Ibrahimpatnam which is approximately 40 km from L.B. Nagar. This place is a small village and tourists may stop to have a beverage break or to buy some munchies if desired.
Route 3: Travel around 20 km more to reach Mallepally. The road is a little rough in this area but may not be so through out the year. So I suggest to drive carefully. This place is a small village and tourists may stop to have a beverage break or to buy some munchies if desired.
Route 4: Travel around 80 km more to reach Nagarjuna Sagar. Tourists may note that they are not allowed close to the Dam since August 15, 2006. However, tourists may travel towards the Shiva Temple close to Krishna river. You may also travel towards Nagarjuna Konda which has museum worth watching.
Route 5: Those who are interested may also drive to Ethipothala falls which is 15 km from Nagarjuna Sagar. Tourists may either pay a small fee of Rs.15 and view the falls or trek down towards the falls which is absolutely free of cost.
Nagarjuna Sagar is 160 km from Hyderabad and can be covered in one day. They can either catch a tourist bus or drive in their own Four Wheelers. Tourists should note that it is advisable to carry your food items and drinking water. Tourists may follow these directions if you are already in Hyderabad or Secunderabad.
The directions given below are after reaching L.B. Nagar.
Route 1: If you are traveling from Dilshuknagar to L.B.Nagar take a right towards Mallepally. If you are traveling from Uppal to L.B.Nagar drive straight ahead towards Mallepally. If you are traveling from Ramoji Film City towards to L.B.Nagar take a left towards Mallepally.
Route 2: Travel around 250 metres and drive left where you should be seeing a signboard -Nagarjuna Sagar 140 km. This route should take you to Ibrahimpatnam which is approximately 40 km from L.B. Nagar. This place is a small village and tourists may stop to have a beverage break or to buy some munchies if desired.
Route 3: Travel around 20 km more to reach Mallepally. The road is a little rough in this area but may not be so through out the year. So I suggest to drive carefully. This place is a small village and tourists may stop to have a beverage break or to buy some munchies if desired.
Route 4: Travel around 80 km more to reach Nagarjuna Sagar. Tourists may note that they are not allowed close to the Dam since August 15, 2006. However, tourists may travel towards the Shiva Temple close to Krishna river. You may also travel towards Nagarjuna Konda which has museum worth watching.
Route 5: Those who are interested may also drive to Ethipothala falls which is 15 km from Nagarjuna Sagar. Tourists may either pay a small fee of Rs.15 and view the falls or trek down towards the falls which is absolutely free of cost.
Nagarjuna Sagar
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is one of the largest dams built in Asia, located between the cities of Guntur and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjuna dam, which was completed in 1969, is 124 metres high and 1 km long, and has 26 crest gates. The lake behind it is the third-largest man-made lake in the world. This dam is said to be the World's largest masonry dam
Nagarjuna dam, which was completed in 1969, is 124 metres high and 1 km long, and has 26 crest gates. The lake behind it is the third-largest man-made lake in the world. This dam is said to be the World's largest masonry dam
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