Monday, December 10, 2007

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.

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