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Nagarjuna Konda
Telangana · south · 200m
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3/5
April
Why 3/5? The treeless island bakes — bring water and sun…
Buddhist island museum — 30 monasteries submerged, treasures preserved on a hilltop
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-2 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
4/5 ✓
✓ Families with kids✓ First-time travelers
⚠ Infrastructure reality check
•Signal drops to zero in many areas
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL
Coverage at dam. No signal on island.
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Medical
Government Hospital Nagarjuna Sagar — 5km
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Road
Good
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Safety
3/5
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Why Special
Largest Buddhist center in ancient South India. 30+ monasteries (now submerged under Nagarjuna Sagar). Island museum with 3rd-4th century sculptures. Students came from China, Gandhara, Sri Lanka.
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Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNL
Coverage at dam. No signal on island.
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Government Hospital Nagarjuna Sagar — 5km (5 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
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Getting There
Hyderabad 165km (3.5h)
Roads: Good
Public transport: TSRTC buses from Hyderabad
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Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Nagarjuna Sagar town — 5km
Stay: ₹500–3,000/night
5+ options (APTDC-resort, budget-hotel)
How to Reach
Airport
Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) — 165km
Rail
Macherla Railway Station — 30km
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