What is the best time to visit Nagarjuna Sagar?

The best months to visit Nagarjuna Sagar are October, November, December, January, February, March, September. See our full month-by-month scoring at nakshiq.com.

Is Nagarjuna Sagar safe for families with kids?

Yes, Nagarjuna Sagar is rated 4/5 for families. Dam engineering impressive. Island museum boat ride exciting.

What altitude is Nagarjuna Sagar?

Nagarjuna Sagar sits at 200m above sea level. Altitude is not a concern for most visitors.

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Nagarjuna Sagar

3/5 April

Nagarjuna Sagar

Andhra Pradesh · south · 200m

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3/5

April

Why 3/5? April at Nagarjuna Sagar: 28-40C. Buddhist museum island cool on the ferry, but the dam walk is fully exposed — don't attempt midday.

World's tallest masonry dam — Buddhist island museum, Ethipothala Falls, tiger reserve

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2-3 days

Budget

budget

Kids Rating

4/5 ✓

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⚠ 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 town. No signal on island museum.

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Medical

Government Hospital Nagarjuna Sagar (basic). District Hospital Macherla — 25km

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Road

Good state road

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Safety

3/5

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Why Special

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (124m, world's tallest masonry dam). Nagarjuna Konda Buddhist island museum. Ethipothala Falls (70ft, year-round). Tiger reserve. Crocodile breeding centre.

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Infrastructure Reality

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Network Coverage

JioAirtelBSNL

Coverage at dam town. No signal on island museum.

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Medical & Emergency

Hospital: Government Hospital Nagarjuna Sagar (basic). District Hospital Macherla — 25km (2 km)

Ambulance: 108

Police: 100

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Getting There

Hyderabad 160km (3.5h), Guntur 120km (3h)

Roads: Good state road

Public transport: APSRTC buses from Hyderabad and Guntur

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Fuel & Stay

Fuel: Nagarjuna Sagar town — 1 pump

⚠ Carry extra fuel

Stay: ₹500–3,000/night

8+ options (APTDC-resort, budget-hotel)

Emergency: APTDC Vijay Vihar Complex

Editor’s PicksWhere to stay

The stay decisions worth flagging in Nagarjuna Sagar.

Nagarjuna Sagar's stay scene is a one-hotel town — Haritha Vijay Vihar (Telangana state tourism, TSTDC) dominates because it's the only property with reliable AC, pool, and proximity to the dam. Private alternatives are basic guesthouses. The honest pitch: if Vijay Vihar is full, day-trip from Hyderabad (3 hours) rather than downgrade.

The Upgrade Question

Haritha Vijay Vihar is the only meaningful hotel near Nagarjuna Sagar — no real upgrade comparison exists. If it's full, the fallback is driving 150km back to Hyderabad or staying in Nalgonda (basic). Book 2-3 weeks ahead or accept you'll day-trip from Hyderabad.

ExperienceUnder ₹5k

Haritha Vijay Vihar (TSTDC)

State Tourism Resort

7 km from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. AC Suite ₹2,500, AC Standard ₹1,400. Swimming pool, restaurant, 24-hour front desk. 4.2/5 rating. It's a government hotel — expect basic, not boutique, but reliable and clean. The only option with the infrastructure to handle tourists.

Early-morning boat to Nagarjuna Konda island museum (opens 9 AM), returning in time for hotel lunch and an afternoon visit to Ethipothala Falls.

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