Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

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The Nagarjunasagar Dam in Hyderabad is one of the tallest sandstone dams of the World, which supplies water and irrigates over 10 lakh acres of land in Guntur, Prakasam, Nalgonda, Khammam and Krishna districts. Situated on the borders of Guntur and Nalgonda districts, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was completed in the year 1966. This powerful dam reaches to an amazing height of 124 meters and is 1 kilometer long. It is built across the Krishna River and has one of the biggest networks of canal systems.

A Lake comes out from just behind the dam, which is the third largest artificial lake. The Nagarjuna Konda Island surfaces out of this lake. The historical remains of a Buddhist settlement have been renovated and it lies on the right bank of the basin. Tourist who visits this place can see pious stupas, viharas, monasteries and a sacrificial altar in the Buddhist abbey. The Lake is positioned at 4 kilometers away from the dam. There is also a statue of Lord Nagarjuna, located on a tower, very near to the dam. The Dam has a striking landscape and looks outstandingly picturesque.

Apart from the lake, there are other attractions around the Dam like Ethipothala waterfalls, and the heavily forested Srisailam Wildlife Reserve. There is also an beautiful museum, situated near the dam that can be reached by boat.