Book Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar Car Rental

Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar is around 156 kilometers via the Nehru Outer Ring Road, about 3 hours 24 minutes by car. Take Exit 12 near Bongloor and follow the road through Ibrahimpatnam and Chintapalli into the ghat section. Your driver knows the route, so stop for breakfast at a tiffin center in Ibrahimpatnam or enjoy the green hills along the way.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam stretches over 1,450 meters across the Krishna River with 26 crest gates. The reservoir behind it is among the largest in the country. Head to the viewpoint 4 kilometers from the dam for a panoramic view of the lake and green hills.

Ethipothala Waterfall is 14 kilometers from the dam, where three mountain streams merge and cascade 70 feet into a lagoon. Cool down, take photos, and enjoy lunch with a view of the falls and the surrounding trees.

Nagarjunakonda Island, reachable only by boat, holds the remains of a 2nd-century Buddhist settlement. Visit the museum on the island to see ancient stupas, sculptures, and artefacts from the site.

Travel there on your own time with Hyderabad Wheels. Your driver handles the route from pickup in Hyderabad to the dam.

Visit between October and February for the best weather. Temperatures are mild, the reservoir is full after the monsoon, and boating is at its peak. Summer months are hot, so start early and carry water. From June to September, rain gives way to green landscapes across the area.