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Nagarjuna Sagar and Ethipothala water falls from Hyderabad in one day.

Nagarjuna Sagar dam is constructed across the Krishna river between Guntur and Nalgonda district. It is 590 feet tall with 26 gates.

This is a single day trip.

For this trip let us consider Jubilee Bus station as the city center for the twin cities of Hyderabad. Let us consider you are traveling by Honda Activa (125cc)


6:00 - JBS

---------92km-------

8:00 - Varkal for breakfast (Just before Mallepalli)

8:30 - leave from Varkal

---------75km------------

10:00 - AP tourism resorts, Nagarjuna Sagar.

10:15 - Leave for Nagarjuna hill.

Anupu is located over Nagarjuna Hill. It is a site consisting of Buddhist Excavations reconstructed by the Archeological department (which were overflown during the construction of Nagarjuna Sagar dam). It is one of the must-visit places near Sagar. You can reach here by boat. The boat station is located near the AP tourism office.
Here are the details of Boat timings and Museum timings with fare:
                                Timings                   Entry fee (Rs.)                                    Note

Boat           9:30, 11:30, 13:30            20/Adult, 10/Child
Museum     9:00 - 16:00                     150/Adult, 120/Child       Closed on Fridays and National holidays

13:00 - Ap tourism resorts, Nagarjuna Sagar. Lunch break.

14:00 - Leave for Ethipothala falls

------------15km-----------

14:30 - Enjoy at Ethipothala falls.

Ethipothala Falls is 70ft in height located over the Chandravanka river. There are two temples located at the foot of waterfalls one is dedicated to Sri Ranganathaswamy and the other one to Dattatreya Swamy. Also, there are some caves located adjacent to the waterfalls which are to be believed that, the tunnel through the cave leads to Srisailam. It is a good place for mild trekking and night camping too.

Timings and Entry fee: 6:30 - 21:00 and Rs. 20/- for adults and Rs. 15/- for Children.

17:00 - Leave from ethipothala falls.

---------------82km-------------

18:30 - Varkal for a break.

18:45 - Leave from Varkal

---------92km-------

21:00 - Reach home after having lunch at a good drive-in in the outskirts of the city.

Best time to Visit Nagarjuna Sagar:  

October to February

Things to Pack

A Rucksack, Jerry can for extra petrol, portable stove with butane gas cylinder, Raincoat, Sunscreen (SPF 50), Yoga mat, a tool kit, air pump. Extra clothes to change near falls (if possible). 

Things to Remember

This plan is for the people going by Honda Activa (125cc).

Don't drink while you are driving.

During driving make yourself hydrated as much as possible. 

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