This vast structure, which dams the river Krishna, is 180m in height from its deepest foundation and 1.6km long. The adjacent hydroelectric plant has a power generation capacity of 815.6 MW.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
5.74 MILES
The thoughtfully laid-out Nagarjunakonda Museum has Buddha statues and some superbly detailed carvings depicting local contemporary life and the Buddha's…
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4.13 MILES
This Buddhism heritage park, featuring a recreation of the huge Amaravathi stupa, is 8km north of the dam. It's been under construction by the state…
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5.52 MILES
Peaceful Anupu is 10km from the Nagarjuna island launch point. The remains of a stupa, university and amphitheatre were relocated piece by piece prior to…
Nearby Telangana & Andhra Pradesh attractions
4.13 MILES
This Buddhism heritage park, featuring a recreation of the huge Amaravathi stupa, is 8km north of the dam. It's been under construction by the state…
5.52 MILES
Peaceful Anupu is 10km from the Nagarjuna island launch point. The remains of a stupa, university and amphitheatre were relocated piece by piece prior to…
5.74 MILES
The thoughtfully laid-out Nagarjunakonda Museum has Buddha statues and some superbly detailed carvings depicting local contemporary life and the Buddha's…