India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal

Near Shaukat Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Edit

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Gohar Mahal, situated on the banks of the Upper Lake, is one of the beautiful palaces in Bhopal. An architectural marvel, this palace was built by the first woman ruler of Bhopal, Gohar Begum in 1820. Designing of this palace depicts a perfect blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture styles. As the palace has not been maintained properly, it is undergoing a path of renovation. This will help the palace restore its original grandeur.

Gohar Mahal,Bhopal

HistoryEdit

Gohar Mahal is a magnificent architectural edifice built in 1820 by Qudisiya Begum (Gohar Begum- the first woman ruler of Bhopal). Gohar Mahal is a perfect blend of Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. Since, Gohar Mahal has not been well maintained, now it is in a dilapidated condition. However, the archways of the palace still retains a majestic look. Renovation works are going on to retain the original grandeur of Gohar Mahal.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.

Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.

Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.

Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100 / 2412121.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

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Sanchi Stupa

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India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal

Sanchi, Raisen, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, 464661 Edit

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Sanchi Stupa has a great historical connection with King Ashoka as well as Gautam Buddha. The place is said to be one of the oldest stone structures of India and it edifies Buddhist remnants. It is one of the most visited Buddhist sites besides the Ashoka Pillar. The scenic landscaping and awesomely erected Buddhist landmarks at the place makes this site worth visiting. In the huge spherical domes, you will be able to witness Buddha’s remnants. The place is simply irresistible and portrays the ancient history of Buddhism in the country.

The Great Sanchi Stupa at Sanchi, near Bhopal,

HistoryEdit

Sanchi Stupa is India’s oldest stone structure, by Emperor Ashoka and built over the remains of Buddha in a glorious endeavor to honour them. Sanchi Stupa is a magnificent exemplar of not just Buddhist and Mauryan art and architecture, but also of faith and reverence. While its foundation was overlain by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BCE, it was actually his wife, Queen Devi, a native of Sanchi, who eventually oversaw its establishment.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 10 per person

Kids Rs. : 10 per person

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 250 per person

Kids Rs. : 250 per person

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Nerbada Sweets & Restaurant ;  Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh ‎ ; Ph/M –  0755 254 0507 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.

Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.

Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.

Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100 / 2412121.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

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India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal

Taj-ul-Masjid, Koh E Fiza, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Taj-ul-Masjid stands tall with pink bricks and elegant architecture making it one of the most significant sight-seeing spots in the city. The construction of this mosque was done under the instructions of Begum Shah Jehan. With the passing of time, the mosque’s glory began to wane. The mosque has now been restored by the government and it attracts large number of Islamic pilgrims from all around the country. With a big water tank in the center, the mosque has a huge courtyard that can accommodate innumerable devotees during their prayers. The halls and pillars are heavily decorated, which are in fact the real marvels of the mosque.

Tajul Masjid in Bhopal

HistoryEdit

Taj-ul-Masjid was constructed in the 19th century, this Islamic mosque is situated in Bhopal.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

6:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Nerbada Sweets & Restaurant ;  Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh ‎ ; Ph/M –  0755 254 0507 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.

Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.

Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.

Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery.
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100 / 2412121.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Sanchi Stupa

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Taj-ul-Masjid

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Van Vihar National Park

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India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal

Bhimbetka caves and Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka (or Bhim Baithaka) lie in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, 45 kilometers south of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038 Edit

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Bhimbetka Caves are among the most fabled destinations in the country. The caves happened to be the dwellings of pre-historic man during the Paleolithic era. The paintings in the caves exhibit the development of the human race with time. This site bears immense historic significance owing to the rarest specimens of pre-historic paintings ever discovered in India. The unique specialty lies in the fact that most of these paintings are still in a condition good enough to be studied. There are about six hundred caves framed with exquisite pre-historic paintings. Presently out of the 600 caves only 12 are open for visitors. The caves are located in the midst of sal and teak forests. South of these rock shelters are successive ranges of the Satpura hills.

Bhimbetka Caves Near Bhopal

HistoryEdit

Bhimbetka Caves and Rock Shelters, site spread over 10 km in length and about 3 km in width has more than 700 rock shelters, of which over 400 have paintings. They were first discovered by V S Wakankar in the year 1957. The caves are the testimonials of our history and the creations of our ancestors now attract onlookers from all over the country. The earliest human activities are known from the numerous stone tools including handaxes, cleavers and also the pebble tools.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 10 per person
50 per LMV for
00 per mini bus

Kids Rs. : 10 per person
50 per LMV for
00 per mini bus

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 100 per person for foreign tourists
20 per LMV for foreign tourists
400 per mini bus for foreign tourists

Kids Rs. : 100 per person for foreign tourists
20 per LMV for foreign tourists
400 per mini bus for foreign tourists

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.

Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.

Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.

Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery.
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100 / 2412121.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Sanchi Stupa

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Taj-ul-Masjid

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Van Vihar National Park

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India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal>

Van Vihar National Park Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

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Detail InformationEdit

Van Vihar National Park is an important sight-seeing spot, of Bhopal adjacent to Upper Lake. This national park is a strictly protected and vigilantly monitored zone. The national park has dense vegetation which is a suitable habitat for many species of animals and birds. Van Vihar National Park has over 300 species of animals, reptiles and birds. The major attraction of this national park is the white tiger. People from all over the world visit this place to see this exotic animal. The park features a beautiful landscape amidst the incredible world of animals and birds.

Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal

HistoryEdit

Van Vihar National Park, came into existence in the year 1983. The park is spread roughly across 4.43 sq km of area and developed and maintained by the zoological department,

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

Friday

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 15 per person , 200 per vehicle

Kids Rs. : 15 per person , 200 per vehicle

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 200 per person, 200 per vehicle

Kids Rs. : 200 per person, 200 per vehicle

Still Photo Camera Rs. : 40 per Still Camera

Video Camera Rs. : 300 per Video Camera

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.

Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.

Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.

Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100 / 2412121.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Sanchi Stupa

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Taj-ul-Masjid

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Van Vihar National Park

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Nalgonda /Nagarjunasagar

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is on the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar in the border of Nalgonda district of Telangana State and Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh State, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is certainly the pride of India, since it is the tallest masonry dam in the world. This colossal dam supplies water for irrigation purposes to the districts like Nalgonda, Prakasam, Khammam and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. Named after the Buddhist monk ‘Nagarjuna’, the dam actually separates the Guntur and Nalgonda districts.

HistoryEdit

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam on the Krishna River. The construction duration of the dam was between the years of 1955 and 1967. Project construction was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 10 December 1955 and proceeded for the next twelve years. The dam created a water reservoir whose capacity is 11,472,000,000 cubic metres (4.051×1011 cu ft). The dam is 490 feet (150 m) tall and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall. Nagarjuna Sagar was the earliest in the series of large infrastructure projects initiated for the Green Revolution in India. It is also one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydro-electric projects in India. The dam provides irrigation water to the Nalgonda, Prakasam, Khammam, Krishna and Guntur districts along with electric power to the national grid.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours

Ticket Required : N.A Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Nagarjunasagar is well connected by a road. The tourist will reach to Nagarjunasagar by taxi. Taxis are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. The traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : APRTC and private tour operator’s buses are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. Distance between Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 165 km, Road Distance distance from Vijayawada to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 194 kms

Train : Nagarjunasagar does not have a train station, and the nearest major railway station is Guntur, at a distance of 125 kms from Nagarjunasagar. The nearest local Railway Station is Macherla railway station, around 24 Kms from Nagarjuna-Sagar. Macherla railway station is well connected to major cities of Andhra Pradesh State.

Air : The nearest International Airport from Nagarjuna-Sagar is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, roughly three hour drive from Nagarjuna-Sagar. The Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Goa, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, Jet Connect and Spice Jet.

Others : River cruise had launch by AP Tourism between Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams. The tour cover historical darshan of Lord Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy and Buddhist site of Nagarjuna Konda Museum. The road-cum-cruise tour of the Corporation departs from Hyderabad in two-day.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
• Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Nalgonda /Nagarjunasagar

Ethipothala Falls, On Chandravanka River, Nagarjuna Sagar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ethipothala waterfalls is a mountain stream cascading down the hills from a height of 22 meters the Ethipothala waterfalls are a radiant sight of the power and beauty of nature. This Waterfalls is among the rising tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh and was not very famous among outside people till recently. But now it is frequently visited by foreigners. It is close to many Buddhist sites which attracts more people to this region. Ethipothala also boasts of a crocodile breeding centre where you can get a fascinating glimpse of these reptiles from close quarters and observe their behavior in their natural habitat. The picture postcard beauty of the place with verdant valleys together with numerous cave temples that dot the hilly countryside have made this a favourite picnic spot. The dazzling, azure lagoon formed at the foot of the falls houses a first-rate crocodile breeding center which is open to the public. The rising place of the river Chandra Vanka is at Muthukuru, on the eastern part of the Nallamala hills.

HistoryEdit

Ethipothala Waterfall is a famous mountain stream, which falls from a height of approximately 21.3 m into a lagoon. Three streams, namely Nakka Vagu, Tummala Vagu and Chandravanka Vagu combine to form this waterfall. There is also a crocodile-breeding centre at this site that attracts numerous travellers. This waterfall joins Krishna River after flowing for a distance of around 3 km. The site is also popular for the two temples of Ranganatha and Dattatreya. Ethipothala Waterfall is located at a distance of around 15 miles from Nagarjunasagar Dam and houses few caves that extend till Srisailam. This site is on the route to Macherla and has facilities like guesthouses for the travellers.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : N.A Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Nagarjunasagar is well connected by a road. The tourist will reach to Nagarjunasagar by taxi. Taxis are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. The traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : APRTC and private tour operator’s buses are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. Distance between Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 165 km, Road Distance distance from Vijayawada to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 194 kms

Train : Nagarjunasagar does not have a train station, and the nearest major railway station is Guntur, at a distance of 125 kms from Nagarjunasagar. The nearest local Railway Station is Macherla railway station, around 24 Kms from Nagarjuna-Sagar. Macherla railway station is well connected to major cities of Andhra Pradesh State.

Air : The nearest International Airport from Nagarjuna-Sagar is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, roughly three hour drive from Nagarjuna-Sagar. The Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Goa, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, Jet Connect and Spice Jet.

Others : River cruise had launch by AP Tourism between Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams. The tour cover historical darshan of Lord Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy and Buddhist site of Nagarjuna Konda Museum. The road-cum-cruise tour of the Corporation departs from Hyderabad in two-day.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
• Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

India /Andhra Pradesh /Nalgonda /Nagarjunasagar

Macherla is 8.6 miles away from Nagarjunasagar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Macherla is located on the bank of Chandra Vanka. Located in Guntur District, the town has an average elevation of 136 m. During the reign of the Haihaya Kings, Chennakesava Swamy Temple was constructed in the town. Built around the 13th century AD, the temple has one tall Dwajastambam Swamy statue at its main gate. This statue is covered with wood and bronze. Near this statue lie four stone figures of Srimannarayana Avataram, Sriman Mahabharatam, Sri Madbhagavathamu and Srimad Ramayanam. In the town is also located a temple dedicated Veerabhadraswamy dating from the 18th century AD. The annual festival, celebrated on a grand scale, attracts pilgrims and tourists from far and wide.

HistoryEdit

Macherla is the capital of the region Palnadu. The name Macherla originated from Mahadevi Cherla. This town is in the heart of Palnadu, and has a history of over a thousand years. The famous battle Palnati Yudhdham (War of Palnadu) took place between Macherla and Gurajala between 1176 AD – 1182 AD. The Palnadu Battle is also called the Andhra Mahabharatam because of several similarities. The town is renowned for the Chennakesava Swamy temple built here during the reign of the Haihaya Kings.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : N.A Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Nagarjunasagar is well connected by a road. The tourist will reach to Nagarjunasagar by taxi. Taxis are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. The traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : APRTC and private tour operator’s buses are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. Distance between Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 165 km, Road Distance distance from Vijayawada to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 194 kms

Train : Nagarjunasagar does not have a train station, and the nearest major railway station is Guntur, at a distance of 125 kms from Nagarjunasagar. The nearest local Railway Station is Macherla railway station, around 24 Kms from Nagarjuna-Sagar. Macherla railway station is well connected to major cities of Andhra Pradesh State.

Air : The nearest International Airport from Nagarjuna-Sagar is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, roughly three hour drive from Nagarjuna-Sagar. The Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Goa, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, Jet Connect and Spice Jet.

Others : River cruise had launch by AP Tourism between Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams. The tour cover historical darshan of Lord Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy and Buddhist site of Nagarjuna Konda Museum. The road-cum-cruise tour of the Corporation departs from Hyderabad in two-day.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
• Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Nalgonda /Nagarjunasagar

Nagarjunakonda, an island located near Nagarjuna Sagar in Guntur district, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Nagarjuna Sagar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Nagarjunakonda Museum presents precious artifacts of all cultural periods through which the valley and the region have passed. The objects displayed in five galleries include carved lime stone slabs, sculptures, inscriptions and other antiquities all assignable to 3rd-4th century AD constitute a majority of the exhibits. The key gallery is known for the master pieces of Ikshvaku art and architecture in the form of all pervading serene Buddha, well sculptured ayaka-slabs, the cross beams of ayaka-platforms capturing in all finesse the episodes of the life of the enlightened one punctuated with joyous mithunas and elegant tree nymphs, etc. A separate section with show-cases all along the wall highlights the development of human civilization in the region from Stone Age to the Megalithic period through excavated artifacts and adequate illustrations. Representative minor antiquities like terracotta and stucco figurines, seals and coins form part of the display.

HistoryEdit

The Nagarjunakonda Museum was established to collect, preserve and exhibit the antiquities retrieved from the excavations, is housed in a spacious structure simulating a Buddhist Vihara on plan. Nagarjunakonda (meaning Nagarjuna Hill) is a historical Buddhist town, now an island located near Nagarjuna Sagar. It is one of India’s richest Buddhist sites, known in the ancient times as Sri Parvata. It now lies almost entirely under the Nagarjunasagar Dam. It is named after Nagarjuna, a southern Indian master of Mahayana Buddhism who lived in the 2nd century AD, who is believed to have been responsible for the Buddhist activity in the area. The site was once the location of many Buddhist universities and monasteries, attracting students from as far as China, Gandhara, Bengal and Sri Lanka. The Buddhist archaeological sites there were submerged, and had to later be dug up and transferred to higher land on the hill, which had become an island.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 4.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

Friday

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 2/- per head

Kids Rs. : Children up to 15 years free

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 2/- per head

Kids Rs. : Children up to 15 years free

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Nagarjunasagar is well connected by a road. The tourist will reach to Nagarjunasagar by taxi. Taxis are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. The traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : APRTC and private tour operator’s buses are available from Hydrabad, Secunderabad, Vijaywada and other major cities. Distance between Hyderabad to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 165 km, Road Distance distance from Vijayawada to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is 194 kms

Train : Nagarjunasagar does not have a train station, and the nearest major railway station is Guntur, at a distance of 125 kms from Nagarjunasagar. The nearest local Railway Station is Macherla railway station, around 24 Kms from Nagarjuna-Sagar. Macherla railway station is well connected to major cities of Andhra Pradesh State.

Air : The nearest International Airport from Nagarjuna-Sagar is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, roughly three hour drive from Nagarjuna-Sagar. The Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Goa, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, Jet Connect and Spice Jet.

Others : River cruise had launch by AP Tourism between Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams. The tour cover historical darshan of Lord Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy and Buddhist site of Nagarjuna Konda Museum. The road-cum-cruise tour of the Corporation departs from Hyderabad in two-day.

Things to CarryEdit

• Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
• Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

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