Nagarjunakonda Tourism

Nagarjunakonda Tourism Nagarjunakonda or Nagajuna Hills is located 150 km from Hyderabad, near the Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir in theNalgondaDistrict of Andhra Pradesh. Excavations have revealed that Buddhist civilizations existed here almost 1800 years ago, scriptures and artifacts have been found to give evidence of this fact. It is also said that the famous Buddhist monk Nagarjuna after whom this place is named, lived here and preached during the 2nd century AD. Owing to this, Nagarjunakonda was discovered around 1926 and is revered as a significant historic site, for Buddhism scholars and followers this is a pilgrim spot. For regular tourists, this place happens to be a great weekend getaway. Download Nagarjunakonda PDF Guide > What's Great? Quaint Buddhist town. Archaeological site. Picturesque and beautiful. What's not so Great? Can get sweltering during the summers. Can be crowded during the peak season. For Whom It is an ideal spot to go back in time. It is a site of archaeological importance and has caves that will leave adults and kids equally mesmerised. It is the perfect spot to sit back and relax. It is also rich in flora and fauna. It is an ideal place for families, history enthusiasts, and also adventure lovers.

One Day Itinerary Starting from Vijayawada, take the first ferry at 9:30 AM to the Nagarjunakonda. Your first stop would be the Nagarjunasagar dam which surrounds the Nagarjunakonda island. On reaching the island, you can check into a hotel if you're in for 2-dayay stay or proceed directly to the caves. You can spend the day exploring both the caves situated underground and on the hilltop and check out the museum. You can have lunch at one of the restaurants which majorly have South Indian food. After this, you can take the last ferry at around 2:30 PM back to Vijayawada or stay for the night. If you're staying a bit longer, you can explore the caves and the hill with ease and more time to spare. In the evening, you can stroll around the place or play some sports offered by one of the resorts. Next day, you can take the first boat out and on your way back to the mainland, enjoy the cool mornings near the dam; you can even take a bath at the waterfall.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nagarjunakonda The local cuisine here is predominated by rich spices. Owing to it's history of Persian rulers and it's own traditions, the food found here is an efficient mix of different cultures. Telugu, Persian and Hyderabadi style of cooking all find a delicious blend in the local cuisine.

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Oct-Maris the best time to visit Nagarjunakonda It has a tropical climate, and hence it is very hot during the summers and receives moderate rainfall during the monsoon. The best season to visit Nagarajunakonda is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are from October to March. Weather in Nagarjunakonda Loading... Nagarjunakonda in Summer (April - June) The summer time, from April to June, is a bit hot and dry. The temperatures rise to 42 degrees Celsius, and the heat might become unbearable at this time. Thus, it is an inappropriate time to visit as you would want to stay indoors because of the hot weather. Nagarjunakonda in Monsoon (July - November) Nagarajunakonda receives moderate rain in this period, and the temperature goes down a little. It is an ideal time to visit Nagarajunakonda but don?t forget to carry a proper rain kit. The rain can also hinder your plans sometimes. However, this time is perfect if you want to avoid the crowd and still enjoy the place. Nagarjunakonda in Winter (December - March) The temperatures during the winter month stay between 15 to 30 degrees Celcius, and the weather is pleasant. This time is ideal for sightseeing and exploring the Buddhist Stupas. You can explore the city without getting exhausted. Monthly Weather in Nagarjunakonda Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 30 February 19 33 March 22 36 April 26 39 May 27 40 June 24 35 July 23 32 August 23 32 September 23 30 October 21 32 November 18 31 December 18 30