Srisailam Dam
Srisailam Dam
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6:00 AM - 7:31 PM
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6:00 AM - 7:31 PM
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Sridhar Javangula
Srisailam, India2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
I hear the best months to visit the dam are August and September, when there are monsoon rains in Karnataka, and to adjust the water levels, the dam gates are opened.
In jan, only one of the small gates was open.
I believe there are many "viewpoints", I found the view point situated right at the Dam entrance on the AP side to be the best.
There are professional photographers available from early morning, they charged 200/- for an A4 laminated photo and 100/- for A5.
There is only one small shop to cater snacks and coffee, and couple of ice cream shops on wheels.
To have a walk on the Dam ( interesting if gates are opened), we have to take prior permission from the Project Office situated in the village "Sunnipenta".
The best time would be early morning after day break, as it gets really sunny and the pics we take show us squinting or with shades.
The photographers can be encouraged to explain a few facts about the building around the dam for general gyan.
All together, a good experience for all and invaluable one for kids, how ever small...have a good one.
In jan, only one of the small gates was open.
I believe there are many "viewpoints", I found the view point situated right at the Dam entrance on the AP side to be the best.
There are professional photographers available from early morning, they charged 200/- for an A4 laminated photo and 100/- for A5.
There is only one small shop to cater snacks and coffee, and couple of ice cream shops on wheels.
To have a walk on the Dam ( interesting if gates are opened), we have to take prior permission from the Project Office situated in the village "Sunnipenta".
The best time would be early morning after day break, as it gets really sunny and the pics we take show us squinting or with shades.
The photographers can be encouraged to explain a few facts about the building around the dam for general gyan.
All together, a good experience for all and invaluable one for kids, how ever small...have a good one.
Written January 29, 2025
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Surya Katakam
Hyderabad, India2,378 contributions
Aug 2020
This Dam is located on the way of Hyderabad-Srisailam Road. People who all are travelling from Hyderabad can visit this place by taking 10 min Halt here. If you are travelling by Public transport or State Transport bus then you need to comedown to @15 km from Srisailam bus stand.
This Dam is constructed across Krishna River on the boarders of Mahbub Nagar and Kurnool districts. One side Telangana district of Mahbub nagar and another side Andhra district of Kurnool. This is located in Andra pradesh and is part of Kurnool district. Dam has total 12 gates and if you visit during gates open time it will be great experience.
This Dam construction was started in 1960 and completed in 1981 and this is second largest working capacity hydroelectric station in the country.
The Srisailam Dam is a manmade marvel that has become one of the main tourist attractions of the area. Surrounded by beautiful nature all around, the dam offers wonderful views during monsoon season when all the gates are open. The excellent greenery all around, the sound of the water gushing through and the rhythmic fall of water makes it a haven for nature lovers. However, visitors should avoid travelling on the Hyderabad- Srisailam road during night as this particular route remains closed to traffic overnight from 9 pm to 6 am.
This Dam is constructed across Krishna River on the boarders of Mahbub Nagar and Kurnool districts. One side Telangana district of Mahbub nagar and another side Andhra district of Kurnool. This is located in Andra pradesh and is part of Kurnool district. Dam has total 12 gates and if you visit during gates open time it will be great experience.
This Dam construction was started in 1960 and completed in 1981 and this is second largest working capacity hydroelectric station in the country.
The Srisailam Dam is a manmade marvel that has become one of the main tourist attractions of the area. Surrounded by beautiful nature all around, the dam offers wonderful views during monsoon season when all the gates are open. The excellent greenery all around, the sound of the water gushing through and the rhythmic fall of water makes it a haven for nature lovers. However, visitors should avoid travelling on the Hyderabad- Srisailam road during night as this particular route remains closed to traffic overnight from 9 pm to 6 am.
Written January 31, 2021
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skdel2016
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India279 contributions
Nov 2022
This is second largest working capacity hydroelectric station in the country and build in two decades, situated between A.P. & Telangana states .The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana and Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town. It's a relaxing stoppage after few hour's running from Hyderabad to Shrisalam or vice versa. Good to be there.
Written November 14, 2022
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Dreamer55104422289
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
Very bad experience. Local people are not supporting for Hindi visitors. Very dirty place. Buses are not allowed time. After darshan if you are late you will not get bus for returning. Management is not handling crowed. Chances of mishapping every moment. After waiting 3 hours in darshan hall, there was dhakka mukki & log ek dusre k upper Chad rahe the. Management person told ki edhar esa hi hota hai. It is not supposed to visit again.
Written June 8, 2024
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Devendra G
India1,059 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
We visited Srisalam dam on our way to Mallikarjun swamy temple. The dam is constructed on Krishna river. the view from the roadside is very beautiful with a very strong waterfall. Worth spending half an hour at the spot.
Written September 9, 2024
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ShyamKasturi
Yanam, India275 contributions
Dec 2020
Visited with family and friends. Fantastic view of the water flowing from the dam when gates are open. Check news before you move, whether Gates are open or not. Public are not allowed on the dam. Better to go by evening so that you can have a glimpse of the dam in night lighting, which is not to be missed.
Written November 29, 2021
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jigyasak
Delhi22 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
This dam is on the way to Swamy Mallikarjuna Temple. Luckily few gates of the dam were open when we visited Srisailam. It was very beautiful but scary too. Water was flowing on a very high speed and huge amount that we were able to see rainbows. We were able to feel splash of water in the bus. Water get accumulated downside as a river. I was able to see small small boats in the river. I think those were fishermen and were catching the fishes. There is a small bridge to cross the river. The whole scenery was very beautiful and mesmerizing.
Written March 17, 2015
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anish v
Hyderabad, India5 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Pick up a bike go right after monsoon or during the monsoon. Check the fuel, give the bike for service. Step on the gas go vroom. Great place for a small trip if you stay in hyderabad. Take the Airport road. Road has been laid out pretty good.
Start as early as you can. we started around 4:30 Am . Perfect time to get beautiful pictures and if the weather is right by your side, you are in for a wonderful ride
Start as early as you can. we started around 4:30 Am . Perfect time to get beautiful pictures and if the weather is right by your side, you are in for a wonderful ride
Written July 26, 2016
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sivaprasadsahu
Hyderabad, India76 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We started from Hyderabad, Kondapur at 2:30 AM morning and as it was raining slightly we were driving at a slow but steady pace. We were 6 of us on 3 bikes. We crossed the Airport and by morning we had hit the NH and were 150 km away from Srisailam. At around 7:00 AM we reached the Srisailam by-pass and stopped for breakfast at Balaji Restaurant and is a must visit as this was the only restaurant where the food was delicious on the whole trip. We crossed the Jungle way at around 9-10 and that was the main attraction with beautiful views of forests.
We reached there at 11:00 AM and started searching for a place to stay as we were totally exhausted. A warning if you have not done any reservations in the only stay i.e. Haritha. It took us 2 hours to find one but were very cheaper 400/- each room.
We visited the famous Mallikarjuna temple the waterfall, ropeway, Pathaleswara etc but missed the shikara ride as it was late already.
After the night's stay we checked out the place a little and started around 9:00 AM. At the way back we visited the Uma Maheswari temple which takes about 9 KM en-route and reached Hyderabad by 7:00 PM.
We reached there at 11:00 AM and started searching for a place to stay as we were totally exhausted. A warning if you have not done any reservations in the only stay i.e. Haritha. It took us 2 hours to find one but were very cheaper 400/- each room.
We visited the famous Mallikarjuna temple the waterfall, ropeway, Pathaleswara etc but missed the shikara ride as it was late already.
After the night's stay we checked out the place a little and started around 9:00 AM. At the way back we visited the Uma Maheswari temple which takes about 9 KM en-route and reached Hyderabad by 7:00 PM.
Written July 22, 2016
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Des-T-Nation
Hyderabad, India37 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
This is a must visit place in AP. The dam is awesome, road is awesome and the temple is awesome. The natural beauty of Krishna River and the hills are breathtaking.
Please find my full review in this link:
http://destinationincindia.blogspot.in/2012/03/srisailam-andhra-pradesh-india.html
Please find my full review in this link:
http://destinationincindia.blogspot.in/2012/03/srisailam-andhra-pradesh-india.html
Written July 2, 2013
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You can visit if you can tolerate the heat
Written March 1, 2017
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