Other Attractions
Apart form the lake, there are many other attractions around the Nagarjuna Sagar like Ethipothala waterfalls, and the densely forested Srisailam Wildlife Reserve. There is also the famous Buddhist relics and an exquisite museum, located just a 20-minute ride away by a motorboat across the river Krishna. The dam offers some eye pleasing views during attracting innumerable tourists to take a trip to the dams.

Warangal
The historic city of Warangal in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 175 kms from Hyderabad, is known for its beautiful turquoise lakes, spectacular temples and rich flora and fauna. The Capital of erstwhile Kakatiya Kingdom, Warrangal is a place for those interested in Hindu temple architecture. Here in specimen of Kakatiya architecture-the star-shaped thousand pillars temple. This triple shrined temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya is noteworthy for its delicately carved pillars screens and exquisite icons. The rock cut elephants and the Nandi bull (1.8mts) are very impressive. The Bhadrakali temple atop a hill near Warrangal, which is noted for the eight armed stone image of the Goddess and the Warangal Fort are the places worth a visit.

Major Tourist Attractions in Warangal

Warangal Fort
Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, which dates back to the 13th century. This is a must see sight in Warrangal.
 
Thousand Pillar Temple
This temple is one of the finest examples of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Rudra Deva built it in 1163 AD in the style of Chalukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined.

Bhadra Kali Temple
Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali.

Sri Veeranarayana Temple
The temple is raised in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD.

Pakhal Lake
A man-made lake built in 1213 AD by the Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by harnessing a small tributary of the Krishna River. It is located 50-km from Warangal and spreads over an area of 30-sq-km.

Ramappa Temple
Ramappa Temple or Ramalingeswara temple, is situated in Palampet village, which is 70-km form Warangal. This is a beautiful monument dating back to 1213 AD. It displays the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.

Kolanupaka Museum
Kolanupaka came into influence when it was made the alternate capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century AD. The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established a sculptural gallery, which exhibits exquisite artifacts from the numerous historical monuments in Kolanupaka.