Srisailam Dam , Srisailam
About Srisailam Dam
India’s third largest Hydroelectric Project, Srisailam dam was constructed across River Krishna when it flows through Srisailam of Kurnool District. In a deep canyon of Nallamala Hills, the dam was constructed of 512 m long and 145 m height. Perched at an altitude of 300 m above sea level, Srisailam dam has 12 radial crest Gates. Initialized around 1960s, power project was established across River Krishna. However the dam was completed in 1981. The dam actually serves multi-purposely like Hydro-electric power generation, fulfills the catchment area with water, irrigation for Kurnool and Kaddapa districts. At present condition, the dam water is not used for power generation instead; excess water which remains after filling the Srisailam Reservoir is allowed to enter the Nagarjunasagar Reservoir for power generation.
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Hathakesvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
13.9 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Small but architecturally beautiful temple, Hathakesvara Temple is located on the foothills of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam. The temple is...
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Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
16 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is considered as one among the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples is located in the middle of Nallamala Hills surrounded by dense...
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Shikaresvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
16.8 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Shikaresvara Temple is atop the highest point (2830 feet) called Shikaram, in Nallamala Hill of Srisailam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Akka Mahadevi caves, Andhra Pradesh
28.2 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
The visit to Akka Mahadevi Caves is going to be enthralling part of visiting the Srisailam. You have to reach Patal Ganga using a ropeway. In...
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Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh
*36.7 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Nagarjunakonda, an island in Guntur district is actually a historical Buddhist town. In ancient period, this place was termed as Sri Parvata. The...
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Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
*37.1 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Nallamala Hills located in Eastern Ghats have rocky terrain and surrounded by dense forests. The Srisailam Dam is main attraction of the region....
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Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
37.4 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Covering approximately 3568 square kilometers, Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Srisailam Sanctuary or formerly called Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam...
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Mallela Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
40.7 km from Srisailam Dam - See map
Deep within the thick deciduous forest lays the Mallela Theertham. The bumpy road and 250 muddy steps lead you down the valley to reach the...
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