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Voykit pocket guide · India
Nalgonda
Spend a day in Nalgonda: visit Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (≈2 h) and Yadagirigutta Temple; travel from Hyderabad ~2 h each way.
Nalgonda is a small city in Telangana, about 101 km southeast of Hyderabad. Its main draws are the large Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and nearby religious sites. A single day covers the highlights; overnight stay only if you prefer a relaxed pace.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,500–₹2,200 excl. bed · High ₹2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mango (seasonal) | ₹30–₹60 per kg |
| Ice apple (munjal) | ₹20–₹40 per kg |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹30–₹50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HYD · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)
- ≈2 h drive to Nalgonda
Typical fares
- Hyderabad → Nalgonda bus
- about ₹500 one way, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw within Nalgonda (5 km)
- ₹30–₹50
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses connect Hyderabad and Nalgonda; local auto‑rickshaws and shared taxis are the main intra‑city options. No metro.
See and do
Known for
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- Yadagirigutta Temple
- Kolanpaka Jain temple
- Pochampally silk sarees
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nagarjuna Sagar Dam | Bus or taxi from Nalgonda, about 45 min; then walk to visitor area | ≈1 h 30 min total |
| Yadagirigutta Temple | Bus or shared taxi, ~30 min from town | ≈45 min total |
| Kolanpaka Jain Temple | Local bus or auto‑rickshaw, ~20 min | ≈40 min total |
Sleep
- Nalgonda town centre
- Budget hotels and guesthouses; convenient for the dam and temples
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षम करेंkṣama karēṁ |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavād |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yah kitnā hai? |
| Where is the bus station? | बस स्टैंड कहाँ है?bas stēnḍ kahā̃ hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C; carry water.
- Dam entry hours may vary; check locally (check).
- Roads to the dam can be busy on weekends.
Generally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded bus stations, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nalgonda yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- Yadagirigutta Temple
- Kolanpaka Jain temple
- Pochampally silk sarees
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Nalgonda: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Nalgonda, revision 5278650 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5278650
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Nalgonda
कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies112
Indian nationals: use local police; foreign nationals: contact your nearest embassy in Hyderabad (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/nalgonda). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.