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Gandikotaగండికోట

Fort village above the red Penna gorge, the Grand Canyon of India.

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WhereYSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Rayalaseema
Kind of placeForts, Valleys & Canyons, Camping, Weekend Getaways
Best time to visit1 November to 31 January
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height320 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyGandikota, Jammalamadugu
EntryFree · APTDC camping paid

About Gandikota

A fort village on the edge of a deep red sandstone gorge cut by the Penna river, often called the Grand Canyon of India. Inside the 13th century walls are the Madhavaraya and Raghunatha temples, a Jamia Masjid, a granary and a Charminar like pavilion; the gorge view is best at sunrise and sunset from the rocks behind the Madhavaraya temple. APTDC runs a Haritha resort and tent camping; the nearest railway station is Muddanur and Jammalamadugu is 15 km away.

What to see and do

Part of Eastern Ghats.

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