About
A small village wrapped around a 16th-century fort overlooking the spectacular Pennar river gorge — frequently called the Grand Canyon of India for its dramatic red-rock cliffs.
Must-see highlights
Gandikota Fort ruins (India's Grand Canyon)
Penna River gorge viewpoint
Jummai Masjid inside fort
Madhava Vishnu Temple
Granary ruins
Cliff-edge camping
Sunrise over gorge
Archaeological structures walk
Village trek
Chitravati river confluence
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jammalamadugu 18km · Bangalore (BLR) 280km
Nearby attractions
Gandikota FortPennar Gorge viewpointBelum CavesMylavaram Dam
How to get here
Bangalore → Gandikota
cab · 6h
₹7,000
approx.
Kadapa → Gandikota
bus · 2h
₹150
approx.
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October – February
Nearest Transport
Jammalamadugu18 km
Bangalore (BLR)280 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,200/night
mid₹2,800/night
luxury₹4,500/night
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