Gandikota & Belum Caves
Gandikota is 370kms from Hyderabad via Kurnool and Betamcherla. Belum caves can be visited after Gandikota. Route via Gooty is a better optional route for reaching back to Hyderabad. Kurnool is ideal place for lunch break. Gandikota is known as Grand canyon of India because of its deep Gorge on river Penna. Nearest railway station is 26 km away at Muddanuru (railway code: MOO) in Kadapa District. There are number of trains from Gooty Junction and also a good tourist bus service from Bangalore The fort has two ancient temples, dedicated to Madhava and Ranganatha. On request, tent can be pitched inside the temple compound. Fort has Jamia Masjid with two minarets. A heritage festival is held every year in the fort area. River bank can be reached with the help of guide/freakout. Rappelling and river Kayaking can be done on prior booking. There is only one lodging facility available, if you don’t have tent. A humble APTDC resort is located in the vicinity with limite...