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Gandikota Canyon

India's Grand Canyon, a sheer red-granite gorge cut by the Pennar river around the old fort.

Photo: Sudhakarbichali · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours
Best Time
Sunrise, October to February
Address
Gandikota, YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh 516434Directions

Why Go

The Pennar cuts between walls of layered red rock. You'll get the best views from the rocks behind the fort, and they're wonderful at sunrise.

Tips

  • There's no railing, so take care near the edge, especially with children.

Nearby

Gandikota Fort3 min walk · Must-SeeJamia Masjid5 min walk · Must-SeeMadhavaraya Temple5 min walk · Must-See

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