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Gandikota
Visit Gandikota for a half‑day: gorge viewpoint, Madhavaraya Temple and a short trek; stay in Jammalamadugu if overnight needed.
Gandikota is a small fort village in Andhra Pradesh, famous for the Penna River gorge called the "Grand Canyon of India". The main sights (fort walls, gorge viewpoint, Madhavaraya Temple) fit into 4–5 hours, so a single half‑day visit is enough. Overnight accommodation is only available in nearby Jammalamadugu (15 km).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Mar–Sep (hot)
- Airports
- TIR · BLR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gandikota112 ▾
- Police112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gandikota, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGandikota is generally safe for tourists; watch your belongings on buses and in crowded auto‑rickshaws.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTIR Tirupati Airport (About 3.5 h by road; nearest major airport with regular flights.).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and buses run from Jammalamadugu (15 km (9.3 mi)) to the fort; within the village autos are cheap and frequent.Auto‑rickshaws and buses run from Jammalamadugu (9.3 mi (15 km)) to the fort; within the village autos are cheap and frequent.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Jammalamadugu–Gandikota₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedLodge in Jammalamadugu, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedAPTDC Haritha resort room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedAPTDC Haritha resort room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TIR Tirupati Airport (About 3.5 h by road; nearest major airport with regular flights.) · BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (About 5 h by road; many direct buses to Tadipatri.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gandikota: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws and buses run from Jammalamadugu (15 km) to the fort; within the village autos are cheap and frequent.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Belum Caves
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Bus to Tadipatri (direct from Bangalore), then local bus to Belum Caves; about 2 h total
Second‑largest caves in India, good for a half‑day extension.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
APTDC Haritha resort
Only basic rooms in Gandikota; cheap, neat.
Jammalamadugu lodges
More options, 15 km (9.3 mi) away.More options, 9.3 mi (15 km) away.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| APTDC Haritha resort room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto from Jammalamadugu to Gandikota (one way)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Bus Jammalamadugu–Gandikota (one way)1 × ₹80 · check | ₹80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹183 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,013 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,013≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian meal at Haritha | ₹120–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket Jammalamadugu–Gandikota | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Contact number for Haritha on the APTDC site is often wrong – confirm locally.
- Bus to Gandikota runs every two hours; plan around the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jammalamadugu → Gandikota auto: ≈₹150, 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈₹150, 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
- Bus Jammalamadugu → Gandikota: ≈₹80, every 2 h (check)
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- ఎంత? — How much? (entha?)
- బస్ స్టాప్ ఎక్కడ? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop ekkada?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gandikota. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Mar–Sep (hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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