{"id":38340,"date":"2019-12-04T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=38340"},"modified":"2022-10-16T21:39:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T21:39:09","slug":"gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Gandikota &#8211; Explore The Unparalleled Beauty Of The Great Canyon Of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The architecture of India is rooted in culture, history and is magnificently unique with its style. As we marvel at the architectural assets of India that\u2019s left behind, there is one such masterpiece piquing the adrenaline of travelers, standing as a highlight of South Indian travel destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, I am talking about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/gandikota-grand-canyon-of-india-guide\/\">Gandikota<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also known by the names of <strong>Great Canyon of India<\/strong> and <strong>Arizona of India<\/strong>, because of its steep valleys and massive boulders of granite, and its spectacular gorge formed by <strong>Pennar<\/strong> river which leaves one in awe! We now can cherish the grandeur and spectacular steep-sided canyon as that of the Colorado River in Arizona<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_084604.jpg\" alt=\"Gandikota - Explore The Unparalleled Beauty Of The Great Canyon Of India\" width=\"595\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_084604.jpg 800w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_084604-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_084604-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_084604-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated on the banks of river Pennar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the story behind the name Gandikota is from two Telugu words \u2018Gandi\u2019 meaning gorge and, \u2018Kota\u2019 meaning fort. This small village in <strong>Kadapa <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">district of Andhra Pradesh remains an offbeat tourist place located on the right bank of Pennar river, and it cuts through <strong>Erramala Hills<\/strong> of the village in the banks of Kadapa. This unexplored place in India staggers you with mesmerizing landscapes, dramatic scenery and vast natural resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1992c4ae6d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1992c4ae6d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Top_Things_To_Do_In_Gandikota\" >Top Things To Do In Gandikota<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Gandikota_Fort\" >Gandikota Fort\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Sunrise_or_Sunset_at_the_Canon\" >Sunrise or Sunset at the Canon\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#As_far_as_travelers_are_concerned_the_sunsets_and_sunrises_excite_them_The_viewpoint_from_the_canyon_takes_ones_breath_away_with_the_majestic_Pennar_River_cutting_through_the_gorge_The_magnificent_nature_drawing_of_orange_rays_and_the_unbrushed_brush_strokes_of_threatening_clouds_leave_you_with_an_unforgettable_splash_of_colors_and_not_to_forget_your_holiday_sunset_photos\" >As far as travelers are concerned, the sunsets and sunrises excite them. The viewpoint from the canyon, takes one\u2019s breath away, with the majestic Pennar River cutting through the gorge. The magnificent nature drawing of orange rays and the unbrushed brush strokes of threatening clouds, leave you with an unforgettable splash of colors and not to forget, your holiday sunset photos.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Camping_at_Gandikota\" >Camping at Gandikota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Belum_Caves\" >Belum Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Religious_destinations_around_Gandikota\" >Religious destinations around Gandikota<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Ranganath_Swami_Temple_%E2%80%93_This_ancient_temple_believed_to_be_constructed_about_500_years_ago_is_a_masterpiece_of_fine_architecture_and_design_and_is_very_attractive_thus_having_a_dashing_impact_on_devotees\" >Ranganath Swami Temple &#8211; This ancient temple believed to be constructed about 500 years ago, is a masterpiece of fine architecture and design and is very attractive thus having a dashing impact on devotees.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#The_Madhavaraya_Temple_%E2%80%93_Architecture_of_this_temple_is_much_more_intricate_than_that_of_the_Ranganath_Swami_temple_This_holy_place_committed_to_Mahavishnu_has_attractive_interiors_versus_its_humble_exteriors_One_can_find_small_statues_and_sculptures_of_Hindu_Gods_carved_over_the_Gopuram_and_the_many_walls_of_the_temple_Artistic_carvings_of_fishes_and_tortoises_can_also_be_spotted_inside_the_Dwaram_entrance\" >The Madhavaraya Temple &#8211; Architecture of this temple is much more intricate than that of the Ranganath Swami temple. This holy place committed to Mahavishnu has attractive interiors versus its humble exteriors. One can find small statues and sculptures of Hindu Gods carved over the Gopuram and the many walls of the temple. Artistic carvings of fishes and tortoises can also be spotted inside the Dwaram entrance.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/gandikota-explore-great-canyon-india\/#Gandikota_%E2%80%93_Travel_FAQs\" >Gandikota &#8211; Travel FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Things_To_Do_In_Gandikota\"><\/span><b>Top Things To Do In Gandikota<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gandikota_Fort\"><\/span><b>Gandikota Fort\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, a prime attraction you cannot miss on your cruise to Gandikota is the Gandikota Fort. It is located majestically on the top of the gorge, guarded by a huge entrance gate of 20 feet high and 101 bastions each over 40 feet high, surrounded by a deep gorge and hilly trails, truly justifying why it\u2019s one of the greatest forts of South India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191116172959892_COVER.jpg\" alt=\"Gandikota - Explore The Unparalleled Beauty Of The Great Canyon Of India\" width=\"641\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191116172959892_COVER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191116172959892_COVER-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191116172959892_COVER-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191116172959892_COVER-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the ancient times, this fort was meant to provide naturally a line of defense to the residence of the fort. The landscape till date includes monolithic boulders of red granite!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunrise_or_Sunset_at_the_Canon\"><\/span><b>Sunrise or Sunset at the Canon\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_far_as_travelers_are_concerned_the_sunsets_and_sunrises_excite_them_The_viewpoint_from_the_canyon_takes_ones_breath_away_with_the_majestic_Pennar_River_cutting_through_the_gorge_The_magnificent_nature_drawing_of_orange_rays_and_the_unbrushed_brush_strokes_of_threatening_clouds_leave_you_with_an_unforgettable_splash_of_colors_and_not_to_forget_your_holiday_sunset_photos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as travelers are concerned, the sunsets and sunrises excite them. The viewpoint from the canyon, takes one\u2019s breath away, with the majestic Pennar River cutting through the gorge. The magnificent nature drawing of orange rays and the unbrushed brush strokes of threatening clouds, leave you with an unforgettable splash of colors and not to forget, your holiday sunset photos.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_182722.jpg\" alt=\"Gandikota - Explore The Unparalleled Beauty Of The Great Canyon Of India\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_182722.jpg 800w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_182722-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_182722-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_20190914_182722-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping_at_Gandikota\"><\/span><b>Camping at Gandikota<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more adventurous solution to your Gandikota trek is to spend an unforgettable night under the starry skies. Camping at Gandikota, you can pitch your own tent and at a safer spot. When you do visit this place, get set\u00a0 to lose yourself and relish in the starry sky lit with bright stars in the beautiful ambiance of nature\u2019s sounds and the pleasant winds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belum_Caves\"><\/span><b>Belum Caves<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Kurnool <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">district of Andhra Pradesh, the second largest caves in India after Krem Liar Prah <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Meghalaya, it is located at a\u00a0 very close distance from Gandikota. The depth of Belum Caves go as deep as 46 meters, and ends at a point known as <\/span><b>Pataalaganga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An underground stream flows all year at this point, gliding over the rocks and hiding beneath the surface again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budda-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budda-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budda-scaled-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budda-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budda-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major attractions of Belum caves is the forty feet tall statue of Lord Buddha,\u00a0 installed outside the caves to commemorate the roles of monks in the caves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religious_destinations_around_Gandikota\"><\/span><b>Religious destinations around Gandikota<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranganath_Swami_Temple_%E2%80%93_This_ancient_temple_believed_to_be_constructed_about_500_years_ago_is_a_masterpiece_of_fine_architecture_and_design_and_is_very_attractive_thus_having_a_dashing_impact_on_devotees\"><\/span><b>Ranganath Swami Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This ancient temple believed to be constructed about 500 years ago, is a masterpiece of fine architecture and design and is very attractive thus having a dashing impact on devotees.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Madhavaraya_Temple_%E2%80%93_Architecture_of_this_temple_is_much_more_intricate_than_that_of_the_Ranganath_Swami_temple_This_holy_place_committed_to_Mahavishnu_has_attractive_interiors_versus_its_humble_exteriors_One_can_find_small_statues_and_sculptures_of_Hindu_Gods_carved_over_the_Gopuram_and_the_many_walls_of_the_temple_Artistic_carvings_of_fishes_and_tortoises_can_also_be_spotted_inside_the_Dwaram_entrance\"><\/span><b>The Madhavaraya Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Architecture of this temple is much more intricate than that of the Ranganath Swami temple. This holy place committed to Mahavishnu has attractive interiors versus its humble exteriors. One can find small statues and sculptures of Hindu Gods carved over the Gopuram and the many walls of the temple. Artistic carvings of fishes and tortoises can also be spotted inside the Dwaram entrance.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Jamia Masjid &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jamia Mosque of Gandikota lies very next to the Ranganatha Swami temple. Even though it has a simple architecture, it\u2019s massive in size, with elegant Islamic architecture that makes it look similar to the Charminar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Hyderabad. It\u2019s a big structure with a grand multi-arched entrance, followed by the main prayer hall. The top of the entrance holds a view of the tower of the\u00a0 <\/span><b>Madhavaraya temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This mosque is within close proximity to the Ranganatha Swami temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, that\u2019s a wrap!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirsty for an adventure? This spellbinding landscape with the Great Canyon will leave you with tales to tell. Also check out the other weekend destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or getaways <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019d never want to miss!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gandikota_%E2%80%93_Travel_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Gandikota &#8211; Travel FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>Which is the best time to visit Gandikota?\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One can visit Gandikota during the months of winter i.e. August to January as the weather will be pleasant. Summers are hot there, which can go up to 45-degree celsius.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>How to reach Gandikota?\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kadapa is well connected with major cities like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Bangalore by road. One can reach either Proddatur or Jammalamadugu and from there can catch an auto or a cab to drive to Gandikota.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Air<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru International Airport at Bangalore is the nearest well-connected airport to Gandikota. One can take a flight to Bangalore and can cover the rest of the distance to Gandikota by bus or private cab which is 345 km (6 hours) away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The railway stations near Gandikota are at Jammalamudugu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(18 km away), Kadapa (77 km away), and Tadipatri<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(85 km).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Road<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandikota is well connected to major cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Vizag through the Indian national highways. Andhra Pradesh is well-connected to various link roads and state highways.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>What are the nearby attractions in Gandikota?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belum caves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owk reservoir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yaganthi temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oravakallu rock garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kurnool fort<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>Which type of clothing is preferred for Gandikota?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of shoes with good grip, sunscreen, a hat or even a large handkerchief can also make your life a lot easier while exploring these canyons.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>What should I carry for Gandikota?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As there are not many food stalls near-by the fort, you can pack food beforehand and also carry lots of water to stay hydrated along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>What is the history of Gandikota?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandikota was under the rule of numerous empires &#8211; The Chalukya, Viyanagara, Nayaka, Mughal, Quli Qutub and also the British. Hence, the region has a mixed reminiscence of all these reigns, with a higher significance of Nayaka dynasty who took over the control of this fort and approximately used it for 300 years!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>What are the largest canyons in the world?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon in China<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kali Gandaki Gorge in the Himalayas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger Leaping Gorge in China<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indus Gorge in Pakistan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>How to reach Belum Caves?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belum caves are located in a small village\u00a0 called the Belum Village. You can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach the caves from Kurnool (106km).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>What are the activities in Gandikota?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can engage in a number of adventure activities like rock climbing, kayaking, rappelling and trekking on your trip to Gandikota!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/planned-treks\/gandikota-trek-camping\/\">Join us for an adventurous weekend in Gandikota<\/a>, meet some like-minded travelers and set yourself free amidst nature&#8217;s best!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The architecture of India is rooted in culture, history and is magnificently unique with its style. As we marvel at the architectural assets of India that\u2019s left behind, there is one such masterpiece piquing the adrenaline of travelers, standing as a highlight of South Indian travel destinations. Yes, I am talking about Gandikota! 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