Peak Season
Gandikota in January
Andhra Pradesh, India
January sunset over the Pennar gorge is Gandikota at its absolute peak
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak β cool gorge camping
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate β last 10km rough road. road condition: NH to Jammalamadugu good, last 25km narrow and rough. public transport: Buses to Jammalamadugu. Auto/jeep to Gandikota.. from nearest city: Kadapa 80km (2h), Hyderabad 370km (7h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: No medical at site. Nearest hospital 25km. Carry first-aid. UNFENCED CLIFFS β exercise extreme caution.. ambulance: 108 (slow β 45min). nearest hospital: Government Hospital Jammalamadugu β 25km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Patchy at canyon rim. Better at Haritha resort.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) β Dramatic canyon impressive for kids, Camping experience, Rock climbing for older kids
Elevation
300m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βTravelers with basic fitness
- βcampers
- βphotographers
- βadventure-seekers
Who should think twice
- βThose with mobility issues
- βNone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak β cool gorge camping |
| February | 5/5 | February nights are cool enough for comfortable gorge-side camping |
| March | 4/5 | March mornings are perfect β the gorge glows amber atβ¦ |
| April | 3/5 | The gorge radiates stored heat β only sunrise/sunset worth theβ¦ |
| May | 1/5 | Avoid β extreme heat |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon β gorge fills |
| August | 3/5 | The canyon walls drip with monsoon green β dramatic butβ¦ |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon β gorge at best |
| October | 5/5 | Peak β perfect gorge weather |
| November | 5/5 | November at Gandikota: 18β30Β°C at the Pennar gorge. Clear nights make canyon-edge camping the seasonal draw. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak β holiday camping |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kadapa 80km (2h), Hyderabad 370km (7h). Roads: NH to Jammalamadugu good, last 25km narrow and rough. Self-drive: Moderate β last 10km rough road. Public transport: Buses to Jammalamadugu. Auto/jeep to Gandikota.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
300m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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