Avoid
Gandikota in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
The canyon becomes a convection oven — genuinely dangerous
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Avoid — extreme heat
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate — 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 — exercise extreme caution.. ambulance: 108 (slow — 45min). nearest hospital: Government Hospital Jammalamadugu — 25km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Patchy at canyon rim. Better at Haritha resort.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Dramatic canyon impressive for kids, Camping experience, Rock climbing for older kids
Elevation
300m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool gorge camping |
| February | 5/5 | February nights are cool enough for comfortable gorge-side camping |
| March | 4/5 | March mornings are perfect — the gorge glows amber at… |
| April | 3/5 | The gorge radiates stored heat — only sunrise/sunset worth the… |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Avoid — extreme heat |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon — gorge fills |
| August | 3/5 | The canyon walls drip with monsoon green — dramatic but… |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — gorge at best |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — perfect gorge weather |
| November | 5/5 | November at Gandikota: 18–30°C at the Pennar gorge. Clear nights make canyon-edge camping the seasonal draw. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — 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 — 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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