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Gandikota: the canyon ride
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Gandikota: the canyon ride

Up NH 44, then across the Rayalaseema plains via Kadiri to a fort above a red granite gorge on the Penna. Camp for the sunrise; it is the reason to come.

Up NH 44, then across the Rayalaseema plains via Kadiri to a fort above a red granite gorge on the Penna. Camp for the sunrise; it is the reason to come.

Distance283 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~7 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – FebIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

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Map of the road from Bangalore to GandikotaMap of the road from Bangalore to Gandikota
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Ride details

Road typeNH 44 and NH 716G
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayScarce — book ahead
Mostly smooth

NH 44 is fast to Bagepalli. The two-lane roads on through Kadiri, Pulivendula and Muddanur are mostly good but hot and exposed, with little shade. Fill up in Jammalamadugu before the last stretch.

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