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  • The Isolated Grand Canyon of India -Gandikota Conquered

    We traveled to Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh, India.

    This place, as we had heard of, was known as the Grand Canyon of India, with the gorgeous river water cutting through mammoth sized, chiseled rocks. We did not trust Google much, on seeing the images that were put up there. (I could definitely not believe the beauty). We had to actually go to this place to find out the truth.

    We reached, and there we had it, in front of our naked eyes... The gorgeous river stream, the ever so beautiful rocks, and also, the magnificent fort along -side...
    Also, at a not so far distance were the Belum Caves. This (as the tour guide told us) was supposed to be the second largest underground cave in the world! This being said, one has to admit that the caves are really gorgeous! The giant Buddha statue somewhere near the entrance to the premises also stands so grand, majestic and tall, in the peaceful serenity.

    A lovely experience this was. A must visit place for that biker who wishes to explore roads less traveled, and places less visited.

    -DinRaj
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    Travelogue Approved

    That is a lovely looking place. Beautiful
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      nice.
      Any sunset pics of the river & rocks?

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        Wow, amazing place guys
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        • #5
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          Wow! I never knew this place. Was in Chennai for 4 years. Had I known, I would have definitely gone there and also taken my family later. Fantastic photos. Please post more info about the place!
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            Yes, and it looks even beautiful when you see it in real

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            Originally posted by itsmevini123 View Post
            Wow, amazing place guys
            Thanks, you should visit it once atleast

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            Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
            nice.
            Any sunset pics of the river & rocks?
            Unfortunately, we did not stay near the Gandikota valley during sunset, so no sunset photos. We were at Belum caves at that time. However, we met some more tourists at the top of the rocky cliffs; they had already been there before. One of them told us that the place looked even more gorgeous during the evening with the orange sky contrast blending with the color of the rocks and the water cutting through them

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            Originally posted by The Monk View Post
            Travelogue Approved

            That is a lovely looking place. Beautiful
            Yes, and it looks even beautiful when you see it in real

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            Originally posted by harishkumarko View Post
            Wow! I never knew this place. Was in Chennai for 4 years. Had I known, I would have definitely gone there and also taken my family later. Fantastic photos. Please post more info about the place!
            Haha, well if you do plan to revisit, do not miss this spot Let me know what details you need, I will post them up here

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              nice pics and superb place, plz post more pics.
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                Nice pics. Please post some more pics.
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                  Originally posted by krishna77 View Post
                  Nice pics. Please post some more pics.
                  Here are few more pictures taken at Gandikota and Belum Caves

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                  Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                  nice pics and superb place, plz post more pics.

                  Hi, I have uploaded few more picture

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                  Originally posted by itsmevini123 View Post
                  Wow, amazing place guys
                  Thanks, do try to visit
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                    Re: The Isolated Grand Canyon of India -Gandikota Conquered

                    Very nice pictures. Please post more about the road conditions, the roads that you took. Any specific pointers for this place, hotel accommodation, etc. etc. There are lot many things that can be written for those who may plan to visit this awesome place.
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                    • #11
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                      Thank you so much for all the captures!
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                        Superb. Simply superb.
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                          It is really beautiful...thanks for enlightening us of such a mesmerising place that is in our country!!

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                            Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
                            nice.
                            Any sunset pics of the river & rocks?
                            Hi, unfortunately, no sunset pics... We did not stay there till sunset, by then we reached belum caves...

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                              @Dinraj

                              This is such a beautiful capture.
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