Gandikota Fort History, Timings, Entry fees, Booking, Accommodation details
| Year | Details |
| 1589 | Qutub Shahis captured the fort |
| 1687 | Aurangazeb Captured |
| 1791 | Britishers captured |
Gandikota Fort Timings and Entry fee
Fort Entry fees: Free for all
Fort Visiting Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Daily.
Best time to visit: Sep 2nd week-Aug 1st week.
Rainy Season: Aug 2nd week – Sep 2nd week
Summer Season: Jan 2nd week – Jul 2nd week.
Winter Season: Sep 3rd week – Jan 2nd week.
Stay at Gandikota
| Room Type | Room Charges | No.Of persons allowed |
| Ac (Little far from Fort) | Rs.1680 | 2 Adults + 2 Child |
| Swiss Tent Rental without Food | Rs.1500 | 3 Adults + 1 Child |
| Swiss Tent Rental With Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | Rs.1500/ person | 3 Adults + 1 Child |
Swiss Tents will be placed close to the Gorge at Activity Zone. The bonfire will be placed in the evening hours.
You are allowed to place your own Tents here on Free.
Adventure Activities at Gandikota Fort
| Activity Name | Charges |
| Kayaking | Rs.500 (Not available now) |
| Rappelling | Rs.400 |
| Rock Climbing | Rs.200 |
Kayaking and other boating activities will be stopped when the river flow is high.
Places to visit in Gandikota Fort
- Jail
- Madhavaraya Temple
- Juma Mosque
- Kattula Koneru
- Rayala Cheruvu
- Gandikota Village
- Charminar
- Granary
- Ranganayakula Temple
- Penna River Gorge
- Gandikota Reservoir
Dorne camera not allowed inside fort and premises of the fort.
Normal Photography and Video shooting allowed.
How to reach Gandikota Fort?
By Air
- The nearest airport is at Kadapa which is 85 Km away.
By Train
- The nearest Railway station is at Jammalamadugu which is 15 Km away.
By Bus
- This fort is 85 Km from Kadapa. It takes 2 hours from Kadapa bus station.
- From Jammalamadugu, it is 15 Km away. It takes 30 mins from Jammalamadugu by Autorickshaw.