Ride to Gandikota (Indian Grand Canyon)
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About Place:
Gandikota : Gandikota acquired its name from the picturesque gorge (called Gandi in Telugu) formed between the Erramalai hills, which are also called the Gandikota hills. A deep valley and impassable hills with massive boulders of red granite, reminding one of the Grand Canyon, surround the fort, situated amid wild forests. The gorge formation is such that the Pennar river flows about 90 metres below on the western and northern sides and is said to have offered strong natural defense to the Kakatiya, Vijayanagar and Qutub Shahi kings who ruled from the fort.
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The Great Indian Canyon
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The Mosque in Gandikota Fort
Belum Caves:
Belum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian subcontinent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent, known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The caves reach its deepest point (120 feet from entrance level) at the point known as Pataalaganga. Belum Caves derives its name from "Bilum" Sanskrit word for caves. In Telugu language, it is called Belum Guhalu. Belum Caves has a length of 3229 metres, making it the second largest natural caves in Indian Subcontinent.
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Itinerary:
Day 1:
0600 Start from Hyderabad
1400 Reach Yaganti and have lunch
1600 Continue to Gandikota
1800 Reach Gandikota and retire for the night after dinner
Day 2:
0700 visit Belum
1000 Start to Hyderabad
1700 Reach Hyderabad
1 day trip starting Saturday Morning to Sunday Evening. If the whole group agrees, we will change plans accordingly on the way.
What to wear: BIKING GEAR
What to bring:
water bottles
Sturdy shoes
sleeping bag
2 half sleeve tee shirts
toiletries ( Brush , tooth paste, soap ,shampoo etc)
sun screen
sun glasses
hat or cap as it will be hot afternoons
electrol or glucose
A strong Back-Pack (preferably water proof).
camera
any medications physician prescribed
2 emergency note with your name ,address, emergency contact number.
Loads of energy.
Costs:
500 per person - Club fund
All other costs for dormitory etc. - Extra
Food not included
Contact : Prithvi 8886917355 - prithvi.d.reddy@gmail.com
ONLY CONDITION - BIKE SHOULD BE OVER 150 CC AND SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF DOING 85 KMPH CONTINUOSLY FOR 70 KM AT A STRETCH.
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