Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Gandikota Named Promising New Destination, Plans Announced
Gandikota, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the South,' is becoming a popular place to visit.
It just won an award as a promising new travel spot.
The government is investing money to make it even better for tourists.
They plan to build nice hotels, fun activities like ropeways and light shows to enjoy the scenery.
The area has cool pink rocks, an old fort, and a river running through it.
The government hopes these improvements will make Gandikota a top destination for people to visit from around the world.
Gandikota won the ‘Most Promising New Destination’ award.
The event was the Business Leisure Travel and MICE Exhibition (BLTM 2025) in New Delhi.
The Andhra Pradesh tourism department showcased diverse offerings.
The government aims to develop world-class facilities in Gandikota.
Chief Minister announced a ₹78 crore tourism development project.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh tourism department and state government.
- What
- Gandikota received the ‘Most Promising New Destination’ award and will undergo development.
- When
- Award received at BLTM 2025, development plans announced recently.
- Where
- Gandikota, Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To boost tourism, attract visitors and develop it into a world-class destination.
- Award
- Most Promising New Destination
- Event
- BLTM 2025
- Location
- Gandikota, Kadapa district
- Funding for Development
- ₹78 crore
- Key Features
- Scenic hills, Pennar river gorge, fort
- Government Aim
- Develop Gandikota into world-class destination