Backpacking trip to Gandikota and Belum Caves

You will board the Chennai Express to Tadpatari at 20:30 hrs from Dadar station. You're going to be spending the night on the train, so make sure you carry some light snacks, a water bottle and a light blanket. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in train.

You will need to board the 20:30 hours train from Dadar station. You'll be spending the night on the train, so you should carry some light snacks, a water bottle and a blanket or shawl for the night.

You will arrive in Tadpatari just after noon, and will be met at the station by the operator. You'll eat lunch nearby, and then will be driven to Gandikota. It's a 2-hour drive and you'll be dropped off at your hotel to freshen up. After that, you'll set off to see the sprawling Gandikota canyon and Mylavaram Dam. You'll have some time to explore the views and catch a dramatic sunset, before it's time to head back to the hotel. You'll spend the evening in the hotel, enjoying games and activities with your fellow backpackers. Overnight at Gandikota in hotel.

Overnight in hotel.

You will check into a heritage hotel in Gandikota for the night. You'll staying in twin-sharing, air-conditioned rooms, and will spend most of the day exploring Gandikota.

You've got lots to see today, so you'll be waking up quite early. Your adventures start at the ancient Gandikota Fort, and you'll visit Ranganathswamy Temple, Madhavraya Temple and Jumma Masjid. You will return to your hotel for breakfast and check out before you start the 90 minute drive to Belum Caves. After a thrilling cave exploration, you'll visit Ramlingeshwaram temple, and then will be dropped off at the station to catch your train back to Mumbai. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in train.

You will board the return train from Tadpatari at 18:30 hrs. You're going to spend the night on the train today.

You will arrive in Mumbai by 13:30 hrs. Your trip ends here.

Trip ends before nightfall.

You will reach Mumbai by 13:30 hours. Trip ends here.