Gandhari Khilla
DirectionGandhari Khilla (Gandhari Kota) is a hill fort located near Bokkalagutta, in Mandamarri Mandal in Mancherial district in the south Indian state of Telangana
It is located on the sand rock hills. The fort was built within a thickly forested area which has a wealth of plant species which includes many medicinal herbs. The fort has not been fully excavated and is still partially covered by forest.
Mahankali Jatara (quarry jatara) is conducted every year which attracts more than 10,000 people. Gandhari maisamma jatra is done in the temple on the fort of Gandhari for every 2 years and tribal people from Vindhya region i.e maharashtra, Chhattisgarh on the other bankside joins it.
The Mancherial – Bellampalli highway passes close to the fort, which is 3 kilometres away from the Bokkalagutta village.
Gandhari Maisamma temple is located at the fort.
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How to Reach:
By Air
Nearest Airport Hyderabad.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station Mancherial.
By Road
The Gandhari Khilla is located 13 kms from the Mancherial.