About Gandhari Khilla
Gandhari Khilla, also called Gandhari Kota, is a hill fort near Bokkalagutta in Mandamarri Mandal of Mancherial district, Telangana. The Mancherial district website classes it as a historic site.
The fort stands on sandstone (sand rock) hills inside a thickly forested area. According to the district website, the forest has a wealth of plant species, including many medicinal herbs. The fort has not been fully excavated and is still partly covered by forest, so some of the structures can be hard to make out.
The Gandhari Maisamma temple is located within the fort. Telangana Tourism’s page for Mancherial describes the fort as 3 kilometres from Bokkalagutta village, close to the Mancherial–Bellampalli highway.
Mahankali Jatara
The Mancherial district website states that the Mahankali Jatara is conducted every year and attracts more than 10,000 people. It also states that the Gandhari Maisamma jatara is held at the temple on the fort once every two years, and that tribal people from the Vindhya region, including Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, take part in it. Festival dates change with the local calendar and are not fixed on the official page, so ask the district administration or the temple committee before planning a visit around the jatara.
Timings to visit
9AM to 7.30PM
Timings are not confirmed on an official website; check with the temple before travelling.
Best time to visit
- Throughout the year
- During Mahankali Jatara
How to reach
By Air: Nearest Airport is Hyderabad.
By Train: Nearest railway station is Mancherial
By Road: The Gandhari Khilla is located 13 kms from the Mancherial.
Address
Gandhari Khilla, Bokkalagutta, Mancherial District, Telangana 504207
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