Gandikota Canyon

Source:  TH Subject:  Geography Context: Gandikota Canyon has drawn renewed attention as a spectacular yet underdeveloped natural–heritage site, despite recent state plans to boost tourism infrastructure. About Gandikota Canyon: What it is? Gandikota Canyon is a dramatic river gorge carved by the Penna (Pennar) River, often called the “Grand Canyon of India” for its sheer …

Indian Heritage Sites

Syllabus: Indian Culture Source:  PIB Context: World Heritage Day 2025, themed “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 years of ICOMOS Actions,” is being celebrated globally, reaffirming the need to protect cultural and natural legacies. About Indian Heritage Sites: What are Heritage Sites? Heritage Sites are locations officially recognized by …