Pandavula Guhalu

Pandavula Guhalu is a group of caves located in Jayashankar Bhupalpally. The caves are named after the Pandavas, the five heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. According to legend, the Pandavas hid in these caves during their exile.

The caves are dated to the Mesolithic period, which is between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago. They contain a variety of rock paintings, including images of animals, humans, and hunting scenes. The paintings are thought to be the work of prehistoric people who lived in the region.
Here are some of the things you can do at Pandavula Guhalu:
Explore the caves and see the rock paintings.
Go rock climbing or hiking in the surrounding area.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
If you are interested in history, archaeology, or nature, Pandavula Guhalu is a great place to visit.

Beautiful place, children be careful when climbing the hills, otherwise most areas have footpaths, even elderly people can visit. When you visit please do not throw rubbish and don't touch the paintings or write your name on it.

Great historical place needs recognition as world heritage site. Protection for cave paintings needed urgently. Needs local guides to help navigate. A great day trip immersed in nature and history of early humans. Trek and lose loads of calories as a bonus.

Lovely place for a day outing, roads are good, just see if you can avoid peak summer and the rainy season. They have rappelling here with trainers, you need to book ahead.

Limited options for food and accommodation. Plan ahead, but carry your stuff. There is another cave complex nearby, Mylaram caves, near Mylaram village. Check with locals and see if you can get a guide. Could not visit due to heavy rain.

Mesmerising place.
I have visited as Solo traveler and spent more than 4 hours with nature. Monkeys, mongoose, squirrels and lots of birds are there to give you a company!!
When I was here, in entire area not even a single person were there, but I've enjoyed a lot.

Two points I would like to add as a feedback.
1. There should be a roadmap of main spots because this is such a huge place and there are six diversions to visit different spots in completely extreme directions. So if one misses then its little hard to find the way back.
2. Direction boards with arrows are written in Telugu only, however it's not everywhere but if one can not read (like me) then we surely miss it.
* Giving a roadmap at the ticket counter will be a best idea to promote this wonderful place.

Good place to visit with family and friends for spending time.

There is nothing except a ticket vendor, all you have to reach all spots on your own. Carry good amount of water. Good trecking and a different type of rock to capture pics with. Reach the place with your own vehicle. Absolutely no transport. Not a convenient distance from highway to walk.

nice experience
but you have to go as early as possible then only you can spend more time and you can see full place 🤣
and carry water bottle with you
timings 8AM to 5:30PM

Although last km was a pain for the drive, absolute gem of a place for trekking. The only down side was they are charging Rs 500 for taking a traditional camera when phones can out snap them. Must visit.
Is difficult for elders and small kids.

Beautiful rock cut patterns in lush green forest...Good for overnight camping with Rock climbing,rappelling,rock painting and having ample parking with food and toilets

Nice place to visit in holidays for one day visit but needed to visit early mornings on very cool day not in. Summer but can visit in awesome place to visit with friends and family members also we stay and enjoy the full day we see the nice areal view from the top of the hills

A nice place to visit and go with your gang.
Major Attractions:
Paleolithic Rock Art Paintings, Pandavula Guhalu, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and Hiking.

Best place for day out with friends or teams, rock climbing, ancient rock painting and beautiful tracks to all the over the rock. Bring your snacks and drinks

Good place for a little trek, rock climbing and little into the woods kind of trip. The view will be very nice from 7 am to 10 am

Good site seeing and enjoyable place..
It is like that one hour seems like it is 3 hours...
Lot of place to roam..
We can take snaps as many as lot..

Awesome experience with this place, Really superb place, it's better to be go in ur own vehicle because there is no transportation facility from main road to this place. Good place for enjoyi with friends.R

Pandavula gutta is famous place in bhupalpally area for trekking, climbing, night camps, good place and peaceful place to spend some time... There is rock wall paintings which were made by pandavas... Nice place to enjoy with your family and friends.

Best place for rock climbing and trekking with nearly 16 spots are there .It is better to carry food.

MAHABHARATHA'S PANDAVULU STAYED HERE AN ANCIENT DAYS OF DVAPARA YUGA.PANCHA PANDAVULU AIDUGURU, THEY ARE 1.DHARMA RAJU 2.BHEEMA SENA 3.ARJUNA 4.NAKULA AND 5.SAHADEVA.ALL PANCHA PANDAVAS ARE THE GREATEST WARRIORS. THEY ARE BELONGS TO HASTHINAPURA KINGDOM. NOW IT IS CALLED DELHI. DELHI BELONGS TO CENTRAL INDIA. FROM THERE THEY HAD COME TO SOUTH INDIA. FOR THE LOOSER IN MAYA PACHIKALU WITH DHURYODHANA KING. BY THE CUNNING HELP OF DURYODHANA'S UNCLE SHAKUNI MAMA... SO ALL PANDAVAS LOOSE THEIR KINGDOM AND WENT TO FORESTS FOR 13 YEARS.

Beautiful hills and rock formation. Adventurers make sure to do trekking here with friends.