The heart yearns to love what the soul seeks to explore, and that is the essence of a traveller. Notion Press, India’s leading self-publishing platform, presents to you Gandikota Canyon, which is an enchanting coffee table book written under the pseudonym Koruvor. Taking us on a journey to the mysterious yet alluring Gandikota Canyon located in Andhra Pradesh, Abdur shares a memoir of his trip to this unexplored destination.

The Grand Canyon of Arizona is considered a magnificent sight to behold by most of us. But, little do we explore the hidden treasures located in our own backyard. Fondly known as the ‘Grand Canyon of India,’ Gandikota Canyon translates to ‘fort of the gorge.’ The area is surrounded by mesmerising deep valleys and breath-taking boulders of granite.

Home to a wealth of history, this almost forgotten gorge is genuinely a travellers’ paradise, and you can traverse across this beautiful spot right from the comfort of your home. Meticulously and exquisitely described, this book holds all the answers from history to what is unique. Included in the book also is the musings and perspective of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French merchant and traveller who discerned the real value of this gem long before even we Indians realised it.

Koruvor, is as he says a middle-class man with middle-class concerns. An entrepreneur by day, at heart, he is a wanderlust spirit. He is a huge travel enthusiast. While taking his trip across Gandikota Canyon and writing down his adventures, he realised how easily we overlook the magical wonders in our own country. He was also reminded of how ancient and rich in history our country truly is.

What makes this gorge so special? What secrets does the fort hold? What is the history of our culture inscribed in the temples? Why is India a veritable treasure trove of ancient, mysterious and unexplored places? The book answers all these questions.

The book is available in print and e-book formats at the Notion Press bookstore and several e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart.