Key hubs
Gooty airport and railway station
- Airport
- No commercial airport in Gooty. Bengaluru (BLR) is about 237 km away by a published figure; check road conditions and time.
- Railway station
- Gooty railway station (GY) is about 5 km from the fort; Guntakal Junction (GTL) is the nearby major junction
- Getting around
- Autos in town; a hired car and driver for Tadipatri and Penna Ahobilam
How to reach Gooty by air
Gooty has no commercial airport. Bengaluru (BLR) is the nearest major one, roughly 237 km by a published figure and several hours by road. Check current services at Kurnool and other regional airports.
How to reach Gooty by train
Gooty railway station (GY) is on the Guntakal-Chennai line, about 5 km from the fort. Guntakal Junction (GTL), nearby, is the main junction with services across south India.
How to reach Gooty by road
Gooty lies on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway and is about 52 km from Anantapur by road. State and private buses connect it to Anantapur, Kurnool and Bengaluru.
Getting around Gooty
Autos serve the town and the foot of the fort. For Tadipatri and Penna Ahobilam, hire a car and driver for the day.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Gooty
- Carry plenty of water, since nothing is sold at the top of the fort and services at Penna Ahobilam are basic.
- Hire a car and driver for Tadipatri and Penna Ahobilam, and agree on a return plan before you climb the fort.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.