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A night with Chenchus

Who are Chenchus?

The Chenchus are an aboriginal tribe of the central hill regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Their traditional way of life has been based on hunting and gathering. In general, the Chenchu relationship to nontribal people has been largely symbiotic. Some Chenchus have continued to specialize in collecting forest products for sale to non-tribal people.

The Chenchus are referred to as one of the Primitive Tribal Groups that are still dependent on forests and most clans do not cultivate land but hunt for a living. Of the 32 tribes found in Andhra Pradesh Chenchus are the most underprivileged and live their lives in extreme conditions.

Geesugandi is a remote Chenchu tribal hamlet deep in Nallamala forest. It is located in Mahaboonagar district and about 45kms from Anupu village which is 15kms from Nagarjuna Sagar. With no road access, a 3 hour boat journey upstream of river Krishna towards Srisailam takes you to the destiny.

With delightful rock formations whilst the ride to this remote hamlet, Geesugandi makes a perfect spot to banish your stress. An experience to know more about, one of the fading tribes of India.

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