Lakes & Falls · Treks · Around Tirupathi
Ubbalamadugu Falls (Tada Falls)
Timing & entry
Daytime only, with forest checkpost entry. Confirm fees and timings locally.
Best time to visit
August to January, after the rains.
Location
Siddulaiah Kona forest, Varadaiahpalem / Buchinaidu Khandriga mandals, near Sri City. It is about 35 km from Srikalahasti and 80 km from Chennai.
What to do
A stream trek to a waterfall about 100 m high. Beginners can take an easy 3 km trail along the stream; fitter trekkers can climb over boulders to the base of the falls.
The full route is about 10 km. Busy on Maha Shivaratri.
Distance from Nirvana Backpackers
About 75 km, 2 hours via Srikalahasti.
How to reach
Go by cab or bike via Srikalahasti; the last stretch is through the forest checkpost.
Stay at Nirvana Backpackers
Budget AC dorm beds in Tirupati, a base for Ubbalamadugu Falls (Tada Falls) and the rest of the temple town. Lockers, Wi-Fi and free luggage storage.
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