Ubbalamdugu Falls

13°36′35″N 79°50′34″E / 13.60972°N 79.84278°E / 13.60972; 79.84278

Tada Falls
Water flowing downhill
Cascade section of Tada Waterfalls — in the Eastern Ghats, southeast India.

Ubbalamudugu Falls (also called Tada Falls) is a waterfall located near Oneness Temple and Sricity in the Tirupati district of India. It is a crystal clear waterfall falling from a height of 100-odd meters making it a glorious sight.[1] Coming under the Buchinaidu kandriga and Varadaiahpalem mandals the falls are located 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Chennai and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Srikalahasti.

The falls are located in a dense forest called the Siddulaiah Kona. The relation to Shiva ensures that the festival of Maha Shivaratri is a common time for people to visit.

Trekking

Tada falls is becoming famous among residents from Chennai for Trekking. You can park the Vehicle near Tada falls parking lot and follow the trail to trek to the Tada falls. Total trek is almost of 10 km through rough patches and rocky terrains. Novice hikers can trek along a 3 km long trail one way that snakes along a clear stream of water. Mid-level trekkers can go further up, climbing the boulders to reach the base of the falls. Though the trail can be a little exhausting, there are multiple water pools along the trail and the area has good green cover making it a pleasant hike.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rao, Subha J. (5 February 2016). "Stairways to heaven". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. ^ Rao, Subha J. (5 February 2016). "Stairways to heaven". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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