Ubbalamadugu Falls: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
m Merging Category:Waterfalls in India to Category:Waterfalls of India per Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2022 October 23#Category:Waterfalls in India |
||
| (45 intermediate revisions by 37 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}} |
|||
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2019}} |
|||
{{short description|Waterfall in Andhra Pradesh, India}} |
|||
{{Coord|13|36|35|N|79|50|34|E|region:IN_type:city|display=title}} |
{{Coord|13|36|35|N|79|50|34|E|region:IN_type:city|display=title}} |
||
{{Cleanup|date=March 2009}} |
|||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
'''Ubbalamadugu Falls''' (also called '''Tada Falls''' or '''Kambakam Falls''') is a beautiful waterfall, located to the North of [[Sricity]] in the [[Chittoor]] district. Coming under the [[Buchinaidu kandriga]] & [[Varadaiahpalem]] mandals the falls are located {{convert|80|km|mi}} from [[Chennai]] and {{convert|35|km|mi}} from [[Srikalahasti]]. |
|||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
[[File:Tada Falls near SriCity.jpg|thumb|right|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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/put-on-your-tekking-boots-this-weekend/article8198304.ece|title=Stairways to heaven|last=Rao|first=Subha J.|date=2016-02-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-01-23|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Coming under the [[Buchinaidu Khandriga mandal|Buchinaidu kandriga]] and [[Varadaiahpalem]] [[mandal]]s the falls are located {{convert|80|km|mi}} from [[Chennai]] and {{convert|35|km|mi}} from [[Srikalahasti]]. |
|||
| ⚫ | |||
Best season is from mid October to Mid February of every year as it is the main rainy season there. |
|||
==Trekking== |
|||
Tada is a relatively little known tourist destination. It is known for its [[waterfall]] (Locally called as Ubbalamadugu Falls), hillocks and greenery. It is ideal for [[hiking]], [[Backpacking (wilderness)|trekking]] and [[picnic]]s. |
|||
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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/put-on-your-tekking-boots-this-weekend/article8198304.ece|title=Stairways to heaven|last=Rao|first=Subha J.|date=2016-02-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-01-23|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
|||
== |
==References== |
||
{{Reflist}} |
|||
To reach the falls the one must go through the village [[Varadaiahpalem]], about {{convert|12|km|mi}} away, of which only {{convert|7|km|mi}} is paved. During [[Maha Shivaratri]] transport services are provided by [[APSRTC]] from the village Varadaiahpalem. SUVs or some vehicles with high ground clearance are best suited for the paved road. Small cars should be avoided. |
|||
{{commons category|Ubbalamadugu Falls}} |
|||
With limited accommodation available nearby, the best locations to stay are at [[Srikalahasti]] or Varadaiahpalem town. Staying in the forest beyond sun set is not advised. |
|||
| ⚫ | |||
To reach the actual waterfall requires trekking. There is limited guidance, in the form of arrow marks, provided for the hike. It is accessible only by physically fit people. |
|||
==Reference== |
|||
* [http://indhiya-suttrum-vaaliban.blogspot.com/2007/12/tada-falls.html Travelogue on Tada] Travelogue on Tada falls |
|||
| ⚫ | |||
[[Category:Waterfalls of Andhra Pradesh]] |
[[Category:Waterfalls of Andhra Pradesh]] |
||
[[Category:Geography of Tirupati district]] |
|||
[[Category:Tirupati district]] |
|||
[[Category:Waterfalls of India]] |
|||
{{Chittoor-geo-stub}} |
|||
[[hi:उब्बलमदुगु]] |
|||
Latest revision as of 21:49, 2 November 2022
13°36′35″N 79°50′34″E / 13.60972°N 79.84278°E
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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Rao, Subha J. (5 February 2016). "Stairways to heaven". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (5 February 2016). "Stairways to heaven". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
