ETHIPOTHALA WATER FALLS :
Location : 11-km from Nagarjuna Sagar, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
Nearby Attractions : Nagrajuna konda And dam
Ethipothala Waterfalls, a famous picnic spot, 11 km. downstream from the
Nagarjuna Sagar dam are set in a beautiful valley. The Chandravankas stream here plunges into a lagoon. The rising place of the river Chandra Vanka is at Muthukuru, which is on eastern part of the Nallamala hills. The river falls from a height of 70 feet before it joins the Tumurukota reserve forest and this place is called “Ethipothala water falls” finally joins the Krishna river.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is in
Hyderabad at a distance of 149-km.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Macherla, which is 29-km from Nagarjuna Sagar.
Road: Tourists can find regular bus services from Hyderabad,
Warangal and
Vijayawada to Nagarjuna Sagar.
WHERE TO STAY
Andhra Pradesh Tourism’s Ethipothala guesthouse.
Kuntala Water Falls:
Kuntala Waterfall is the highest waterfall of Andhra pradesh.
Amidst dense forests and sahayadri mountain range, the District of Adilabad is bestowed with nature’s beauty at it’s best. In the dense forests of the sahayadri mountain range are present many big and small waterfalls, which are fed by monsoons. Most of these waterfalls run through the living habitats of local tribal communities.
Kuntala waterfalls Road Map :
Thus giving a feast of ancient and ethnic culture of the tribals amalgamated with Mother Nature; to the eyes of the beholder. Among these Kuntaala and Pochera waterfalls are prominent.
Kuntala Waterfall is the highest waterfall of Andhra pradesh. About 32Kms from the district centre and 12Kms from the village NerediKonda nestled in dense forests is The Kuntaala Waterfall.
According to the popular and prevalent local belief Kuntaala Waterfall got it’s name after Shakuntala, the beloved wife of King Dushyanth who fell in love with each other and were mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the surroundings. The locals also believe that Shakuntaala used to bathe by the waterfall.
River Kanda flowing through the dense forests; at this point comes gushing and falls from a height of 45metres.One has to experience the sight of water splashing down with such a force that water below turn into whirls.
The air around will be filled with mist of the splashing waters. The cool breeze surrounds you with the aroma of the dense flora. The ecstatic feeling ,one has to experience.
The beauty of the splashing waters and music of the gushing waters is sure to make the visitor spell bound.
The beauty of the waterfall is beyond words in monsoons when River Kanda comes with a gush splashing the hillock with heavy rainwater. Hitting the water below from a height of 45mts is sight to cherish. The air is covered with a white cloud of mist tickling you. The water below is covered with gentle foam as pure as love.
Adjacent to Kuntaala Waterfall, We find the temple of Lord Someshwara Swami, the locals as well as the visitors offer this deity pujas. We reach this temple by passing through a hill slit into two, making a passage. This magnificent nature’s carving is very rare to see. On “Maha ShivaRathri” festival this temple is beautifully decorated and devotees throng the temple from various places of the district.
I invite you all for a journey to the waterfalls and let the magical beauty of Mother Nature mesmerize you.
How to reach?
250 kms from Hyderabad, and 45 kms (appoximately) from Nirmal, on National Highway no.7, and is on the way to Adilabad-NAGPUR.
Where to stay?
As these waterfalls are located near to village Neredigonda, you will not find any hotels to stay nearby. Ideal place is to stay in Nirmal hotels.
You will find lot of good hotels in Nirmal.
Hotel Tirumala is a 3 star hotel.
Food Facility
You will find some small hotels and Dhabas in Neredigonda Village, which is on the highway. You will not enjoy food, but you can take some snacks and cooldrinks before going to waterfalls. Take Food parcels from Nirmal hotels (on the way), if you are going from Hyderabad.
How long it will be from Hyderabad?
Hyderabad to Nirmal 210 Kms 5 hours
Nirmal to Neredigonda 30 kms 45 minutes
Neredigonda to Kuntala 12-15 kms 30 minutes
| NOTE: After parking the vehicles at Kuntala waterfalls, You have to go down by walk. There are around 1,200 steps to reach waterfalls. So, it will take another 30 minutes from parking place. |
When to visit?
Plan your trip in the months of July, August, September and October. So that you can enjoy the full flow of rain water.
KAILASHNATH KONA, AKASHAGANGA and THALAKONA WATER FALL:
Location : 30-km From Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Best Time To Visit : October To February
Tirupati is one of the most famous
pilgrim centres of India. There are many nearby attractions where tourists can experience the beauty of the nature. Kailashnath Kona is one such attraction. It is a perennial waterfall where the water originates from a crack in a sheet rock and the water is crystal clear having substantial mineral value.
The unique feature of this waterfall is that one can reach the foot of the waterfall by car. It also has a small temple of Shiva and Parvati.
HOW TO GET THERE
Tirupati being the most famous pilgrim centre is well connected by air, rail and road. Tourists can take busses from Tirupati.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available in the hotels at
Tirupati .
