Ubbalamadugu Falls

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

Ubbalamudugu Falls (also called Tada Falls) is a waterfall located near Oneness Temple and Sricity in the Tirupati district of India. It is a clear waterfall falling from a height of 100 meters.^[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

The 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.

References

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

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

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