Tada falls near Chennai is also called as Ubbalamdugu Falls is in Tada sub-division, Nellore on the border of Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. After Nagalapuram waterfalls, Tada falls is one of the top trekking places around Chennai. Tada falls information is given in full details below:
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How to reach Tada falls?
Tada falls Distance from the famous cities:
- Chennai: 90 Km
- Tirupati: 80 Km
- Nellore: 130 Km
- Bangalore: 330 Km
Tada falls from Chennai:
- Entry checkpoint: LINK
- Entry opening time: 8:00 AM
- Waiting time: Usually 10 minutes on weekends
- Per person ticket charges: Rs. 20
- Two Wheeler charges: Rs. 50
- Four wheeler charges: Rs. 300
- Dog charges: Rs. 500
- Mode of payment: Carry cash
- Main gate to attraction walk: 40 minutes
- Main gate to attraction drive: 10 minutes
- First pool: 1 KM from the gate
- Second pool: 3 KM from the gate
If you are planning to go by your car to Tada falls from Chennai, search for “Tada waterfall welcome board entrence” on Google maps. The google map will directly guide you to the Tada falls parking point. You will have to buy the entry tickets at the checkout. They check your car for alcohol and we have to enter about our plastic bottles and snacks in plastic cover. They collect deposit for those plastic items.
From check post we drove for 10 mins to car parking. There is one snack stall near parking . There are toilets . We took our backpack and walked for 15min to reach pool area of the river, many were bathing. We crossed this river and walked for 30 min towards the steam top. It was fantastic location and we had a great time walking through the stream.
The main falls is closed with fence and a security guard sitting there. We had our bath in that area for an hour . Water was cold and it’s was raining slightly. Many people including ladies came till this point. Beware of monkeys, we were not able to eat anything. Had a great time. You can take your family to the falls , kids will definitely enjoy. Wear sandals or slippers. Shoe will get wet . Please carry a closed bag. Monkeys will come near you and take anything in open bag or hand .
Tada falls by bus from Chennai:
SETC buses ply from Koyembedu, Chennai (bus no.114) which drop you at Varadaiah Palem (the last human settlement on the way to TADA falls). From Varadaiah Palem, Tada falls forest department check-point is around 8 Kms. Book an Auto from Varadaiah Palem to the Tada falls forest check-point. It costs around 150-200 rupees depending upon your bargaining skills.
Bus route No 200 ( Chennai to Tirupati) also goes through this route. Alight at Varadhaiapalem to go to the waterfalls. 114 is from Chennai to Sri Kalahasti and follows the same route. Besides, there are APSRTC buses going to Sri Kalahasti Temple which stop there.
Tada falls By Train from Chennai:
Trains towards Sullurpeta from Chennai Central pass through Tada railway station. The Frequency of the local train is good and almost one train every two hours. If you are going by train to Tada from Chennai. Check for the last train from Tada to Chennai for returning as well, once you get down at Tada railway station.
Tada falls Trekking Guide:
Total trek distance: 10 Km
Difficulty level: Medium
Trekking Time: almost 2 hours
Best time to visit: Mid July- January
Below I am sharing a map from the Tada falls parking lot to Shiva temple. Well, it is just half of the trek route. Beyond Shiva temple, I will be writing the Tada falls trek guide in words.
Tada Falls Trek route from Parking until Shiva temple
Just after almost 200 meters from the parking, you will cross a water stream. After crossing the stream, you will have to continue walking along the trail. The trail is pretty clear and visible except at some points where there are only rocks and there are no helping signs for the trail also.
After another half an hour to 45 mins from crossing the first stream, you will cross the same stream another time. You will reach a Shiva temple after crossing the stream. The simple funda is to follow the stream in case you feel you are lost.
After Shiva temple, the trail is not proper. There will be some people around Shiva temple, ask the direction from them. Just after the Shiva temple, you will again have to cross the stream and then look out for the trail. Trek level is difficult from here as there is no proper trail and you will have to keep hopping across the rocks and boulders to reach to the waterfall. However, always try to listen to the waterfall sound.
While returning fill your water bottles as it becomes hot while returning. Try to start as early as possible to spend more time at the falls.
Other facilities around Tada falls:
Last ATM point, snacks/ water purchasing shops are at Tada town. Always remember that Tada falls is called “Ubbalamadugu falls” locally. For a nice meal, go to Swathi restaurant(A/C) opposite to the SBI ATM and next to TADA police station. Leave behind a comment if you want to know more. I also found this link interesting…..
Best Time To Visit
As the total trekking distance is around 10 km to 11 km and the trekking path is mostly rocky and a little muddy so the best time to visit is from August to December. During this period the sun is little less intense and the trekking terrain is trekkers friendly. Also, while trekking on this route, please try to take someone who has good experience in trekking as this is no simple trek.
Try to avoid this place during the months of March to June.
Tips Before Visiting
- This is no simple trek so avoid elders, children and someone who can not trek hard.
- Try to start your trek early so that for safe return you start back as early as possible as it takes around 3 hours to just return back,
- No shops you will find on your trekking route so try to carry enough water, snacks and first aid along with you.
- If possible then try to hire a local guide from Varadaiahpalem village.
- Try to travel in a big vehicle or in SUVs to reach the base point of your trek from Varadaiahpalem village.
Is water coming in tada falls
Thanks buddy for sharing a detailed guide.
Hi do u have any contact no for trekking guide
hi..this is safe place to visit ..rite ?
Yea ma’am
CAn 3 ladies alone travel to Tada falls tomorrow (01.12.2018)
I think its possible
Hi, I’m planning a days trip with my wife and on e other couple in April second week.
1. Is it recommended in terms of safety.
2.Advisable to drive in own car ?
3.Availability of water in falls and pool during this time ..
Pls guide
Do they allow night camping?
I am not sure yet… Recently one incident happened where three students got drowned in the pool. I dont think night camping would be allowed in Tada falls
Tat student incident happened at Nagalapuram. Yet camping is not advisable as other dangers are there.
How many kilometer distance in parking places to thada falls
Is it right time to go on Sep 30th 2017?
Hi
Our friends plan to going to Tada falls on 1-OCT-2017, Is it right time ?
yes. But it will be crowded
Is it a hilly area?
Yes
Can I go to TADA on 27th Aug 2017? Pls suggest
yea you can… just look for the weather
Is it ok to go if it’s cloudy or raining
I would not recommend that
Is it a good time to visit tada falls today…..
Is it the right time to go there by 17/6/2017?
Hi,
Is there any age limit for entry, bcoz am planning to go with my 4 and 2 year kids
no
So i can go with my kids rite
yeah… 🙂
What would you suggest if we plan to go on May 27th to TADA Falls.
yeah you can go…
Is it fine to visit now ? How is the water flow now?
Can you go solo in the month of May?
yeah
People going by Bus please note- Bus route No 200 ( Chennai to Tirupati) also goes through this route. Alight at Varadhaiapalem to go to the waterfalls. 114 is from Chennai to Sri Kalahasti and follows the same route. Besides there are APSRTC buses going to Sri Kalahasti Temple which stop there.
Hi we are planning to go for this weekend water flow is there in tada falls?
Hi, Is it safe to go like 4 boys and 2 girls?
is it safe for two couples to go
Hi.. we are planning to go to TADA, march 17 1st weekend.. will water be there ??
will water flow there in march??
Am planning 2 come there by Feb 24 from Kanchipuram does water flowing there
Yeah, water is there in the tada falls
Im planning to go on jan 20 is water is flowing nw
yeah water is there
hi , we are planing to go tada on Jan-22-2017 is there water is flowing now ??
Yeah
is it safe for a couples?
can we get permission for making tent for night stay?
I don’t think they allow night camping over there.
Let me know the water availability
Water is there
Is it safe for a group of three girls??
I won’t recommend that
planning to visit Tada falls on 29/12/2016. will be crowded ?
yeah, its going to be crowded on the weekends + long weekends: more crowd
hi We are planning to go on Dec 27th 2016. Do we have water right now?
Yeah, water is there in the Tada falls
HI, am planning to go on 7th Jan 2017. Please advice you suggestions.
Nice time to go to the tada falls. I hope that crowd will be less but litter will be more 🙁
Can someone give the number for a guide there? Need urgently please.
Now water is available or not????
Available
Hey admin. We have planned for a trip to Tada Falls. I wanted to ask regarding the depth of water to reach the main waterfall.
Hi.. we are planning to go to TADA this weekend.. will water be there ?? and also need some suggestion whether its better to travel on bikes or other means of transportation like (bus or train) ???
Bike should be fine… water is there but little lesser
Hi it is correct time to go taga falls
Can I get a bus from Adyar? Or Madhya Kailash? Do you know how early the bus service to Tada starts?
Is it safe place,? Will it be crowded. ? best timing to start and return .?
reach in the morning and return by evening…
We are planning for tada on this week end.
It’s a correct time to go there ?
Yeah.. you can go there now… please let me know how was your trip and the situation voer there.
Hi Is it good time to visit Tada.
yeah…
planning to go by september 10.. is there flow ??
yeah….
it was amazing..your blog was very helpful…we also saw a video about the tada which helped us..thanks for the blog..https://youtu.be/wvOxip25x2o..
we are planing to go thada on saturday is there water is flowing now?
yes… Water is there….
Is it possible to camp there? We’re planning to take a few tents, a grill and some food with us. Possible to pitch a tent near the waterfalls and stay there a night?
Yeah Its possible near by….
i am planning to on July 2nd, will have have season around that time to see water falls around in TADA trekking ?
yeah there will be water in the falls
I plan to go with my fiance. .it’s safe or not??..then water are there or not.??
Yes sir. it is safe and also the water is there in the Tada falls. Happy Journey.
Great
Please give me contact no
hi Bro , Gonna make my first trek along with my friends next month , will ther be water . Need info abt animal awareness from your experience ??
Right now there’s water in tada-falls or not
yeh
safe for a group,along with girls?
yup…. make sure you are enough number of guys
There is water right now
Thanks for the updated information
The photo is awesome!
Hi, Could you give some more instruction on how to reach thada by bus from chennai. I tried to search for the 114 number but I coudnt find any. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hi sandeep, I went there years ago and I am in chennai right now. I am sorry for that
Sorry bro… The bus number 114 is absolutely wrong… The service for 114 is between tambaram to Redhills
I think the bus you are talking about is MTC bus. I am talking about SETC BUS number 114.
very nicely described information.. south india is really very beautiful.. must visit udaipur once.. you will find very beautiful places..
Are these pics clicked by you? Then I suggest you watermark them.
Yeah Nisha… Thanks for the advice… Gonna follow your advice soon 🙂
Water will be there on March last week?