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TALAKONA WATERFALLS

Talakona, Bakrapeta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

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The name Talakona means “tala” means “head” and “Kona” means “starting point”. It is considered to be the starting point of Seshachalam hills where the temple of Lord Shiva is located. You can feel the lush of green forest, magical waterfalls, chirping of birds and amuse yourself by indulging in adventure activities conducted there. The monsoon will be a perfect time, where you can experience the electrifying force of rushing water. Even when you are few miles away, you can hear the shooting sound of water like stones hitting the ground.

Interesting Facts

  • Talakona Waterfalls streams falling from a height of 270 feet.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

September to December

Best Season To Visit

September to January

Beware

● Trekking to the top is rocky and slippery. Don't go to the top. They have not even put support for Walking there.

Do's & Dont's

  • Wear light and comfortable clothes.
  • Dispose all empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc only in dustbins.
  • Do not use detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.
  • Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests.
  • Do not blare music aloud while passing through the forest areas.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
06:00 AM 07:00 PM

How to reach

It's a 2 KM hike from the Parking to the waterfall.

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
A.P.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND, Tirupati
89 KM 0877-2289907
Tirupati Railway Station
89 KM 0877-2225810
Tirupati International Airport
103 KM 0877-2275354

What to Carry

Carry water Bottle and light food

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets Changing Rooms Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 30 cars.

Route Alert

This road is with full of Stones with clay road and last 2 KM takes 10 minutes time to reach the Parking area.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Bakarapet 49 KM
Tirupati 89 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Srinivasa Mangapuram, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Considered most sacred after Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala.

Distance: 47 KM
SRI GOVINDARAJA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Lord Govindaraja (Vishnu) is in sleeping posture

Distance: 61km
SRI GOVINDARAJA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Lord Govindaraja (Vishnu) is in sleeping posture

Distance: 61 KM
SRI PADMAVATHI DEVI TEMPLE
 Tiruchanur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Godessess Padmavati emerged in Lotus here

Distance: 63 KM
PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Appalayagunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Lord Venkateswara lived here along with Sri Padmavathi after marriage on request of sage Siddeshwara

Distance: 73km

Nearest Attractions

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Distance:20km
Fort CHANDRAGIRI FORT
  Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Chandragiri was the fourth capital of Vijayanagar Empire

Distance:51 KM
WildlifeSRI VENKATESWARA NATIONAL PARK
  Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

One of the biosphere reserves of India in admist of Seshachalam hill ranges

Distance:53 KM
BoatingSHILPARAMAM BOATING AREA
  Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

A joyful Boat ride in the Art and Artifactual hub, The Shilparamam

Distance:61 KM
MuseumSRI VENKETESWARA MUSEUM
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Religious artifacts of Puja utensils, Time-honored art

Distance:78.5 KM
Natural AttractionsSILATHORANAM
  Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Natural stone formation

Distance:79 KM
Spiritual MonumentsAKASAGANGA
  Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Akasa Ganga water is used for daily Abhishek at main Sri Venkateswara temple

Distance:81 KM
Hill Station HORSLEY HILLS
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The Ooty of Andhra Pradesh

Distance:115 KM

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TALAKONA WATERFALLS

Talakona Waterfalls, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India

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