Talakona Waterfall
తలకోన జలపాతం
The highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh, with a drop of about 82 meters hidden deep in the forests of Sri Venkateswara National Park.
The waterfall lies within Sri Venkateswara National Park. From the parking area, a forest trail and steps lead about 1.5 km to the base of the falls. Near the entrance is the Siddheswara Temple, dedicated to Shiva. A canopy walkway (treetop trail) lets visitors experience the forest canopy, and you may spot giant squirrels and spotted deer. National park entry and parking fees are a few dozen rupees, and the park is open roughly from 6:00 to 17:00. The falls are about 50 km from Tirupati. You will need to hire a car, and the trail is slippery during the monsoon.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Papavinasam Theertham
- Akasa Ganga Theertham
- Sri Japali Hanuman Temple
- Srivari Padalu
- Silathoranam Natural Arch
- Sri Venkateswara Museum, Tirumala
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram