Tadimada Waterfall Trek
Alluri Sitharama Raju, Andhra Pradesh
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- Max altitude
- 975 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 4 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short walk of about 1-2 km each way, described as nearly flat and taking about 20 minutes; the only hazard is very slippery rock at the falls.
About this trek
Tadimada Waterfall
Tadimada Waterfall, also called Anantagiri Falls, is a waterfall of about 100 feet in the Eastern Ghats near Anantagiri, about 30 km from Araku Valley. A narrow, bumpy side road leaves the Anantagiri to Araku main road, and most visitors walk the nearly flat path in about 20 minutes. The falls are fullest in the monsoon, when the rocks around them are very slippery. It suits anyone who can manage a short, easy walk.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Anantagiri main road → Tadimada Waterfall and back
975 m → 975 m
- The side road from the main road is very narrow and bumpy; only SUVs are said to manage it well, so most visitors walk.
- The path is almost flat and takes about 20 minutes; sources put the falls at roughly 1 to 2 km from the main road.
- The falls are about 100 feet high and look best in the monsoon.
- The rocks near the falls are very slippery; take care when climbing on them.
- One guide lists opening hours of 9 am to 5 pm.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Anantagiri
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High point · Start: Anantagiri village (the falls are about 2 km further on; their position is not mapped)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Anantagiri
- Nearest railway
- Visakhapatnam
- Nearest airport
- Visakhapatnam Airport
- By road
- Araku Valley (about 30 km); Visakhapatnam (sources say about 60 to 89 km)
- Drive
- About 2.5 h from Visakhapatnam
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹500–2,500
With an operator
Free
Per person, ex-Visakhapatnam. No operator sells this as a guided trek, so there is no guided price. Self-guided is a rough estimate for shared transport or a share of a taxi on the Visakhapatnam-Araku road; one guide says the entry is free.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jul–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed by any source; check with your operator.
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed; carry cash from Visakhapatnam or Araku Valley.
- Nearest hospital
- Araku Valley or Visakhapatnam (not confirmed by a source).
- Water
- The falls themselves, but one guide calls the water somewhat dirty; carry your own drinking water.
Highlights
- A waterfall of about 100 feet, best seen in the monsoon
- An easy walk of about 20 minutes on a nearly flat path from the main road
- Set in the Eastern Ghats hills of the Araku Valley, about 30 km from Araku
Risks
- The rocks near the falls are very slippery; take care when climbing on them.
- The side road from the main road to the falls is narrow and bumpy, and only SUVs are said to manage it well; most guides advise walking.
- The falls are at their fullest in the monsoon, when rain also makes the rocks and road more dangerous.
Know before you go
Questions
How long is the walk to Tadimada Waterfall?
Guides give about 1-2 km from the main Anantagiri-Araku road, on a nearly flat path that takes about 20 minutes. Another guide says to walk about 2 km from Anantagiri.
When is the best time to visit Tadimada Falls?
Both guides we read name the monsoon as the best time, when the falls carry the most water. Take care on the slippery rocks.
How far is Tadimada Waterfall from Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam?
About 30 km from Araku Valley. Guides disagree on the distance from Visakhapatnam (about 60 km in some, 89 km in another), so check the route on a map.
Is there an entry fee or timing for Tadimada Falls?
One guide says there is no charge; both give timings of 9 am to 5 pm. These are from tourism guides, not an official notice, so confirm locally.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Alluri Sitharama RajuAndhra Pradesh
- Nearest hospital
- Araku Valley or Visakhapatnam (not confirmed by a source).
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed; carry cash from Visakhapatnam or Araku Valley.
- Phone network
- Not confirmed by any source; check with your operator.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Tadimada Waterfalls / Anantagiri Waterfalls, Araku Valley — Trawell
- Top Waterfalls Near Visakhapatnam — TravelTriangle
Photos: Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0; Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0; Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0
