Kuntala Waterfall is located in Kuntala, Adilabad district, Telangana. It sits on Kadem river in Neredigonda mandal. It is the highest waterfall in the state of Andhra Pradesh falling from a height of 147 feet (45 meters).
According to the popular and prevalent local belief Kuntala Waterfall is named after Shakuntala, the beloved wife of King Dushyanth. It is said that both of them fell in love with each other amidst the spectacular beauty of this waterfall. The locals also believe that Shakuntala used to bathe in the waters of this cascade.
Location:
Kuntala is located in a dense jungle at a distance of 270 km from Hyderabad, 42 km from Nirmal, 55 km from Adilabad and 12 km from Neredigonda.
How to reach ?
Take a bus from Hyderabad to Nirmal and then at Nirmal bus station board a bus that takes you to Adilibad via Neredigonda. At Neredigonda take an auto to Kuntala water falls app. 14 km and this will cost around 200 to 300 rs.
No accommodation is available near the water falls. The only nearest accommodation is at Nirmal. There is an old forest guest house at the top of the water fall but one needs permission from forest department to stay there. This guest house accommodation is not a good idea as no one stays near the waterfall at night and it is also considered to be unsafe due to the presence of wildlife.
Kuntala waterfalls is an excellent place to relax with family and friends. The music of continuous flowing water, singing birds and the greenery around the water falls is a treat to both the ear and eye.
At the entrance of the waterfall there is a paid parking facility depending on the vehicle. From here one has to take 408 steps to reach the falls. There are small eateries near the waterfall such as Gabbar sing hotel where you get good food to eat. Natukodi pulusu and chicken fry are their specialties.
Caution : Do not swim at Kuntala water falls as many people died due to under water currents and whirlpools which pull you inside.
Secret place :
There is a small cave naturally engraved in the rocks adjacent to the water falls which is considered to be a temple of lord Someshwara Swami where the local tribes come every year to offer animal sacrifices.
In the summer forest fires are common in and around Kuntala forest and if you are lucky you can witness one live
Best time to visit : August to February
One must experience the spectacle of water splashing down and turning into whirls. Owing to this powerful surge, you can feel the air in the region crammed with mist of the darting waters. The cool breeze, with the whiff of flora around, makes the whole atmosphere simply wonderful. In the monsoons, the splendor of the cascade becomes all the more beguiling, since the river comes down with heavy waters.
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The dare devil in the pictures is Sunil my buddy
