Its a beautiful waterfalls in Nagalapuram (Andhra Pradesh) and it takes around almost 2 hours to reach the top of the waterfalls. Its a perfect place to chill-out with friends and family and its almost a 2 hour 30 mins drive from the Chennai. There is a parking space provided at the bottom of the place but its at the owners risk. There is a beautiful lake on the way to the waterfalls.

A place for trekking and waterfalls. Just felt relaxed. When I went here the dam is empty. But water has flowed on falls. The entrance is 3km away, you can make parking there, then need to make trekking to reach the falls. Maintenance is very low.

A perfect place for swimmers, trekkers and campers. About 12-13 kms of trek to and fro to the 3rd pool, the first two once are not that clean. The third one is really clean and perfect for swimming. These pools are located at multiple heights. You will find a lot of monkeys, so beware with your belongings, especially food. You can camp too at the base from where trek starts. Do return back before it gets too dark. Keep food and water stock with yourself. Coconut waters and some fruits from local people can be found at the camping place during the day. You will find the water stream after walking some distance. Also, you can opt to walk in the water for sometime instead of taking the path, its really fun when little fishes bite your legs.

It is CLOSED!We went last week to visit the falls but the guard wont let us and there is a board showing that it is closed.Better to go east side Of the hills and visit Kona falls. Can check with locals for the route.Approach road to Nagamangalam falls is quite bad for the last 5-6km.There was a small stream of water where we just walked in the water and we got inside for some fun atleast.

Good place to visit nature. It is just for one time visiting place , its is better if u get ur own food and look after yourselfs

Small falls & some poll of clear water near Chennai. Difficult to trek during summer days will be very hot. Have to go by own vehicle to the nearest spot & go trekking for about 3 to 4 km to reach. Nice place to enjoy with group. No food available and have to carry all requirements.

The falls is closed for long time and there is a guard who wont let us in.Its such a lovely place in a way its good its safe guarded from us spoiling

Good and peaceful place to hangout with friends, no trouble from Monkeys.. they only toughest thing is finding the correct route to the falls🙄 there are different falls like one on top of the other. The second or third ,Im not sure which we halted was so chill where the dept of the water is till 5ft then all of sudden it goes to 12ft😂 So be cautious.

It is consists of 5 falls. We have to reach one after next. As of now (18/05/2019) only 1st and 2nd falls are open, other 3 falls are closed by govt due to safety measures. It will make us tired by walking and its worth for it. Contains fresh water. We can even able to see till the bottom point under water-surface. Small tiny fishes always surrounds our legs and bites. No need to worry about that. It will make us to enjoy more. As it is a forest, no shops are there and no one will provide food for you. Be prepared about food, whether you may bring packed food or you can bring things and cook here. Be aware of monkeys!

A trekking spot that can never be missed! Perfect paradise for wanderlusts. An absolute heaven.

Beautiful place to explore nature. Around 5 kms of walk and you are at natural pond.It is a small waterfall but the surrounding place is beautiful.I request to visitors not to litter wastes and keep environment clean. You can carry them on your way and throw at some point where garbage can be collected easily.(may be where you parked your vehicle)

Nice but closed for 2year they didnt say when they are opened

Beautiful Environment.Clear Herbal water. (dont spoil it by using soaps & shampoos)Everything will be fine & good.If you didnt throw your garbages & stops using soaps & shampoos here.You cant preserve nature(we are not that much efficient) But we are against that, just spoiling the environment.Dont do that. (this is for the people who spoils that place)

Absolute place for weekend trekking and hangout place. Own risk of trekking but worth spending time with nature. Oct-Jan are best season to vist. Avoid plastic and keep clean!

Worth a trek!!! Beautiful and we feel the real essence of trekking if we climb till atleast 4th waterfall .plan for night out if you reach the top of mountain with all tent packed for night stay .

Awesome experience with friends. Fully green and wonderful view.Tip: to go to third falls get down to second and then go or else you will miss remaining falls.

Perfect for trekking. Beautiful clean ponds are perfect for swimming. Ponds are deep ,hence precaution should be taken while entering. Trekking become difficult after certain height.need to carry water as drinking water is not available. A parking area is available.

One of the best trekking I have done in my life. Hiking trail is so through a forest like area. There are 3 amazing natural pools. You can slide through rocks and end up in the pool. Id highly recommend this place for a one day trip from 100km radius.

Good place for vacation and night camping

Awesome experience that was, me and my friends travelled there and have a great experience, it was a reserve forest 🌲, it about 160 km from chennai, in order to reach top of the falls you need to walk about 2 hrs its like treeking a mountain, after reaching the falls we cant control the exitment all of our friends jump into water 💧it is in pure and crystal clear form, so tasty like bislery water, some of my friends dive in to water from the rock which was nices, and natural fish therapy 🐠🐋🐟 you can enjoy without any investment, while going for the trekking you need to carry some food and to stay there you need a 🎪 tent and some tubes for those who do not swimming, every one has to visit this places a onces. If you like this press a like button.

Very good experience with my friensds , you can plan for weekend . Be prepared with food as there wont be any shops or restaurants available. Form the parking area around 2-3 km to the falls . If it is possible to you cook there itself and eat it would be awesome trekking experience.

A humble request, Please dont pollute the forest and waterfalls area by throwing plastic bags and other wastes. Do carry a seperate bag to collect the wastes.

Today we gone for first time to visit eagarly 2 policemen are there before 3 kms from falls and not allowing to go there without proper reason.ap tourism has to take proper steps to develop tourism.we came back with very disappointment.very bad experience

Nice place to visit....there is one small waterfall but to reach near waterfall you have clim rock about 3 Km up......you smoke nd drink there. Beware with snakes there are lots of snakes. there is no washroom there you have to go outside. Lots of monkeys are there. Good view !

Good place for trekking and cool spot for nature lovers. choose a moderate a day with low heat which enables you to enjoy your trekking. Water is crystal clear near the falls, there are multiple falls on the way inside the Nagalapuram.

Worst experience is going there and if you are too late they will not allow you because there will be a 2kms trekking inside the forest and if there is rainfall you will not be allowed. ! So,better plan before you go there

The way to the falls was currently closed 2019-Dec...locality members only available inside. Way to the toll booth inside is very worst.

Awesome place for camping and trekking. Loved the pools

Trekking is close dont go there waste to time to travel we went Oct 2 2021

Amazing place to do trekking with friends there are three pool in the hills hitting the third pool is all matter..those who knows swimming yes they can enjoy

Nice destination for those who love trekking. The path to the trekking base would be on slight muddy and off roady area. Those who likes offroading are also well welcomed. There are other routes nearby for those hardcore off-road enthusiasts.

We didnt see the other 2 pools we just saw the 1st pool only, Becoz we went to the wrong way without knowing it. We went to top of the hill by believing that we are going on a right way. So, guys pls be aware of the way to waterfalls before you start the trekking.. Anyhow, its a best place to trekking and to get a adventurous experience.. Go and enjoy with your friends

Worthful place for a day...nic adventure trekking...awesome waterfalls..

It s d one of d best place to beat d heat..,but the roads are bit damaged..,the place s worth it..,good for trekking.., And u can see the clear water ponds thr in d mountains..,

Very nice place 👍👌

I have been there with my friends. It was on my bucket list for quite long time since I got excited by seeing it through Chennai trekking club trips. I tried a couple of time for CTC trek opportunities. but I was unlucky. Finally, this time myself worked out nicely with great mixed experiences. (with help of local guide)A full day required for this 10 - 13 km long trekking paradise. Plan properly and start early in the morning. Better to hire a local guide for new trekkers as there is no manmade pathways in this adventurous trek route. You may get lost & stranded in the middle. There are many good local guides are available, google it to find them. No any food available there. You can get parcel food either from Uthukottai or Nagalapuram town.You can possibly order food in advance with the local guide or East end parking lot small vendor for a group. Carry enough water, food, camera, torch, swim tube (for non-swimmers).Parking facility is available at Eastside entry. A portion of plain terrain initially invited us with puzzling nature. And then many small streams crossed on the way. We refreshed our soul in cool water pools and enjoyed walking in fabulous greenery hills.All 3 of Water pools will mesmerise us with its own uniqueness and charm. you can enjoy nature at its best with fish spa/pedicure in the pool. Most of the trek routes are slippery, wear appropriate footwear. Return back to parking location before sunset and accordingly plan your return.since trek route is the slippery and adventurous one, be very cautious all the time. Avoid elderly persons in your group. While we return back in the evening, gradually rain picked up and it was a thrilled experience in dark forest & enjoyed the walking in the rain. One of my memorable trek. noticed few groups were halted their tent for camping. Camping here will be more thrill & wild thing to do. I owe to do so in my next trek to Nagala.Not advised to go as solo/girl trekker & better to do this trek with likeminded persons/group and enjoy the nature at the closest. Mostly no mobile network coverage in the hilltop, be prepared for that.Many thanks for my local guide (Mari-Arai) who took us for all 3 pools and safe return in rainy dark evening.

Awesome Place. Waterfalls are beautiful

A very good to place to spend, it is a must visit place in a lifetime, awesome trekking experience, great water falls, and many more to say.

Just a couple of hours from Chennai and could easily be a weekend getaway. But, the place is littered with broken litter bottles and other food garbages making the place unsafe to walk on barefoot. Also, there arent signages that makes trekking on your own risky. Even with experienced guides, we had trace back our way adding couple of kms to already arduous trek. All said, a quick getaway for Chennai folks. But, go as a group and with some local guide.

Worth for budget, the water is crystal clear....Better for one-day trip and trecking.expecting maintanence and improvement.dangerous too, have to climb the rocks to go next pool

Really a awesome place.. Full of natures gifts. But lot of maintanace issues. If tourism ready to give improving stuffs that would be a nice one for this place.

First of all you have to go arai village (AP) and then the trekking parking will come. From there walking starts towards trekking or to water falls.. so be cautious before entering the area if you took a wrong path it will take u towards trekking it will be very confusing that where you are.. network will not be in trekking area.. So before starting ur journey to water falls from parking area get a guidance of the route.. first fall will be in 3 km distance then final falls distance is 5 km but depth will be high in final falls. These awesome place to enjoy 😉 it will be good place for stress relief...

Pure trecking spot. Deep dive into natures beauty.... No access to food once you have started your trecking... Water u can manage if you are comfortable with drinking falls water

I am visit this fall by december 2017. it was very fun with my gang(only boys). there is one parking place and cost 70rs per car. so its safe.it is better for ONLY BOYS not security for girls and also not easy to get fallsu must trekking over 7km up and down minimumNO FOOD facility inside the nagalapuram so u must bring foods and snacks. must follow the arrow mark for correct route.nearby by chennaiates and road not better only someOverall good this is the place u have visit only one time in your lifebetter wear shoe and remember not suitable for girls. if a girl in your gang better u visit tada falls near from this

This falls is the one the best and enjoyments lot of thrilling and more than of risk ... Even if you think and not taking seriousness you lose your life... Anything will happen ... Best you are goes in the morning time and please buy waters ,snacks and foods also because nothing you can get inside even your mobile tower also not available... Exactly you can goes upto 3 kilometers for 1st falls but before 1st falls you can see little small falls... You can walk upto 3kilometers is so difficulty because you are walk in river sands ,stone briks ,so much of risky inside of mountain forest... So many up and down Finally you reached the 1st falls you are getting much tired... Here 7 falls is here ... 1st falls is exactly 3 kilometers next falls is few minutes in 15 minutes to next falls but so difficult to go... Going narrowly to upnof mountain forests...I will attach photos with here you can see and understand more than of that.....Please dont go alone

Great place to be... refreshing one ..

Great place to visit and super falls.

Its a extraordinary place to visit. I had visited many times with friends.

Good Place, need to walk 5 KM, good place for youngster and trucking

Great place for trekking and adventures..

THe BEST trekking + Waterfall Experience near Chennai. Water flows throughout the year. Nature at its purest. Adventurous place to visit with your friends. Start from chennai around 5:00 AM on your motorcycle and youll reach the place around 8:30 AM. Have Fun!

Good place for a one day trek

Comfortable for weekend local outing for one day

Nafalapuram falls has been closed since September 2018 due to the unfortunate death of 2 students from Chennai. The falls has been closed to visitors for upgrading safety measures. There is no information available on the date for reopening. but there unofficially to visit the place.There are 3 waterfalls you come across and each of them has a pool next to it. The water is very clean and refreshing.Waterfalls are also called cascades. ... Often, waterfalls form as streams flow from soft rock to hard rock. This happens both laterally (as a stream flows across the earth) and vertically (as the stream drops in a waterfall). In both cases, the soft rock erodes, leaving a hard ledge over which the stream falls

Natural SWIMMING POOLS with natural FISH SPA facility. Serene. Mesmerizing.After trekking of 3 to 4 kms you will find 03 waterfalls . All have clean, cold and clear water. Stand still in water and small fishes will come and eat your dead skin. First one is around 8 to 10 feet deep. Then second one is located bit higher with depth of 20 feet. Then the 3rd one is very deep approx 30 feets plus. All the waterfalls have unique features. Like 1st fall has rock slides , 2nd has various jump spots and 3rd pool is ideal for the diving. Best place to trek with large number of people. Cooking is allowed there but dont litter around as already the place has been spoilt by throwing garbage in the jungle. Always travel in a group to this place. And leave this place before it gets dark so that you can trek back easily through the jungles.

The place was safe until 2 months ago,... Now they handed over the place to the forest department..., Which is not maintained... Please dont make an attempt of going there... We just lost one of our friends in an accident.. its a very very dangerous place.. If anything goes wrong, you cant find help even around 4km radius.. During night, theres lot of smuggling going around..

Good place to enjoy with friends

Nagalapuram Water Falls:Best suited for adventurers and trekking peoplePrecautions:1. If you are going early say about 10 AM , plan to bring food items and water bottles inside because nowhere you will get that. You need to go at least 5 km outside to get those.2. There are actually 5 falls but it is safe and go to 1st falls alone if you do not know swimming. If you want to go to 2nd/3rd then it is better to bring swimsuit from home.3. If you know swimming then it is better to explore 3rd falls and more.4. Be safe with families. Better to go with 4 to 5 people if you are family. There are people in group(College students, working professionals) who come there and cook and have drinks.5. You should be ready to walk a long distance in the forest. (say 8 km to reach 1st falls) and 2 km each to reach subsequent falls and you should be ready to walk the same distance while coming back.6. Better to go with good shoes since you will need to walk and climb on rocks.7. If you are planning to visit one or more falls then dont do that. Dedicate at least a day for nagalapuram falls.Direction route to reach Nagalapuram falls:1. Kindly use Google maps because this is do a much better job to the perfect spot.2. Use local villagers assistance when you reach near by.Direction route inside the forest:1. There are places where there are marks (--> This way written in rocks).2. But When you climb and when you reach a rock which is written (-->SNAK {written sidewards}) Kindly take that route. That is the way to reach all falls). {This is important. Follow that to reach and do not worry you will not find SNAKES there. Dont know why someone wrote that way}3. Many people avoided that and climbed a long way and came back since they found nothing there.4. If you find any locals catch up with them they are your GPS inside the forest.Pros:1. Better place for adventurers.2. Great place to taste and bath in pristine water.3. Lovely place to all swimmers out there.4. Parking facility available.5. Only one coconut water shop was available when we went there.6. Blissful place for nature lovers.(Butterflies were lovely).7. Not risky onlyi. If you watch your steps properly,ii. If you dont have drinks inside forest and get in wateriii. If you bath and immerse in water only in safe zone( water level up to ones chest level).iv. if you have swimsuit then no issues.Cons:1. AP government can take initiative and place some sign boards to reach the falls easily and place some dustbins for dumping the plastic waste and food waste.2. Please do not go in to water if you had drinks. Humble request. Recently a student life has lost because of this.3. Veg Food items if available outside would be great. No chicken/non veg items should be made available because more people will die having drinks and eat non veg and immerse in water.Stay safe and explore nature.Give a thumbs up if you really gained some valuable information from this review.

Nice trekking spot... But crowded at the weekends... Not a place for family outing... With Friends and if you know swimming this place is an perfect place for fun packed trip...Watout for slippery rocks... Dont visit without a trekking shoe...

A good place for trekking

Best falls to hangout with friends. To reach the falls .. youve to show off your driving skills to get in there😁The reason for 4 star our fellow humans have littered the place badly😑Other than that this place is perfect.

Get ready for a beautiful yet thrilling experience.

Go to pool 3...best one in and around andhra❤️

Please let me know who recently 1or2 week went for Nagalapuram, how was the climate and water level

Great experience for hiking and swimming

Its a very huge terk u feel exhausted by the time u reach top, once u reach the top and get the waterfall view all the pain will vanish, uber 3 waterfalls on the way as u climb the last one is the best with 50+ feet depth. carry life jackets its helpful

Very good. Go with a good pair of shoes and enough water & food.No hotel or restaurant is available there .Not even a small shop. Very good trekking experience.

Nagalapuram falls are temporarily closed because two students died there in a mishap.so the forest authorities are evaluating the safety measures.Once they are done with it , these beautiful waterfalls are open for all. Please confirm whether it is open before coming all the way here and wasting your holiday like me. Hope it helps atleast one person

It was fun with friends , almost 110 km from Chennai .I prefer going there by car as its quite hot nowadays .The water in the fall was clean n good ...over all it was a good trip

As of now dont go guys, its Temporary closed, if you go disappointment only waiting for you

This is a must do trek in Andhra Pradesh. However, its over crowded on the weekends.

Need to walk approximatly 2.5 km in summer season...

Mindblowing experience.... a must visit location for a weekend. There are many waterfalls available and year round there will be falling is the best part. To get to the falls just keep to the trial that isbeside the waterway...Guides are available.... those who donno swimming bring a swimming tube to enjoy the pools. Though first and second pool are only about 6ft deep, third one is really a deep one.Parking can be done at the entrace and the locals charge you a minimal amount. 40 for bike. 60for 4weeler. They give you a receipt too...If you are out of water on way to the pools,dare to have it from the pool...Please dont litter this place...Ring back the plastic bags or bottles and other non degradable things back with you...

Falls is closed now(as of aug 2021)

A perfect place for trekking.. Its awesome to climb this mountain and the waterfall is superb🤩🤩

It is one of the most beautiful places in Andhra Pradesh. There is a place for parking of vehicles. Then u need to walk about 4 km (approx ) to get to the waterfall. The water is really clear and you can trek along with your friends.

Nice place to visit, for safety reasons pls go with frnds gang.

Wonderful experiences better to go with minimum group of 5 peoples. If you have a stuff to climb and walk it will be a life long memorable experience.

Nice place to visit, but its more dangerous place for couples, keep away from unknown peoples on that place. There is no camp in nights.

Best place for exploring

If you wanna get lost in the wildYou can go there

Hard to reach the destination. You must have 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler to be in point. No shops for food so you have to stack adequate food. Good for family and friends but not advisable for corporate outings. Water is draining but you can still take bath. No fee and no parking available. Not advisable to stay after 4 or 5 pm. Bring enough drinking water. Not advisable for foot walk.

There will be no hotels or restaurants near by So have your prepare your own food. Visit during the October and November for shallow deep water 🏞️there is certain time allotted by the PC,be early to enjoy throughly.

Nice place to enjoy the weekend,but hard to find shops

This is a very good falls in near by chennai.

Awesome place for trekking...please dont leave the garbages and pollute

Best trekking place near Chennai... Experience for a lifetime. Just go. Explore.

Arai waterfalls was closed under forest department act 1964,stress passers will be prosecuted.so dont vist.

Good place for short trekking...

I loved it and the beauiful view their

These waterfalls also known as the Saddhi Koodu Madugu Waterfalls, are basically water falling from the rocks creating a small pond, where you can play, do kayaking/boating, get awesome photographs, videos, slo-mos etc. Changing your clothes there itself is not required (also no proper shelter isnt available) as theyll dry on your way back.The trek is a bit tough, no, it is not uphill but the hot climate with very less dense forests, arid, thorny trees with rocky, sandy ground will give you a good adventure.Okay this was not to scare, but just make sure you carry ample water (1-2 L per person) and some candies, glucose, scarfs, caps, etc. so as to protect yourself from getting dehydrated and all related stuff. And yes, the end result is worth all the efforts put in.The cool, water, with the sound of the water falling is a treat to your soul.Do visit in groups only, with someone being expert in swimming, coz Yes, this has become infamous for accidents. Plz restrict yourself to the initial part of the pond, where it is 4-5 ft deep. DO NOT go near the area where the water falls, as it too deep to try for fun (unless you are very sure of your swimming skills alone to save your life).Monkeys are there for your food, keep it well guarded in your bags.The pond is very clean, leave it cleans for others too.

A nice place to enjoy with friends...

Good location for trekking

Very good naturistic place, we can go by a group and by couples also(but we need to take care ourselves) dont think about others.We need to respect each others values, especially if girls are there. We need to avoid putting plastic and waste in the face of mother nature, because many of them comes there and cook food and leave the waste there and many youngsters come and drink and puts the bottlea there itself. #savenature

Closed temporary for 3 months due to death of 3 youngsters who went there and died, please contact the number posted in the image before going there. We went there and police didnt allow us.

Superb and awesome place near chennai good for one day visit near chennai

It was sunny day.. And felt like we trekked in desert

Very Seriously Experience

Wonderfull place i visited in 2018

One of the best places for one day trip for Chennai dwellers... From the road trip to the high dive to the crystal clear waters, its totally refreshing. The drive till the base( last point where the vehicle goes) does not have any hair pins or much of an off road as compared to some forest trips. But the trekking is little bit tough, tiring and dangerous too...Things to note before you start:# Have a good supply of drinking water for the trekking g could be strenuous.# There are no sign boards from the base. You could get lost in the wild.Can use Google map to an extend.# There are deep areas in the pool.# there are 3 waterfalls. All three are worth the climb.#There are no guides or any such people. Always be careful and safe.