Talakona

The Talakona waterfall, also known as Sri Venkateswara park, is located in the Chittoor District of Andhra pradesh in India. With a 270ft-fall, Talakona is the highest waterfall in the Andhra pradesh state. [ [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/07/23/stories/2002072300841700.htm AP shifts to Bio tourism] ] Talakona is also known for the Lord Siddeswara Swamy Temple, which is located close to the waterfall.

Location

Talakona is located in Yerravaripalem Mandal of Chittoor District. [ [http://www.fulcrum.in/fulcrumin/Talakona.htm Talakona-Explore & experience the pristine nature] ] It is located 49 KM from Tirupathi, 220 KM from Chennai and 23 KM from Bakarapeta the nearest town and 105 km from Chittoor

Etymology

Talakona literally means "head hill" in Telugu ("tala" - head and "kona" - hill). However, Thalakona allegorically means “the head of the Seshachalam hills” as these mountains are believed to be the starting point of the Tirumala mountain ranges. [ [http://www.fulcrum.in/fulcrumin/Talakona.htm Talakona-Explore & experience the pristine nature] ] .

Tourist attraction

The waterfalls is amidst beauty and greenery. The water of the Talakona is enriched with herbs and people believe that it has healing properties. Talakona was declared as Bio-Sphere Reserve during 1989-90 because of wide variety of plant species present in the region. A long and treacherous trekking route leads to the top of the hill, which can be reached by multiple paths. Talakona hills geographically is considered a part of Eastern Ghats.The Scenic locations and forests makes it an ideal place for film shootings and forms the backdrop of many Telugu movies like Bobbili Raja, Jalsa etc.

Resorts

Bans The hotel (3 Star Hotel) with accommodation,Dining & water Park, 7 km to Kanipakam, 40 km to Sripuram Golden Temple & 70 km to Tirupati. website:www.bansc.in contact cell:09704771333

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