MVP: Kuntala Water Falls, Adilabad District

Amidst dense forests and sahayadri mountain range, the District of Adilabad is bestowed with nature’s beauty at it’s best. In the mountain range are present many big and small waterfalls, which are fed by monsoons. Most of these waterfalls run through the living habitats of local tribal communities.

Thus giving a feast of ancient and ethnic culture of the tribals amalgamated with Mother Nature; to the eyes of the beholder. Among these Kuntaala and Pochera waterfalls are prominent. About 32Kms from the district centre and 12Kms from the village NerediKonda nestled in dense forests is The Kuntaala Waterfall.
According to the popular and prevalent local belief Kuntaala Waterfall got it’s name after Shakuntala, the beloved wife of King Dushyanth who fell in love with each other and were mesmerized by the scenic beauty of the surroundings. The locals also believe that Shakuntala used to bathe by the waterfall.
River Kanda flowing through the dense forests; at this point comes gushing and falls from a height of 45metres. One has to experience the sight of water splashing down with such a force that water below turn into whirls.

Adjacent to Kuntaala Waterfall, We find the temple of Lord Someshwara Swami, the locals as well as the visitors offer this deity pujas. We reach this temple by passing through a hill slit into two, making a passage. This magnificent nature’s carving is very rare to see. On “Maha ShivaRathri” festival this temple is beautifully decorated and devotees throng the temple from various places of the district.Route:Hyderabad to Nirmal 210 Kms Nirmal to Neredigonda 30 kms Neredigonda to Kuntala Falls 14 kms.

How to reach? 250 kms from Hyderabad, and 45 kms (appoximately) from Nirmal, on National Highway no.7, and is on the way to Adilabad-NAGPUR.

Where to stay? As these waterfalls are located near to village Neredigonda, you will not find any hotels to stay nearby. Ideal place is to stay in Nirmal hotels. You will find lot of good hotels in Nirmal. Hotel Tirumala is a 3 star hotel. Food Facility You will find some small hotels and Dhabas in Neredigonda Village, which is on the highway. You will not enjoy food, but you can take some snacks and cooldrinks before going to waterfalls. Take Food parcels from Nirmal hotels (on the way), if you are going from Hyderabad.

How long it will be from Hyderabad?
Hyderabad to Nirmal 210 Kms 5 hours
Nirmal to Neredigonda 30 kms 45 minutes
Neredigonda to Kuntala 12-15 kms 30 minutes
NOTE: After parking the vehicles at Kuntala waterfalls, You have to go down by walk. There are around 1,200 steps to reach waterfalls. So, it will take another 30 minutes from parking place.

When to visit? Plan your trip in the months of July, August, September and October. So that you can enjoy the full flow of rain water. Above photograph is taken in the month of January.

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