Away From the Bustling Chennai City To Connect With Nature In Thada Falls In Andhra Pradesh

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An adventurous trekking to Ubbalamagadu falls: 
Living in Chennai, often, I find it hard to be in a place absence of noise and pollution. To get a temporary relief and break the dull routine, my friend and I planned to visit Ubbalamangadu (aka) Thada falls located in Chithoor district of Andra Pradesh and Pulicat (aka) Pazhaverkadu in Tamil Nadu.
Riding through an early foggy morning along Kolkata highways sent chills through my body. On our way, exotic countryside life unfolded before us with vistas of ducks and goats marching on the road, farmers dutifully working their day at the paddy field, children joyously playing on the streets and women clad in colourful sarees actively involved in their household work.
Water reservoir at the foot of the hill-  Photo Credit Lingaraja Sivanaiah
 Photo Credit Lingaraja Sivanaiah

Running stream in the valley-  Photo Credit Lingaraja Sivanaiah
As we reached the entrance to the forest, we collected parking tickets and proceeded on an unpaved road. From then on, the ride was jostling every bit along the way. The vehicles were allowed only until a particular point, and we had to gather our luggage to venture into the forest for a real fun. We waded through running streams, climbed huge boulders on the river and immersed in small pools. Constant climbing on rocks without intake of any food made us soon tiring, but we still kept going forward to find the waterfalls. We finally settled into a pool, where we soaked ourselves into the icy water for an hour.
Safety Precautions:
The availability of food in this region is very less; hence pack enough food and snacks, as trekking will require tremendous amount of energy.
Though liquor consumption is strictly prohibited, you can find many men in an inebriated condition. So be careful too! I really wonder how they sneak liquor in after being thoroughly checked up by the authorities.
Pazhaverkadu
It almost became dusk while reaching Pulicat. The first glance at the town was disappointing, as the place well known for its history and natural beauty being degraded by filthy littering. We bargained with a boatman for a good price to take us around the lake.
Pulicat Lake-  Photo Credit Lingaraja Sivanaiah
As we ventured into the lake, cool breeze swept over us from the sea. There are many islands between the lake and the sea, which are ideal spots for a stroll and leisurely activities.

The boatman narrated some interesting stories and incidents of the lake, which made us curious to explore the place once more in detail. As the night was descending, thy sky glittered with the blending of myriad colours, marking the end of our trip in a colourful note. 

Location: Ubbalamadugu Waterfalls, Andhra Pradesh 517541, India

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