Set amidst the most scenic Sahyadri Mountain ranges, Kuntala waterfalls takes its source from River Kadem. Falling from a height of 147 ft, Kuntala water falls makes it the highest of all water falls in the South Indian state of Telangana. Especially during rainy season, the water falls splits into two streams which makes everyone think that there are two falls coming down.

Popular among the tourists as one of the perfect weekend getaways from Hyderabad City, Kuntala Falls has been the most preferred destination for one day outings as well. The road leading you till the start of the waterfalls is well maintained for a hassle free ride and from there one has to trek down around 400 steps to reach the bottom of the falls.

Kuntala water falls has an interesting religious connect to Hinduism. Natives of this region strongly believe that Shakuntala and Dushyanta, the epic pair fell in love with the scenic surroundings of this region and there has been beliefs and stories retold that Shakuntala has taken bath in this falls several times, so is the falls called after her name.

Kuntala Falls receives its water resource from Kadem water Reservoir. Post monsoon seasons and monsoon seasons are ideal to visit falls, yet, utmost care is to be taken while trying to take bath in the falls, especially when the inflow of water is very high. As there is not much water between January and July, you can plan to visit between August and December to enjoy the beauty of Kuntala falls reaping unforgettable memories.

Airport nearest to Kuntala falls is at Hyderabad, at a distance of 300kms. Adilabad is the nearest railhead from where you can opt for rented cabs to reach the location. Kanakai, Gayathri and Pochera waterfalls are the other popular tourist locations nearby Kuntala falls.

Plan to include Kuntala Waterfalls, one of the most gorgeous locations of Telangana while you are planning a trip this time.

Major Attractions

• Kunthala Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the state at a height of 150 feet.
• The waterfall originates due to the confluence of several ponds. Kunthala means “Several Ponds” in the native language.
• Pochera Waterfalls is just 22 km away from Kunthala Waterfall on Kadam River.
• Pochera Waterfalls has motorable roads close to it while Adilabad and Nirmal are the base stations.
• Kanakai Waterfalls is just 35 km from Kunthala Waterfall on Kadam River. A great trekking spot.
• Bandrev Waterfall and Cheekati Waterfall are situated in the same stretch along with Kanakai Waterfalls. Swimming is a good activity here.
•  A lesser-known waterfall is Gayathri Waterfalls which is a tributary of Godavari River and is buried deep inside the forests near Tarnam Khurd Village.

Activities to do

Best Time to Visit

October to March is the best time to visit this place. Visit for a pleasant and lovely ambiance but to drench in the richness of the waterfalls, July to September is the ideal time. Monsoon brings heavy rainfall and so Kunthala overflows for travelers to take part in water-related activities such as swimming. Adilabad is not preferred during the summer season as the weather is not conducive for day tours and sightseeing. Winters are somewhat extreme in Adilabad and so going with the right set of gears is important.

Ways to Reach

 By Air -  Hyderabad and Nagpur Airport (150 km away) is the nearest airport to Adilabad and it is 56.2 km away from Kuntala Waterfall. Taxis are available outside the airport for reaching the required destinations easily.

 By Road - NH 7 connects various states and cities with Adilabad. AC Deluxe buses creative a pleasant commute for travelling without hassle.

 By Rail - There is a railway station in Adilabad. Patna, Vijayawada, Nellore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, and Hyderabad are connected to Adilabad.