Ethipothala Fallsఎత్తిపోతల జలపాతం
A 21 metre fall on the Chandravanka stream near Nagarjuna Sagar, with a crocodile centre.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePalnadu, Andhra Pradesh
South Coastal Andhra
South Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeWaterfalls, Wildlife & Tiger Reserves
Best time to visit1 August to 31 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height150 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyEthipothala, Macherla
EntrySmall entry fee
About Ethipothala Falls
Ethipothala is a 21 metre waterfall on the Chandravanka stream, 11 km from Nagarjuna Sagar dam on the Macherla road. The stream drops into a wide pool and the flow is best from August to November after the monsoon. The lagoon below has a crocodile breeding centre run by the forest department. Steps lead down to a viewpoint and there is a small park at the top. It is usually combined with a visit to Nagarjuna Sagar.
What to see and do
- Waterfall viewpoint
- Crocodile breeding centre
- Dattatreya shrine near the falls
- Chandravanka stream walk
Part of Eastern Ghats.
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