Talakona is famous for the temple of Sri Siddheswara Swamy and beautiful waterfalls. Talakona Waterfalls is 40 km from Tirupati. People from Chittor district and neighboring districts will gather on 1st January and Mahasivaratri festival days and weekends to pray god and enjoy the water falls. Puranas says that those who do not have children come here and pray god for children and name their children as Siddaiah or Siddamma. The water falls are four km from the temple.This waterfall is considered as the entrance to the hills of Tirumala on which the shrine of Lord Venkateshwara is located. This 270 ft cascade is a perennial one and famous for its medicinal effects. November to January is the best season to visit.
The water is rich in minerals which flows through herbs and it has healing & increases our immune resistance. Talakona was declared as Bio-Sphere Reserve since variety of herbs and plant species avaliable plenty.
Film shootings will be going round the year, you have resorts and cottages avialable to enjoy your plesant stay. It is advised to visit during the months Dec - March, Jan and Feb will be ideal.
Talakona Water Falls, Oh I can't forget the view. It's mesmerising. I have been there a couple of time and let me tell you If you are planning a trip to chittoor then check out other places to visit in chittoor.
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