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Tada
Do a day trip from Chennai (2–3 h round‑trip) to see Tada Falls and the Kalki Oneness Temple; no overnight stay needed.
Tada is a small town on NH‑5, 65 km north of Chennai. Its main attractions are the nearby Ubbalamadugu (Tada) Falls and the Kalki Oneness Temple. With frequent local trains and buses, a half‑day visit is feasible; accommodation is limited, so most travellers treat it as a day‑trip.
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- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- MAA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tada112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyTada is generally safe for day visitors; watch train schedules and keep valuables secure in crowded stations.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAA Chennai International Airport (About 65 km (40 mi) (≈1.5 h by car) to Tada).MAA Chennai International Airport (About 40 mi (65 km) (≈1.5 h by car) to Tada).
- Getting aroundLocal trains run every 2 h from Chennai Central to Tada; last train departs Tada at 20:30.Local trains run every 2 h from Chennai Central to Tada; last train departs Tada at 8:30 PM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHotel Rishi Gardens (Sullurpeta), a night, per person₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel Rishi Gardens (Sullurpeta), a night, per person₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedHotel Rishi Gardens (Sullurpeta), a night, per person₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAA Chennai International Airport (About 65 km (40 mi) (≈1.5 h by car) to Tada)MAA Chennai International Airport (About 40 mi (65 km) (≈1.5 h by car) to Tada)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
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38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local trains run every 2 h from Chennai Central to Tada; last train departs Tada at 20:30. Mofussil buses connect Chennai, Tirupati and Nellore via NH‑5. Hire a taxi or auto‑rickshaw for the 5 km road to the falls.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ubbalamadugu (Tada) Falls
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Take a local train to Tada (≈1 h), then a 5 km (3.1 mi) road west via Varadayyapalem village; hire a taxi or walk.Take a local train to Tada (≈1 h), then a 3.1 mi (5 km) road west via Varadayyapalem village; hire a taxi or walk.
Popular trekking spot; no entry fee.
Kalki Oneness Temple
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
From Tada town, 3 km (1.9 mi) north on NH‑5; reachable by auto‑rickshaw.From Tada town, 1.9 mi (3 km) north on NH‑5; reachable by auto‑rickshaw.
Check opening hours before visiting.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bigstay Apartment Hotel (Sullurpeta)
AC rooms, 4‑star, good for one night; price from ₹4,000 + taxes
Hotel Rishi Gardens (Sullurpeta)
Basic rooms, local food, price not listed
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹2,000–3,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,500–5,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bigstay Apartment Hotel (Sullurpeta)2 × 3 nights × ₹5,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹3,500 | ₹21,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,500 per person per day, bed included | ₹51,000≈ US$600 |
From ₹4,000 + taxes, AC rooms
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snack (samosa, banana fritters) | ₹40–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last train from Tada to Chennai leaves at 20:30; plan return before then.Last train from Tada to Chennai leaves at 8:30 PM; plan return before then.
- Accommodation options are limited; book ahead if staying overnight.
- Check temple opening hours; they may vary seasonally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
Indian nationals: contact nearest police station; foreign visitors: Indian embassy in New Delhi (check consular services).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chennai ↔ Tada train: about ₹150 (≈ US$2) one‑way, trains every 2 h, last departure 20:30about ₹150 (≈ US$2) one‑way, trains every 2 h, last departure 8:30 PM
- Auto‑rickshaw to Tada Falls: ≈₹200 round‑trip
Say or show
- इसे कितना है? — How much is this? (ise kitna hai?)
- रेलवे स्टेशन कहाँ है? — Where is the train station? (railway station kahan hai?)
- पानी चाहिए, कृपया — I would like water, please (pani chahiye, kripya)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Sullurpeta if you want a rest after trekking.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Pulicat Lake for birdwatching.
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