
Waterfalls
Kothapalli Waterfalls
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 06:00–17:30
- Entry fee
- ₹10
- Best time to visit
- September–February
- From RK Beach
- 115 km
- Travel time
- 3 hr 30 min by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
A recently popular forest waterfall near Paderu with steps down to natural pools.
Kothapalli (Kothapally) Waterfalls near Paderu became popular only in recent years after being found by local villagers.
Tourism authorities have since added parking, steps to the base and small food stalls. The falls spill into rocky pools surrounded by forest, with coffee and strawberry farms nearby.
Roads to the falls are rough in places. Combine it with Lambasingi and Vanjangi on a winter trip.
Highlights
- Forest waterfall with pools
- Steps to the base
- Nearby coffee and strawberry farms
Things to do
- Walk down to the pools
- Combine with Vanjangi and Lambasingi
Safety notes
- Slippery rocks around the pools.
- Do not swim in strong flow.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsAvailable
- Food stallsAvailable
- Wheelchair accessNot available
- LifeguardsNot available
How to reach
- Bus: Buses to Paderu, then jeep or auto.
- Auto: Jeeps from Paderu.
- Cab / car: Best by cab or SUV; rough patches.
Kothapalli, G. Madugula Mandal, near Paderu, Alluri Sitharama Raju district
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