Cascading from a height of 270ft, Talakona is the tallest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. The forests around the falls have been developed as an ecotourism spot. Consequently, it is an accessible part of the largely out-of-bounds Venkateswara National Park.

The road to Talakona undulates amidst thick forests to ascend to the hilly terrain of Sesachalam. There is a checkpoint a few kilometres before the waterfall, where the entry fees are collected. Ahead a diversion to the left takes you to the guesthouse complex set up under the Community-Based Ecotourism (CBET) scheme. The compound, located on the banks of a small water body and blanketed by a canopy of tall trees, has log huts built on stilts and dormitories.The guesthouse, enclosed by the wilderness and enlivened by the hum of cicadas, offers an unparalleled forest experience. Earlier,wildlife safaris were conducted from here, though at the time of research,they had been discontinued.

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