Tada Falls - Team-BHP

TheDoc · 3rd January 2008, 17:55

Has anyone here been to the Tada falls? Is it possible to drive up there with a Safari 4x4?

How good are the Michelin Syncrones off road?

Krishna_Pondy · 5th January 2008, 11:05

Hi Doc, I have been to Tada falls. I am not sure how far you can drive your safari up to. My only word of caution is, its not a regulated forest area so I have heard from many people who have been there and have also experienced myself......robbery of auto parts when you park your vehicle and go trekking up hill to the falls. The parts robbed range from petrol (2 wheelers) to music system, battery, valuables (CDs and any other stuff inside the car) and even all the wheels in the car.

I didnt trek till the water falls but just 2 water streams and had good fun...I went in the season time (Nov 2007). The trip till we returned back to car & bikes was amazing and unforgettable but once we saw our car & bikes robbed, we had a really bad time and all our happiness was spoiled.

So please be careful....plan and have a nice trip.

musicmanaman · 16th January 2008, 12:58

I have been to Tada falls, however that was about 10 yrs back, I don't think a Safari will reach till the base of the camp. there is a leather factory about 7 kms from the village and from the factory it's about 5 kms to the base camp. The falls base camp is about 12kms fro m the village, i think it was called vardapalium. I had a friend who's grandfather was the actual owner of the farm, so we got treated well.

Did I like the place, you bet I did, it's one of those experiences that I shall not forget.

vinod_nookala · 16th January 2008, 13:54

hi
We have been to the base camp of tada falls during a OTR recently in chennai. The road is good for safari and if driven carefully even a 2wd in dry season will do. But 4wd is recommended for surprises as it is a jungle track. We did take our jeep along the stream upwards but as the water was deep and some steep slopes ahead we reurned. Do not take safari into the stream, it is not safari kind of terrain, you need short wheel base to survive in such places. Do venture out with another 4x4 to the base camp to rescue your self incase u get stuck!
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.. Check out the link for some off roading we did enroute TADA falls base camp.

nitrous · 16th January 2008, 13:59

Is it possible to off-road till the Tada waterfalls?
I mean proper ,hardcore off-roaders.

musicmanaman · 16th January 2008, 14:13

Nitrous
Off roading till tada falls should be possible, best I can remember is that at places the road get's narrow, but still I think a proper vicheal should be able to reach the base without issues. I suggest try it, it's worth the ride, the place is just great, atleast it was great when I had gone there about 10-11 yrs back, not many people knew of tada falls then, don't know how things are now, I live in Calcutta now.

nitrous · 16th January 2008, 14:36

I think the chennai off-roaders had visited Tada, a few weekends back.
Not sure, how far they'd gone.

headers · 22nd January 2008, 13:19

till the base of the water falls..we went..and a greaves auto put us to shame .. cos it did the same water crossings without any spotter or outside help..!!

And so did 2 Hero Hondas with 3 guys each!!

headers · 22nd January 2008, 13:25

Well..FYI , Tada is a great place to visit..we visited tada some 10 weeks ago. A bunch of 14 jeeps ranging from the humble gypsy king to the mighty Toyota Prado.. and ofcourse the ubiquitous CJ 3Bs and the MM540s..

The Journey to Tada from Chennai is a good 3 hours on the GNT road from Chennai, via Redhills.

The distance is only around 70 kms..but the mighty jeeps are not driven fast for safety issues of other road users..hence the 3 hours time..

We took a left turn into the town off the GNT road and had to drive in for around 15 kms or so. The town is your last hope for water, food, alcohol etc.. so guys please stock up..

The drive from the village towards the falls is very picturesque and one can do the entire stretch in 2WD vehicles..you dont require 4wd unless you plan to do all the water crossings..

Samurai · 22nd January 2008, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krishna_Pondy

The trip till we returned back to car & bikes was amazing and unforgettable but once we saw our car & bikes robbed, we had a really bad time and all our happiness was spoiled.

Sorry about your loss. But I guess that's a very good excuse to off-road all the way to the falls.

3rd January 2008, 17:55	#1 (permalink)
TheDoc Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 46	Tada Falls Has anyone here been to the Tada falls? Is it possible to drive up there with a Safari 4x4? How good are the Michelin Syncrones off road?

5th January 2008, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
Krishna_Pondy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai / Pondicherry Posts: 2	Tada Falls - Be careful about robbery of car parts Hi Doc, I have been to Tada falls. I am not sure how far you can drive your safari up to. My only word of caution is, its not a regulated forest area so I have heard from many people who have been there and have also experienced myself......robbery of auto parts when you park your vehicle and go trekking up hill to the falls. The parts robbed range from petrol (2 wheelers) to music system, battery, valuables (CDs and any other stuff inside the car) and even all the wheels in the car. I didnt trek till the water falls but just 2 water streams and had good fun...I went in the season time (Nov 2007). The trip till we returned back to car & bikes was amazing and unforgettable but once we saw our car & bikes robbed, we had a really bad time and all our happiness was spoiled. So please be careful....plan and have a nice trip.

16th January 2008, 13:54	#4 (permalink)
vinod_nookala BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 134 View My Garage	hi We have been to the base camp of tada falls during a OTR recently in chennai. The road is good for safari and if driven carefully even a 2wd in dry season will do. But 4wd is recommended for surprises as it is a jungle track. We did take our jeep along the stream upwards but as the water was deep and some steep slopes ahead we reurned. Do not take safari into the stream, it is not safari kind of terrain, you need short wheel base to survive in such places. Do venture out with another 4x4 to the base camp to rescue your self incase u get stuck! YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.. Check out the link for some off roading we did enroute TADA falls base camp. __________________ Go anywhere do anything!

16th January 2008, 13:59	#5 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 3,967 View My Garage	Is it possible to off-road till the Tada waterfalls? I mean proper ,hardcore off-roaders. __________________ When in Rome, Do a Roman

16th January 2008, 14:36	#7 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 3,967 View My Garage	I think the chennai off-roaders had visited Tada, a few weekends back. Not sure, how far they'd gone. __________________ When in Rome, Do a Roman

16th January 2008, 12:58	#3 (permalink)
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 190	I have been to Tada falls, however that was about 10 yrs back, I don't think a Safari will reach till the base of the camp. there is a leather factory about 7 kms from the village and from the factory it's about 5 kms to the base camp. The falls base camp is about 12kms fro m the village, i think it was called vardapalium. I had a friend who's grandfather was the actual owner of the farm, so we got treated well. Did I like the place, you bet I did, it's one of those experiences that I shall not forget.

16th January 2008, 14:13	#6 (permalink)
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 190	Nitrous Off roading till tada falls should be possible, best I can remember is that at places the road get's narrow, but still I think a proper vicheal should be able to reach the base without issues. I suggest try it, it's worth the ride, the place is just great, atleast it was great when I had gone there about 10-11 yrs back, not many people knew of tada falls then, don't know how things are now, I live in Calcutta now.

22nd January 2008, 13:19	#8 (permalink)
headers BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai..the city of cars.. Posts: 887	till the base of the water falls..we went..and a greaves auto put us to shame .. cos it did the same water crossings without any spotter or outside help..!! And so did 2 Hero Hondas with 3 guys each!! __________________ Throttle control..Torque Talks

22nd January 2008, 13:25	#9 (permalink)
headers BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai..the city of cars.. Posts: 887	Well..FYI , Tada is a great place to visit..we visited tada some 10 weeks ago. A bunch of 14 jeeps ranging from the humble gypsy king to the mighty Toyota Prado.. and ofcourse the ubiquitous CJ 3Bs and the MM540s.. The Journey to Tada from Chennai is a good 3 hours on the GNT road from Chennai, via Redhills. The distance is only around 70 kms..but the mighty jeeps are not driven fast for safety issues of other road users..hence the 3 hours time.. We took a left turn into the town off the GNT road and had to drive in for around 15 kms or so. The town is your last hope for water, food, alcohol etc.. so guys please stock up.. The drive from the village towards the falls is very picturesque and one can do the entire stretch in 2WD vehicles..you dont require 4wd unless you plan to do all the water crossings.. __________________ Throttle control..Torque Talks

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