Good Time
Adilabad in September
Telangana, India
September is the crossover month — waterfalls still flowing, tigers returning
Why September scores 4/5
Weather
Post-monsoon — waterfalls + reserve
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate — forest roads to waterfalls. road condition: Good NH to Adilabad, narrow roads to waterfalls. public transport: Trains from Hyderabad to Adilabad. Local transport limited.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 310km (6h), Nagpur 280km (5h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: District hospital available. Kuntala Falls and forest areas 30-50km from hospital.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Adilabad — town center
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good in town. Very patchy at Kuntala Falls and forest areas.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Waterfall spectacle for older kids, Wildlife potential
Elevation
264m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓nature-lovers
- ✓wildlife-enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Occasional rain
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January offers tiger reserve access though falls are… |
| February | 4/5 | February tiger sightings peak as water sources… |
| March | 3/5 | The forest dries and the falls reduce to… |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon begins — falls activate |
| July | 5/5 | Peak — monsoon waterfalls |
| August | 5/5 | Peak — all falls at maximum |
| Septemberviewing | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — waterfalls + reserve |
| October | 4/5 | Good — complete access |
| November | 4/5 | November at Adilabad: 15–30°C, Kuntala Falls thinned but tiger reserve dry and productive. Gond tribal villages workable — wildlife over waterfalls this month. |
| December | 4/5 | December is for the tiger reserve and tribal culture — not the… |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 310km (6h), Nagpur 280km (5h). Roads: Good NH to Adilabad, narrow roads to waterfalls. Self-drive: Moderate — forest roads to waterfalls. Public transport: Trains from Hyderabad to Adilabad. Local transport limited.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
264m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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