Jalada Waterfall Wilderness Camp
EcoHikes · Ananthagiri forests · Private experience

Jalada Waterfall Wilderness Camp

Camp by the waterfall. Live the wild.

Sleep beside a hidden waterfall — one of the most unique overnight adventures in the Eastern Ghats, built privately for your group alone.

Jalada Wilderness Camp is a customized experience only: a 2-day, 1-night wilderness camp beside a stunning waterfall in the Ananthagiri forests, for groups of one to seven. Swim, ride the natural water slides, learn to set up camp, cook dinner together, and fall asleep to the sound of falling water. Day two climbs the upper tiers — rock scrambling, basic climbing techniques, photography — before lunch by the pools and the drive home.

RegionAnanthagiri forests
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
Trek distance3–5 km
Elevation~900–1,100 m
Difficulty●●○○○ Beginner
Best seasonJuly – February
GroupPrivate only · 1–7 people
StayWaterfall-side camping
Exclusive waterfall campingHammocks by the waterWater slides & natural poolsCook dinner togetherUpper-tier explorationBasic climbing & scramblingSmall private group

The journey

Day 1
Journey to the falls & camp life
07:00
Departure from Visakhapatnam
08:00
Breakfast on the way
12:30
Reach Jalada waterfall
13:00
Lunch beside the waterfall
14:00
Swim · water slide · explore

Photography and forest wandering

16:00
Set up the campsite

Tents, hammocks and the camp kitchen — you learn it all

18:00
Gather firewood, cook together

Dinner made as a team

21:00
Campfire, stories & stargazing

Overnight beside the waterfall

Day 2
Explore · adventure · return
06:00
Wake up beside the waterfall

Morning tea & breakfast

09:00
The upper tiers

Rock scrambling, basic climbing techniques, photography

12:30
Lunch & relax by the pools

Pack up camp

14:00
Begin the return journey
19:00
Arrive in Visakhapatnam

*Timings are approximate and may vary with weather and trail conditions.

Moments from this trail

Camp at the falls
Camp at the fallsTents pitched a stone's throw from the water
The hammock hour
The hammock hourStrung between forest trees
Night by the fire
Night by the fireJust your group and the forest
Sunset silhouette
Sunset silhouetteThe day winding down
Morning stillness
Morning stillnessQuiet minutes above the clouds
First light
First lightSunrise from the camp country
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What your contribution holds

Everything that's taken care of
Transport from Vizag

Both ways

All meals

Day 1 lunch through Day 2 lunch

Camping equipment

Tents, mats, hammocks & sleeping bags

Trek leader & facilitator

Waterfall access, guidance & outdoor skills

First aid & safety support

Experience facilitation

Camp craft, cooking, climbing basics

Yours to arrange
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal gear
  • Anything not mentioned above

What to carry

  • Quick-dry clothes & towel
  • Trekking / water shoes
  • Warm layer for the night
  • Extra clothes
  • Torch / headlamp
  • Personal medicines

Questions, answered

What makes this different from the waterfall treks?

You don't visit the waterfall — you live beside it for a night, privately, with no other batch around.

Do we really cook our own dinner?

Together with the lead, yes — gathering firewood and cooking at camp is half the memory.

Is the climbing hard?

Day two's scrambling is optional and basic — taught on the spot, no experience needed.

When is it best?

July to February — the monsoon and post-monsoon months keep the falls full and the forest green.

What people say

5.0★★★★★49 reviews · Tripadvisor & Google
★★★★★

“We explored a hidden waterfall deep in the Eastern Ghats — peaceful, untouched, absolutely worth the trek. No rush, no commercial vibe, just genuine people helping you connect deeply with nature.”

Trek participantNov 2025 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“A perfect place to relax and forget everything for a while. The trek was short and easy, and the sound of the waterfall was beautiful.”

Trek participantNov 2025 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“A mesmerising waterfall trek — magical. Ravi, Naveen and Manohar take care of people and make every trek safe and memorable. This was my 3rd time with Ecohikes and many more to come.”

SwatiAug 2024 · Tripadvisor

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How joining works

01Place your request

Fill the short form or write to us — we reply within a day.

02We confirm the details

A quick call or WhatsApp — fitness, season, group, dates.

03Advance contribution

A 50% advance holds your place; the rest on trek day.

04Confirmation mail

Your confirmation arrives by mail — and you join the batch WhatsApp circle.

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