The trek is 12 km long (one way).

Trek Level of difficulty: Moderate

The hike will take about eight hours.

One of the 108 theerthas that are said to be in the Tirumala hills is Tumburu Theertham. The thumburu theertham is opened only on one day day in the year (on Chaithra Poonima). The thermonuclear facility is closed to the public for the rest of the year. The thumburu has a long past that goes back to the Vedic times, and there are many stories about the theertham. People who take a dip in the thumburu theethan water are said to have good luck and time. Before you plan to visit Thumburu Theertham, please read the following.

Things to keep in mind before going to Thumburu Theertham:

Thumburu theertham lies 16 kilometres from Papa Vinasanam dam and can be reached by only full trekking. There is no transport to reach Thumburu theertham except walk and trek.
Old people, Pregnant ladies and people who cant trek are not recommended to visit this place.

The Theertham is opened for just one day in a year, so dont try to visit in the remaining days.
You need to take adequate water bottles and food before you visit the places. We dont have any facilities, medical issues and a place to stay on the way to theertham.
The trip will continue through the dense forest and climbing rocks are involved.

Please dont trust business men for this visit. TTD will make arrangement like water, ropes etc to help people but to a very minimum level.
Thumburu theertham is most visited theertham, which drags a huge crowd.
It is suggested to call TTD Customer care before hand and check the date and allowance.

Dates of Tumburu Theertham 2023 Dates: 07 March 2023

ow to Reach Thumburu Theertham:

To reach thumburu theertham, you need reach Papavinasanam Dam and only on this day the dam gates will be opened and people will be let cross the dam to the other side and start to climb the mountain. From this point you need to follow people for information and has to be be in a group while you start walk and trek. Click Here to know how to Reach Papavinasanam.

What you can Visit in Thumburu Theertham:

Thumburu theertham is a wonder of nature and also his highness. You will travel in between two valleys through which water has flowed for millions of years and has caused a huge destruction. You will reach a small water falls and small tanks where you can see the full nature beauty. The real “Bangaru Balli” is said to live here, which is in general cannot be spotted in general. You will see a small image of Lord Thumbura here.