Dudhsagar Waterfalls
Location
Situated 60 Km from Margoa, on the eastern border of Goa-Karnataka.
Best season to visit
The fall is generally calm durin summers. During monsoon, the falls
become alive and attracts tourists mostly during monsoon season.
About the falls
The Dudhsagar Falls are amongst the top 100 highest waterfalls in
world. Situated on the border of Goa and Karnataka, the Dudhsagar
Waterfalls takes a steep plunge 2000 feet down in the wooded
mountains of the western Ghats. Believed to be amongst the highest
falls in the country, these magnificent falls are located in a
blissful tropical jungle with crisscrossing streams. The view from
the top of the falls is breathtaking. The falls looks even better at
magical light of dawn.
What to do at falls
Swimming is a good options at the bottom of the falls. But one has
to make sure that the water is calm in desired area. The sure-footed
adventurers could try and climb up to the head of the falls through
bushes, boulders and water. It’s a tough climb which takes at
least a couple of hours. The fall's surrounding area form a good
picnic spot. While visiting Dudhsagar falls, one should ensure that
at least entire day is spent near the falls.
Getting there
Dudhsagar falls are in the forests of western ghats. The falls can
be reached by a train from Margoa. The train takes around 2 hours.
Alternatively, taxis and buses can be hired. Motorcycles are not
recommended as the way to falls have many rivers and canals, which
often overflow. Reaching Margoa is easier, as Margoa is connected by
direct trains to the nearby states. The Dambolin Airport in
Vasco-da-Gama is 5 Km from Margoa.
Accommodations
There are not much options near Dudhsagar falls. There is a Forest
rest-house, owned by KTDC, near the falls. Else visitors can stay at
Margoa and plan a one day trip to Dudhsagar Falls.
