Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Goa
However, you get there — a two hour train trip from Margoa, or a hired taxi or bus or even motorcycle — it’s worth your while to find your way to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of the highest waterfalls in the world. These falls may be found on the border of Karnataka and Goa, India. They plunge down about two thousand feet into the forests of the Western Ghats. The view from above will take your breath away.
It’s a magnificent spot, set in a rich green forest, criss-crossed with many streams, and is a complete change from the beaches and market places. When you arrive at the park entrance, there will be two fees: to enter the park, as well as for your transportation inside the park. You don’t really have an option here; I would NOT recommend walking. The 4×4 transport may be a bit tight and the roads might be somewhat rough, but you won’t regret the view it gives you into this flora and fauna of the area. Inside the park, you may catch a sight of enormous spider webs, the size of dining room table tops, stretched out between the trees. Didn’t see any of the spiders that could spin such webs, but I was looking for them.
Once you’re at the site, a quick walk over stones, leads you to the falls themselves, one of the highest falls in India. This is also the habitat of a very engaging and bold monkey. If you want to feed the monkeys, the guides sell bananas and nuts — but, be careful, these mischievous creatures will try to just take whatever they like. I really liked the infant monkeys, too.
You can swim at the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, too, although the water can be really cold. And be certain that the water is calm wherever you swim. If you more adventurous and a good climber, you can go up to the head of the falls — a path that takes you through all the bushes and around boulder and through water. About two hours later, after a hard climb, you’ll be at the top. Generally, though, the area around the falls is a great place to picnic. You should plan to spin the whole day there, after which time you’ll certainly be wanting to find any of the luxury hotels goa has to offer.
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