OneLife Adventa brings to you a unique trek to Dudhsagar Falls on the Goa-Karnataka border. It is a track-trek because you will be trekking through the railway tracks of Konkan railway with breath-taking views of the valley and the falls. Along with the trek, we will be also spending a day at the Margao city in Goa. The trip also includes a wildlife excursion to the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary where birdwatchers will get a real treat.
About Dudhsagar Waterfalls– Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk) is a 4 tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa on Goa's border with Karnataka state. It is 60 km from Panaji city by road and 46 km from Madgaon railway junction by train.
The waterfall is located in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Sanctuary at Collem in South Goa in the Western Ghats.The waterfall is on the border of Karnataka and Goa states. The roads leading to it are maintained by the Goa Forest Department.
Legend has it that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath. One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover her with her dress. It is said that it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope as Dudhsagar Falls to this day as a tribute to the virtue and modesty of the princess.
Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are not particularly spectacular during the dry season. During the monsoon season however, the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of metres (over a thousand feet) in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa. It is a major part of the Goa ecosystem. It is a four-tiered waterfall with a total height of 310 metres (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100 feet).
Light in between the Tunnels
Trek Info
Region: Goa-Karnataka border. Kokan Railway.
Distance: To and Fro – 22 km.
Difficulty: Easy (Mostly walking on railway track)
Endurance level: Medium
Highlights:
DAY 01: Wildlife excursion to Bhagwan Mahavir bird sanctuary.
DAY 02: Trek to Dudhsagar waterfalls from Kulem railway station and back (22K.M railway track trekking)
DAY 03: Fun time at Colva beach.
DATE OF DEPARTURE:
19 September 2014
COST:Rs. 4999 per participant ex-Madgaon Station.
FOR BOOKINGS CALL ON:
7718853027 / 7718853025 / 022-24229292 / 022-67472828
THINGS TO CARRY:
1. A lightweight and versatile backpack to carry water, camera, snacks, rehydrants, etc. during the trek.
2. Raincoat/ windcheater
3. Personal toiletries.
4. Personal medicines.
5. Good trekking shoes with couple of socks, extra change of clothes, Plastic bag to keep wet clothes in.
6. Napkin / Towel.
7. ID card compulsory.
8. Camera (optional).
Binoculars (optional).· Refreshments at various check points on 13thSeptember.
-2 energy bars (at two different intervals).
-2 bottles of water (1 liter each)
-2 bottles of water (1 liter each)
COST INCLUDES:
1. Hotel accommodation near Colva beach on triple sharing basis.
2. Railway station transfers.
3. All transportation as mentioned above.
4. Refreshments.
5. All applicable taxes.
6. Trek leader
7. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
COST EXCLUDES:
1. All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above.
2. Hotel & driver tips (if any).
3. Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.)
4. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Cost Includes".
PAYMENTS:
· FULL payment should be made as advance at the time of booking.
CANCELLATIONS:
· 50% of the cost will be deducted if the travel plan is cancelled by the customer 7 days or more prior to the date of commencement of travel.*
· No money shall be refunded in case of cancellation of travel plan less than 7 days prior to the date of commencement of travel.
· Failure to adhere to the above mentioned payment terms will result in automatic cancellation of the booking of the travel plan and no refund will be given, irrespective of the number of days left before commencement of travel.
*Only if the payment has been made in full at the time of booking. If only part payment is made before cancellation, the refund amount shall only apply to the amount over and above the cancellation charges.