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WTA CLUB,DUDHSAGAR WATERFALLS RAIL TREK ON 01 & 02 AUG 2015

Posted: 10 May 2015 08:04 AM PDT

Dudhsagar Waterfalls Trek For Detail Schedule Visit Our Website: http://wildtrekadventure.com/dudhsagar-waterfalls-rail-trek-on-01-02-aug-2015/ PLACE NAME:DUDHSAGAR WATERFALLS LOCATION :GOAWATERFALL HEIGHT:1017 ftNo.OF DROPS:4 Dudhsagar Waterfalls- springing from from a lofty height of 600m is located on the Goa-Karnataka border. It lies at a distance of 60 km from Panaji and 10 km from Colem Railway Station.Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa on Goa's border with Karnataka state. It is four-tiered. It is 60 km from Panaji city by road and 46 km from Madgaon railway junction by train and 60 km from Belgaum by train and 55 km from Belgaum by road. 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) One has to get down at Kulem (Collem) OR Dudhsagar railway station and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away from Kulem And 1 km From Dudhsagar. It normally takes 2–3 hours to reach Waterfall From kulem Station And 20-25 Min From Dudhsagar. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route and also the complete stretch of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls. Day 1 .01 August Meeting point at Pune Railway Station at 10:30 pm, We will be catching the Poorna Express... Read more

WTA CLUB,PUNE...LAKE SIDE CAMPING & TREK TO JUNGLI VASOTA On 16 & 17 May 2015

Posted: 10 May 2015 07:49 AM PDT

WILD TREK ADVENTURE CLUB,PUNEREG.NO.MH/1479/2013/PUNEWTA CLUB ,PUNE (10th BATCH TO VASOTA )TREK INFO:VASOTA FORT (3842ft)Hill FortDist: Satara ,MaharashtraVasota stands tall amidst the dense evergreen forests of the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and will mesmerize you with its beauty.Each contour of the Vasota hills enhances its beauty many times over. A trek through this dense forest is an exciting and thrilling experience.ONE NEED TO HIRE A BOAT FROM BAMNOLI AND AFTER PLEASANT BOATING OF 1 AND HALF HOUR THE ACTUAL TREK STARTS.Situated on the western edge of the Satara District Vasota is covered in dense forest all the way through. With panoramic view of the shiv saagar lake on the eastern sife and the konkan plains on the west and surrounded by the river Koyna Vasota makes a special treat for trekkers.There are two forts, juna Vasota and navin Vasota. juna Vasota on top of babukada - the second tallest cliff in Maharashtra is not accessible. There are two entrances to the navin Vasota one of which is in a dilapidated state as of now and the fort can be entered through only the second entrance. On entering the fort there is aHanuman temple which is devoid of a roof. From here the straight path leads to the remnants of the fort. The left path leads to the Kalkaiche Thane. On the way is the Mahadeo temple and ahead of it is Machi with spectacular views of the surrounding region. You can also see the Babukada reminiscent of Konkankad of Harishchandragad. The mountain ahead of Babukada is the old Vasota.BAMNOLIBamnoli, famous for its natural beauty, is a major tourist attraction located in the Satara District of Maharashtra, at distances of about 36 km from Satara City and 20 km from Kaas Lake. Bamnoli is a village situated on the banks of Shivsagar Lake, which is a backwater lake in the vicinity of Koyna Dam, constructed on River Koyna.BABUKADA (CLIFF)Babukada on Vasota – second highest cliff in Sahyadri, After Kokankada on Harishchandragad is the highest.Website:http://wi... Read more

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