Dudhsagar Waterfall
he magnificent Dudhsagar Waterfall is perched in the high peaks of the
Western Ghats and is a sight to behold especially in the monsoons when
it is in full and furious flow. From a distance, the waterfall appears
like streams of milk rushing down the mountainside. The exhuberent and
spectacular waterfall is located in the Sanguem taluka.Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, this waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, attracts a steady stream of visitors from the coast into the rugged Western Ghats. After pouring across the Deccan plateau, the headwaters of the Mandovi River form a foaming torrent that splits into three streams to cascade down a near-vertical cliff face into a deep green pool.
The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls. Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.
Harvalem (Arvalem) Waterfall
A short distance from the regional town of Bicholim, along the road from
Mayem Lake, is the village of Sanquelim. This is the place where the
colonial government settled its Rajput mercenaries (known as the
'Ranes') in the mid-1700s and where the same mercenaries staged their
successful uprisings during the 19th century.Of interest near Sanquelim are the Arvalem Caves, about a mile from the south-eastern end of Sanquelim. A short 10-minute drive from the caves, the Harvalem Waterfalls are worth visiting after the monsoon (in October) when they cascade noisily through the surrounding trees, but through the dry winter the flow is reduced to a trickle.
This waterfall, which cascades down from the mountains from a height of 50 metres, is not as awe-inspiring as the Dudhsagar Waterfalls spectacle, but is interesting all the same.
Kesarval Spring
The spring at Kesarval is located 22 kms away from Panaji, near the
Verna plateau, off the main National highway road which goes on towards
the town of Margao. The spot can be reached soon after crossing the
bridge on the Zuari river and passing through the village of Cortalim.There is dense undergrowth surrounding the site and above its gorge the hills stretch out in the east and south. A little further down the slope of this ridge to the east, surrounded by the tropical woodlands and waving betel-nut palms is the celebrated spring of Kesarval.
Mayem Lake
This is the most famous lake in Goa and also one of the most popular
tourist destinations on the itinerary of all the conducted sight-seeing
tours.
The lake is located in Bicholim taluka in north Goa, east of the market town of Mapusa. The region in which the lake is located, is mostly unspoilt countryside full of sleepy villages.
The lake itself sits on wooded shores in a landscape of low hills. Birdlife is plentiful here, with a variety of birds making their home on the shores of the lake.
The placid waters of this lake are ideal for boating. Small pedal operated boats are available for a charming boatride on the lake.
The lake is located in Bicholim taluka in north Goa, east of the market town of Mapusa. The region in which the lake is located, is mostly unspoilt countryside full of sleepy villages.
The lake itself sits on wooded shores in a landscape of low hills. Birdlife is plentiful here, with a variety of birds making their home on the shores of the lake.
The placid waters of this lake are ideal for boating. Small pedal operated boats are available for a charming boatride on the lake.
