Dudh Sagar Water Falls

josan165

A must visit for people who love nature, who love tough Jungle tracks.

Good Jungle Safari of 45 Minutes one side.

Great place in the lap of nature.

Please see some of the pics we took at the Dudh Sagar Falls and on the way (sitting in the jeep).

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josan165

It is rightly said that it is too far from Calangute.

We went from Candolim. First you have to go to Colem (80 Km approx. from Calangute on taxi). From there you have to hire 4X4 jeep (300/- per person plus forest fee of 20/- per person). It is around 45 minutes Jungle Track through water bodies, small rivers and dense forests.

But, at the end of the day the place is worth spending money and time. It will give you an experience of life-time.

cyberhippie

There also some accomodation possiblities at Molem which is nearbye!!
Thanks for the photos Josan!!!

Palexurdy

You can make a quite comfortable day trip there from the coast (Panjim-Calangute area). For some reason, I thought that the train had stopped running through the falls. Is this not true?

steven_ber

The train stopped calling at Dudhsagar station (I think the station closed), but trains still pass through, this is the main route east from Goa and an important route for passenger trains, and more importantly, goods trains. (more important for the railways in terms of profit)

I’ve heard the falls are not a good idea if you’re not solid on your feet, or if you have children with you, there is said top be a tough walk to get to the falls, I’m not sure how true that is, but the following may be useful to know.

There have just been a few changes in the timetable that would allow tourists to view the falls from the train, I believe there are 2 great views in each direction.

Castle Rock is the next station after the falls.

Madgaon to Castle Rock.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays train 2848 departs Madgaon at 08:15 and gets to Castle Rock station at 09:35.

Train 2848 starts it's journey in Vasko and is unlikely to be late.


Castle Rock to Madgaon.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays train 2847 departs Castle Rock station at 11:40 and gets back to Madgaon by 13:00 (if running on time).

On Sundays train 1097 departs Castle Rock station at 10:30 and gets back to Madgaon by 12:00 (if running on time).


Train 2847 starts it's journey in Calcutta, so could easily be a few hours late, you can telephone from your hotel before you leave to get an idea if it will be late, ask your hotel for the telephone number, they should know it.

Train 1097 starts from Pune and is less likely to be late.

It wouldn't be possible to book tickets for such a short journey, so just buy unreserved 2nd class singe tickets and join a 2nd class carriage, the tickets will cost a very small amount.

Remember to get your return ticket at Castle Rock station.

I've no idea what is at Castle Rock station or close to it, but there must be somewhere to get a chai and a samosa.

Look for something interesting close to the station and let us know about it.

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Palexurdy

Thanks, Steven. It's good to know that the line is still open, it must be an awesome view from up there.

I tried climbing the falls (right side) & ended up losing the path part of the way up. I continued, figuring that if I kept climbing I'd reach the top eventually, but after scrambling through tree roots & along granite slabs to a viewpoint, I realised that I was about 500 metres away & the sound of the falls was only a distant gush. So it's easy to go astray. Needless to say, the descent was more difficult than the ascent & the barrier was down when I'd finished. The path may actually be quite unstable as well if you go soon after monsoon, so take care.

You can also get to some of the middle pools, if I remember correctly.

shahronakm

Josan165,

Thanks for posting the pics of Dudhsagar. From what i have heard it truly is a wonderful place. I had planeed to go there during one of my business trips to Goa, but had to cancel the same.

Ronak.

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josan165

It is true.

The train has stopped runnung to and fro from the falls.

However all trains towards Pune/ Delhi passes through the fall. But it only gives a glimpse of the fall by passing through them. It does'nt stop at the falls. It is so sad. Otherwise it was a very cheap way to see the falls.

But this Jungle Safari has its own charm.

I am sure you will definately enjoy it and will feel it to be a value for money.

It is preferable to stay near the coast line and go for a day trip to Dudh Sagar.

The true life of the Goa trip lies in Beach trip.

josan165

Nav123 believe me it is a great place.

You will enjoy Jungle safari, jeep passing through small rivers, cashew plantation, dense forest with a lot of wildlife. The waterfall is Second highest in India. Water is cool and sweet. You can even enjoy swimming in the base water body of the fall.

Really great place.

jai_sin

Josan165,

Great pics!!

We have also gone to Dudh Sagar in 2004 in a train. But that time we could'nt go to the lake below the water fall.

Is the train still operational?

Post some more pics of the waterfall if you have. We could get only the upperside pics clicked above the railway line.

cyberhippie

If "one" concentrates on the beaches of Goa they will undoubtably experience "the best" in terms of infrastructure.

However a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of Goa's beach resorts, may well be a equally rewarding experience, rustic rural India, even in Goa and the forests here remain a bird watchers paradise!!

Have to disagree guys, there's a lot more to Goa than the "sand" IMHO!

josan165

True!

Goa is not only about Sun and Sand.

One should enjoy the real beauty of Goa. One will definately admire the architecture, the vegetation, spice gardens, wildlife, bird watching etc. etc.

One should look beyond the beaches. However beaches are the main charm here and can't be ignored at all.

All trains towards Pune/ Delhi passes Dudh Sagar, but we enquired from Madgaon Railway station and they told that no trains halts there.

I have more pics of dudh sagar. Will try to post a few more as most of them are family pics.

It is a better option you go to see the falls via road next time. You can enjoy the full view that way only. Jungle Jeep ride is a fun in itself.

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steven_ber

Sorry, not trying to be picky, but I wouldn't want people thinking they're going to get a view the falls if the're likely to be on the wrong train.

The Goa Express goes via Dudhsagar, but the other 4 trains to Delhi go north from Madgaon.

The train to/from Hospet (for Hampi) passes the falls in daylight in both directions.

cyberhippie

And is a sight not to be missed, on the Margao/Hospet stretch grab seats to left of the direction of travel. From here you will have a great view of the Duhdsager waterfall across the valley!!
When you round the curveture at the head of the Valley, you'll actually ride over the falls, a bit of "view preperation" should start on the right side of of the direction of travel, as you leave the bend, you'll just get a glimpse of the upper falls, move quickly over to the right for the views of the waters falling beneath the rail bridge!

The sections of track either side of the falls are equally epic.
Lush forest,as yet virgin, vines draped over the the trees, a view across a distant valley floor; An enbroidered representation of climate and altitudes!
Tunnel masonary of "forcefield" stature, rivlets, hewn rock and a warm feeling of "the forest" close by

For a time I was lost in train journeys I never made, The Andes, China, Switzerland.

Such is the granduer of this 25 km stretch of Indian railways,

The largely empty train judders, hoots and on the Hopset/Margao run, there's a scent of "brakes" in the air, as the canny driver applies just "enough" to pause this monster in his hands! A monster going down a gradient, that keeps the "driver" on his heels!

The few stops on the way down, to cool brakes and pressure add a different feel to this magical train on the way "back" to Goa!!

There's a "jungle" ambience in the air, a few betelnut pickers or hunters appear and reappear, a Monkey screams the "late" arrival of a train! A flock of birds shred a tree as they escape the "iron monster"
Then, almost as if you had never been stationary, the landscape begins to blur, under your feet there's a inperceptable movement as the train, under the expert guidence of the driver, slowly allows the train to decend on to coastal India and Goa!

At Kuelem, there's glimpse of the industrial side of Goa's Western Ghats. The evidence of huge extraction of mineral and ores are to be seen here.
Everything has that red hue, a dusty palour, unshakable, choking red infestement. For the people that live there of course! It represents employment, I wasn't envying their dust incrusted jobs!! As they loaded and unloded ore by hand!!

Our train just passed through

Pretty soon the train is drifting along the marshlands of Goa flat, fruitfull lands that are well irrigated, with ubiqitous red tilled villages and cricket as companions!
Kingfisher, Egrits, buffelo...........

Arriving at Margao station is an Oasis of good food, Biryani anyone!!

A wonderful train journey!!

Spirit of Havelock

http://www.world-waterfalls.com/index.php

The highest is in Karnataka
The second highest is in Orissa
The next three are in Meghalaya

Langshiang Falls
1,107 feet Meghalaya

Nohkalikai Falls
1,100 feet Meghalaya

Nohsngithiang Falls
1,035 feet Meghalaya

Dudh Sagar = 1017 feet Goa

Kynrem Falls
1,000 feet Meghalaya

I've seen all of the above. Meghalaya really is the state for waterfalls!

Dudh Sagar (wonderfull as it is - went there in 99)is not in the top 5

Jog, well, it's all over the internet, including WIKIPEDIA, that it's the highest in India, yet it's shorter than Dudh Sagar! They say it's the second highest in Asia! It's half the size of one in Japan.

You often hear incorrect facts about India repeated over and over again - like Majuli (Assam) is the world's biggest river island - it's not. Always best to check.