Dudhsagar Waterfall Trekking - Info Req.

shahronakm

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shahronakm

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Ronak.

old india hand

The 7228 stops Kulem (QLM) at 8:10 am, which is probably the same station as Collem.

From maps I would estimate that it is, at least, 12 km following the rail-line between Dudhsagar and Collem. There could be some shortcuts?
To walk/hike in both directions in one day may be possible for the young and fit.

Ronak, on your return please do post your experience on this thread.





The following edited writings are via Google:

… "then to colleum by train and from there, a 12-km trek to dudhsagar falls through the bhagwan mahavir sanctuary. this stretch is polluted with tourist vehicles driving through, but before that is the devil's canyon, a natural rock formation with deep waters lodged in between. after lunch at the camp, time was spent at the dudhsagar falls, but deep in the dim forest, and with no lights at hand, it was time to wind up early.” ...



And from different writer:

… "we set out on the 12 km long trekking route. Part of it, almost half the distance, was along the railway track. In fact the main route, which is also motorable (only jeeps and motorbikes can cruise along this rugged terrain), is a shorter one (only 7 km), but is closed during the monsoons. Reason being, there are two very big streams, out of about 6 others, which can't be crossed as it gets more than the waist-deep.” … “We stopped by a small Hindu temple to relax a bit. One and all used the water tap there to drink and to wash the face. There were manly langurs around the trees. Now, there was a little steep climb of just 10 minutes to get to the Sonaulim [ ? ] railway station as from then on, again we would have to walk along the track for another 4 km. In fact there is a way, downward from the temple to get to the lowest point of the waterfall, but we were headed to be right in front of the waterfall. It took almost an hour's time to get there by passing through three small railway tunnels of 100 - 175 metres. Several times, we got the view of this beautiful and picturesque waterfall already. As the name suggests, dudh means milky and sagar means sea or waterfall, it was very true. It is quite misty around the fall due to strong winds and also due to its rugged construction with a very good height. During the rains, it gets a lot of water." ... "One has to get to the railway tracks to be closest to the fall. It is not possible to dip yourself into the waters during monsoon as current is too strong and dangerous. In fact the steps going down are quite slippery and risky (the government / railways should do something to repair and strengthen the steps). The area is surrounded by lush green hills and a great panoramic view can be had from this point. The station Castle Rock is still further.” … “Some of the older members of this group were already exhausted and were in no mood to go back walking, knowing the fact that there would be a possibility of going back to Kollem by train. So, we trekked along the track again but in upward direction to get to the next station, crossing yet another long tunnel. There was an engine expected in another half an hour which would go to Kollem." ... "So we waited at the tracks, next to the small cross with a shade and several temple bells. Some of the girls preferred to sit in the stream and got completely drenched. Finally, we heard the engine arrive and there it stopped. Some of the earlier passengers got down who then went to see the fall and we replaced them. All of us, about 35, managed to fit around the engine body holding on to the railing." ... "We had to wait for the Delhi-bound Goa Express to pass and then we started. Engine was moving at a slow pace of say 40 - 50 km per hour providing us one of the most memorable journeys. Though it was risky and illegal too, but we did that and did enjoy. I badly missed my video camera as did not carry it! A picturesque ride of half an hour brought us finally to the Kollem station. On the way, we picked up some more people along the track - a great social service! " ... "The atmosphere at the station we quite serene and I liked to be there.” ...




And notes from my guide book:

Directions from Dudhsagar 'Station',

... “falls spanned by an old viaduct, path is steep possibly slippery, head back along the rails from platform and turn right at gap between two tunnels, then fifteen-minute scramble [down?] to shady pool and boulders, can clamber further downstream with care." ...


I can personally say that the 7228 did stop at Dudhsagar on a Saturday morning in October 2004.



o. i. h.

shahronakm

o.i.h.

thanks a lot for your valuable inputs.
Will be very helpful.

Ronak.

thelaukik

My 2 cents.
1. Kulem is same as collem
2. Jeeps will not br plying in monsoon.
3. trekking will be difficult as the rivulets will have a good amount of flow and crossing will be difficult unless you have the equipment and company.
4. I suggest: train route, reach collem by 10 a.m. inquire about train, get off at dudhsagar, enjoy and get back by EOD.

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