Dudhsagar Falls in Goa| By Train, Trek, Images

"The Flowing Cascade of Milk"

Dudhsagar Falls, Goa Overview

One of India's tallest waterfalls, the Dudhsagar Falls is located inside the Mollem National Park. The majestic falls are a little farther inland approximately 60 km from Panaji on the Goa - Karnataka Border. Literally translating to Sea of Milk , the 310 m high waterfall is divided into four tiers on the Mandovi river and resemble a heavy rush of milk flowing effortlessly down the hill.

While most people arrive at the Dudhsagar falls by jeep or by their own private transport from Panaji and nearby areas, others choose to visit the falls through a train journey or by trekking. The famous Dudhsagar Railway trek is closed to the public but the trek to the lower falls is still open.

The Dudhsagar falls should be visited during the monsoon when it is in full flow and the surrounding deciduous forests are at their verdant best. However, reaching the falls during monsoon if difficult and it is closed if the water level gets too high.

1. Dudhsagar Falls Trek

There are three main trekking routes to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, each offering unique experiences:

Kuveshi Village Route: This moderately challenging trail offers stunning vie (Read More)ws, though it’s best avoided during the monsoon as the Mandovi River can become dangerous.
Kulhem/Collem Railway Route: Starting at Kulhem railway station, this 11 km trek takes around 6 hours and passes through key sites, including the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary.
Castle Rock Route: The most popular option, this 14 km trail from Castle Rock station in Karnataka includes rugged railway tracks and tunnel passages, with scenic views of streams, lush greenery, and the waterfall.
Trekking here requires good physical fitness, especially for the Castle Rock route due to its rough terrain.

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Best Time to Visit Dudhsagar Falls

During monsoon or soon after monsoon is the best period to visit the falls, as they are in their most rebellious phase of flow and in full verve. However, be careful while choosing the trekking routes to Dudhsagar Falls during this season as the area can become quite slippery along with the added hazard of the river swelling up. Please note that while the beauty around the falls is still glorious in the summers, the falls themselves may not appear in their full strengths. Therefore, its best to avoid visiting the falls in the summers.

Tips

Although few hours at the waterfalls would be enough, it is suggested that you spare a day and travel by train. The journey is worth your time.
Carry mosquito repellants if you intend to stay near the falls overnight.
Do not dive into water at the Devil's canyon as it is deemed tremendously unsafe.
Prior permission maybe needed if you are planning to set up a camp near the falls as they fall under the Mollem National Park boundaries.
Please keep the area and surroundings clean and do not litter as it is a protected forest area.

How to reach Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls can be easily reached by train as well as by road. You can also travel to the falls via Jeeps too. However, the rates for them may vary drastically according to the season.

Via Air: Panaji airport is the nearest airport to Dudhsagar, it is 60kms away from the waterfalls. Taxies and buses are available for commutation. There are direct flights from a couple of destinations including Kochi, Lucknow, Surat, Kannur, Hubli and Ahmedabad. Other connecting flights are available from almost every major city, including Leh.
Rail: Though there is a station called the Dudhsagar, no trains formally halt here. The nearest station is Colem, taxies are available from there to the waterfalls. Some of the efficient trains include from cities such as Velankani, Vizag, Howrah, Chennai and Pune.
Bus: The NH4A highway leads to Dudhsagar. Since there are buses run by Goa tourism, Dudhsagar makes a prominent stop in the ternary.
Other than this, private tour operators also run buses following specific or demanded itinerary covering fixed spots, of which Dudhsagar is one. There are efficient bus lines from most of the prominent cities in the country, including Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Varanasi and Ahmedabad.
Car: Jeeps can be driven through the base of the waterfalls but only in the months from January to May as the water is low then.

Legend of Dudhsagar Falls

According to a long-held myth about the waterfalls, the daughter of the powerful King of the Western Ghats enjoyed bathing here. Her regular routine involved sipping milk from a gold and diamond-studded mug after a nice waterfall shower.

However, during one such blissful day, she learned that she was being watched by a prince. The princess quickly poured the milk all over herself to clad her nudity in front of the prince. After which, she wore the clothes her maids brought running. Thus giving rise to the name "Dudhsagar Waterfalls", which translates to the "Sea of Milk".

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Dudhsagar Falls Reviews

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neha shah

on Dudhsagar Waterfalls 6 years ago

It was an excellent trip with sea water sports, Dudh Sagar waterfall visit was one of the best memorable trips of my life. The natural beauty and white (milk) waterfall were the best. It was an aweso (Read More)me experience. Thank u sea water sports.

Susmitha Vinayan

on Dudhsagar Falls 3 years ago

We visited last Sunday,Dec 5.....Water was scarce.....I was disheartened....Would like to view from train once.....Online booking for the jeep service was very fraudulent....We could never do it on o (Read More)ur own smartphones..After waiting for an hour one boy keeping a snacks n coolbar did it on his phone....Charging 150 per person and 650 for a whole je

Sushama Kamble

on Dudhsagar Falls 3 years ago

It is most beautiful gift of a Nature.amazing. just go and enjoy your trek ,or with your vehicle just visite. Repeatedly i like to visite doodhsagar waterfall. In 1994 first time i visite doodhsagar (Read More)from castlerock by goods train it's awesome journey of my life.

minakshi bane

on Dudhsagar Falls 6 years ago

Dudhsagar is a very beautiful place where we can see different weather and its overall best view to see with your loved ones. This is really wonderful, I love to visit this place.I enjoy a dudhsagar (Read More)water fall trip with sea water sports.