Trekking in the Wilderness of DudhSagar
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Trekking in the Wilderness of DudhSagar
About the Destination: Dudhsagar Falls (literally means Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River on Goa's border with Karnataka. The waterfall is located amidst the dense western ghats in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Sanctuary, South Goa . It lies high up in Mandovi River's watershed. During the monsoon season, the exquisite falls are at its best.
Dudhsagar Falls is listed as one of the tallest waterfalls in India. The water plummets over a thousand feet in large volumes during the rainy season, forming a spectacular natural phenomena in Goa. It is a major part of the Goa's 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).
Trekking to Dudhsagar ideally starts from the scenic location of Castle Rock. There are different trails to reach the falls, which can be chosen according to your comfort and convenience. Any which ways, you will not be able to miss the dense flora and fauna of the region which has some of the rare species of life on earth.
Meal Type: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 1 Dinner. Breakfast & Dinner will be at the Dudhsagar setup camp. Lunch during the trek will be packed food.
Short Itinerary
Friday:
- 8:00 PM Start from Bangalore
Saturday:
- 07.00 AM Reach Ramnagar and have breakfast. Leave for Castle rock after freshening up.
- 09.30 AM Reach Castle Rock
- 10.30 AM Start trek to Dudhsagar
- 01.30 PM Have early lunch (or carry - optional)
- 04.00 PM Reach Dudhsagar Setup camp
- 09:00 PM Dinner
Sunday:
- 06:00AM Wake up and freshen up
- 07.30 AM Finish breakfast
- 08.00 AM Start back for Castle Rock
- 12:00 PM Freshen up and have lunch
- Start back to Bangalore
- Highlights:
- Trek in one of the most scenic spots in Western Ghats
- Water plummeting from the height of 1017 ft
- 14 kms of different trekking trails
- Distance from Bangalore: 547kms
- Start Point / Meeting Point: A convenient meeting point is chosen along the route
- Other Pick Up Points: BTM, Silkboard
- Route Map: Sankeys Rd>Tumkur Road>National Highway 4 to SH 34 in Dharwad>Darbandora>Sancordem>Mollem >Collem>DoodhSagar Waterfalls Trail in Sonaulim
- Nearest Railway Station: Dudhsagar Railway station
- Nearest Airport: Goa Dabolim Airport is 55kms
- Activities: Trekking & Sightseeing
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Attractions around: Goa, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Best Season: Oct to May
- Guide charges for the trekking
- Accommodation in Dudhsagar setup camp for 1 night
- 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 1 Dinner
- Transportation to & from Bangalore
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Rucksack - The broader the straps, the better you will feel. A frame oriented rucksack distributes the weight and supports the back.
- Jackets/Sweater - The weather changes drastically. Night and mornings are cold. Therefore, carrying a light jacket or a sweater is recommended.
- Cargos/ Track pants - A light synthetic track pant that can easily dry when wet in case of rainfall. Cargos are rugged and are good on jungle terrains as it is less likely to be torn by thorns.
- T-Shirt - Carry light cotton t-shirts preferably full sleeves to avoid sun burn. Don’t carry black as it absorbs heat.
- Cap/Hat - A cap or a hat to cover the head and face against the direct sunlight during peak hours.
- Sunglasses - It helps during long hours of cycling in day time
- Shoes - Comfortable sports shoes which are light.
- Socks - Sports or cotton socks that don’t make your feet sweat on long walks. Carrying few extra pairs is always a good idea just in case they get wet.
- Rain coat/Poncho - A compact raincoat or a poncho that can quickly dry when wet is very important considering the amount of rain-shower that happens especially in Monsoon.
- Water Bottle - A 2 litre good leak proof water bottle. Don’t miss the chance to drink spring water, if any.
- Torch - A small sized torch is mandatory. You would not like to be restricted after the sunset.
- Personal Medication Kit - Crocin, Combiflam, Dettol, ORS, Betadine Cream, Volini Spray, Digene, Cotton, Crape Bandage and Band Aid.
- Towel - It should be light and easily dryable after use.
- Toiletries - Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Toilet paper, Sunscreen, etc.
- Avoid uncomfortable clothing during the activities (like sarees, etc.)
- Carrying jewellery or other valuables is not advisable.
- No smoking & consumption of alcohol before or during the activity
- Plastics (like chocolate wrappers, water bottles, beverages bottle, poly-ethane covers, etc., should be carried back to Urban jungle.)
- Means of Transportation ?
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Instructions and Guidelines
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Depends on the number of people like Qualis / Tavera for a group of 4 -6 and Tempo Traveller for large groups.
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