Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet) in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.  There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath. One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover her with her dress. It is said that it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope as Dudhsagar Falls to this day as a tribute to the virtue and modesty of the princess.  This is equally scenic but less popular route. One has to get down at Kuhlem (Collem) railway station and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away. It normally takes 2–3 hours to reach. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route and also the complete stretch of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls.   Pics from Yashwanth Shetty: https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/Batch1DudhsagarWaterfallTrekWithTMI Itinerary for the trip as below: - Day 1: 21st September 2013, Saturday Meeting point at Pune Railway station at 15:00 Hrs. We will be catching the Goa Express at 16.35 Hrs Overnight Journey toward Dudhsagar Station Day 2: 22nd September 2013, Sunday Reach Dudhsagar Station by 4.00 Hrs Sleep/ Fun time till wee hours Breakfast Visit Dudhsagar Waterfall by 06:00 Hrs - 10:30 Hrs Explore Waterfall. Start Return Journey by 11:00 hrs (11 KM Railway Track Walk) Reach Kulem Railway Station by 14:00 Hrs Lunch and Change 14:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs Catch the Goa Express at 16:36 Hrs and Get down at Belgaum Station at 19:30 Hrs Catch the Belgaum to Pune Luxury Bus Dinner on the way Day 3: 23rd September 2013, Monday Reach Pune by 3 am , Early Morning on Monday. From Pune catch the Train / Bus and Reach Mumbai by 7 am Charges: 1650/-Inclusions: Sleeper Coach Train Reservation from Pune to Dudhsagar. General Compartment Railway Tickets from Kulem to Belgaum. Belgaum to Pune by Luxury Non Ac Bus. Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch. (Veg). TMI Expertise Charges Exclusions: Train / Bus Travelling Food (Saturday and Sunday Night Dinner) Mineral Waters, Cold drinks Payment details: One needs to pay Rs 1000 as advance at the time of booking. (Non Refundable) Account Details Bank Name: ICICI Bank Account ID: 123801501755 Account Type: Savings Bank Account 2Account name: MANOJ KALWAR Branch: MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY IFSC code: ICIC0001238 (Once payment is done, please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Age) Things to carry: ID Proof Full Sleeves round neck Tee shirt and Full length Lowers,calf length socks( 2 pairs) Shoes either trekking or sports ( Good firm Sole ),No floaters/Slippers on track Water – 2 liters Torch (High Quality) , Candles, Match Sticks, Salt Packets, Tobacco Packets. Cover your bag completely in Plastic. Zip Lock Plastics to keep wallet , Cash, Mobile etc Bedding with extra Papers, Extra ClothesWindcheaters, Poncho, Cap, Camera (Optional) etc Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Medicine those that you require usually. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.) Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. Pack your bags to save them from getting wet. For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below: Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633 Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 (Pls Msg if calls not answered.) Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won't be considered as confirmation) Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis. 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Waterfall of India – Dudhsagar waterfall in Goa
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