# 17 Trek to Dudhsagar waterfall on 15th-16th August 2015
Dudhsagar Highlights:
Magnificent View of Dudhsagar Waterfall.
12 kms walk through Railway track with Beautiful Nature
Train passes through a fall, Memorable for Photography
Famous spot in Chennai Express Movie
India’s fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m
About:
The magnificent Dudhsagar Waterfall is perched in the high peaks of the Western Ghats and is a sight to behold especially in the monsoons when it is in full and furious flow. From a distance, the waterfall appears like streams of milk rushing down the mountainside. The exuberant and spectacular waterfall is located in the Sanguem taluka.
Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, this waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, attracts a steady stream of visitors from the coast into the rugged Western Ghats. After pouring across the Deccan plateau, the headwaters of the Mandovi River form a foaming torrent that splits into three streams to cascade down a near-vertical cliff face into a deep green pool.
The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of thfalls. Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest that is only accessible on foot or by train.
Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, this waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, attracts a steady stream of visitors from the coast into the rugged Western Ghats. After pouring across the Deccan plateau, the headwaters of the Mandovi River form a foaming torrent that splits into three streams to cascade down a near-vertical cliff face into a deep green pool.
The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of thfalls. Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest that is only accessible on foot or by train.
History:
The legend tells the story of this powerful and wealthy king who ruled a kingdom in the Western Ghats. His lavish and opulent palace in the hills was surrounded by vast gardens which were full of deers and gazelles.
The legend tells the story of this powerful and wealthy king who ruled a kingdom in the Western Ghats. His lavish and opulent palace in the hills was surrounded by vast gardens which were full of deers and gazelles.
The King had a beautiful daughter, who used to enjoy taking a bath during the hot summers, in the picturesque lake near the forest on the edge of the King's palace grounds. It was her habit to finish her bath and have a jugful of sugared milk in a jug made of pure gold.
One day when she was finishing her usual jug of milk she found herself being watched by a handsome prince standing amongst the trees. Embarrassed by her inadequate bathing attire, the resourceful Princess poured the sugared milk in front of her to form an improvised curtain to hide her body, while one of the maids rushed to cover her with a dress. Thus was the legend born. The sugared milk (dudh) poured down the mountainside and continued to flow in torrents as a tribute to the everlasting virtue and modesty of the Princess of the Ghats. The Dudh Sagar (Sea of Milk) continues to flow to this day and attracts thousands of visitors to one of the most popular and famous tourist spots in the state of Goa.
One day when she was finishing her usual jug of milk she found herself being watched by a handsome prince standing amongst the trees. Embarrassed by her inadequate bathing attire, the resourceful Princess poured the sugared milk in front of her to form an improvised curtain to hide her body, while one of the maids rushed to cover her with a dress. Thus was the legend born. The sugared milk (dudh) poured down the mountainside and continued to flow in torrents as a tribute to the everlasting virtue and modesty of the Princess of the Ghats. The Dudh Sagar (Sea of Milk) continues to flow to this day and attracts thousands of visitors to one of the most popular and famous tourist spots in the state of Goa.
Tour Schedule:
Day 1: Saturday
Pune – Kulem
4.00 pm: All Rangers have to report Pune station near Comesum Restaurant on Platform No. 1 by Sharp 04.00 pm. Board 12780 Goa Express (Non AC Sleeper) by 04.30 pm & proceed towards Kulem.
Day 2: Sunday
Dudhsagar – Kulem – Belgaon – Pune
03.00 am: Wake up. Fresh yourself, change your cloths, if required in a Train only, Toilets / Changing Facilities are not available at Dudhsagar & please keep your Bags ready
04.00 am: Reach Dudhsagar.Get down immediately because train stops for One Minute only
04.30 am: Start 11 km walk towards stunning Dudhsagar Waterfall
07.30 am: Reach Dudhsagar waterfall. Enjoy views of Dhudhsagar. Entering in to the waterfall is not allowed for safety purpose. Click the movement with your best buddies at Dudhsagar waterfall
09.30 am: Tea & Have Pack Breakfast
10.30 am: Starts return Trek towards Kulem Railway Station via Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary (12 km). (Depend on monsoon condition)
01.00 pm: Will take lunch at kulem railway station.
04.00 pm: Gather at Kulem Railway station.04.20 pm: Board 12779 Goa Express & start return journey towards Pune.
Day 3: Monday
04.35 am: Reach Pune Station with amazing memories of tour.
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