Arvalem Waterfalls Goa Information :
Location : Sanquelim village, Bicholim taluka, North Goa district
Height : 50 meters
Best Time to Visit :Monsoon and post monsoon season (August to October)
About the Arvalem Waterfalls in Goa :
Benign Nature has generously bestowed Goa with breath-taking natutal beauty.Apart from the awe-inspiring and strikingly beautiful beaches, Goa also boosts gifted of its lakes, waterfalls and springs of unmatched beauty.
Arvalem waterfall with an altitude of 70 feet is located at Arvalem, about 2 km from Sanquelim and 8 km from Bicholim, in Valpoi taluka, North Goa. It falls in a straight drop and is in its highest glory during the monsoon season. The fall looks stunning with the thunderous gush of water cascading down the rocky terrain of the mountain behind it. The monsoon rain roils the water of this waterfall into a muddy brown color and makes it look more interesting.
In the vicinity of this picturesque site is the 5th century Rock Cut caves called the "Aravalem Caves" also known as the Pandava caves, named after the 5 Pandava brothers of the epic "Mahabharata". The Shree Rudreshwar Temple is also located in the same place it and is a site of an annual Shivratri Zatra.
The Government has also developed a park from which the magnificent view of the waterfall can be relished delightfully.
This secluded region with the astounding vista of the leaping waters in the laps of nature is an ideal destination for private picnics and bird watching. The famous site is also a favorite hunt of the filmmaker, film directors and photographers who love capturing the beauty of this idyllic place.
Accommodations : There are a number of nearby accommodations, none however located at Arvalem itself.
How to Reach Arvalem Waterfalls : You can reach the Sanquelim village by taking a two hour bus ride from Mapusa. But to reach the Arvalem waterfalls, you will have to walk for about half an hour or take a motorbike taxi.
