Goa is a verdant natural paradise bounded on the one side by the foothills of the Sahyadri range and on the other by the Arabian Sea. Goa, a tiny green land surrounded by azure waters on the West of India, with its natural picturesque beauty, attractive beaches and famous architectural temples, majestic churches, grand parties and festivals and its rich Anglo-Indian heritage is a great attraction for all tourists. It is called the pearl of the east.
Besides the awe-inspiring and strikingly beautiful beaches in Goa is also gifted with lakes, waterfalls and springs of unmatched beauty. They are located far from the madding crowds, away from the coast, in the interiors.
There are three prime waterfalls of Goa which emerge from great heights and ripple through the rugged terrains. These three rippling cascades of silvery water attract hordes of tourists who prefer blissful solitude of isolated nature rather than the fun and frolic of crowded beaches.
Famous waterfalls in Goa :
Dudhsagar waterfalls :
Sixty kilometers from Goa, on the Goa Karnataka are the Dudhsagar waterfalls. The name being such because from distance the waterfall looks as if streams of milk (dudh) are flowing down. Falling from a height of two thousand feet, Dudhsagar falls are among the 100 highest waterfalls in the world and one of highest falls in the country. Situated among the tropical forests, plunging down the western ghats into a crescent shaped valley, the falls present a breathtaking view from the bottom and a even better one from the top. Though journey to the top takes at least a couple of hours passing through the bushes, boulders and water but its worth that. One can also swim at the bottom of the fall.
Arvalem Waterfalls :
Nine kilometers south of Bicholim town, as you come out of the Rudreshwar temple, descend down the stairs and a twenty four feet high waterfall will welcome your sight. Arvalem waterfall forms a huge lake at the bottom. One can either take a swim or if you want to explore a bit, the place has Arvalem caves. The waterfall, is fully rapturous after the monsoon. The government has also made a park here from where one can enjoy the scenic beauty.
Kesarval Waterfall :
The spring is in its full glory in the monsoons and looks fabulous, brimming with sparkling water. The word "Kesar-val" is derived from the Indian word for eagles that used to maintain a colony here among the afforested slopes. The spring has a reputation among the locals and the bathers who come from faraway places, of having medicinal properties in its waters.
