Dudhsagar Falls is located within the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located in the state of Goa, about 60 kilometres from the administrative centre of North Goa, the city of Panaji. administrative centre of North Goa, the city of Panaji. Dudhsagar is one of the hundred highest waterfalls in the world, and is one of the most significant attractions in Goa. Goa. It is a multi-level system with a total length of about 603 metres and a height of 310 metres.
This natural wonder is named Dudhsagar, which literally translates as. "milky ocean", due to the colour of the water, which appears milky white. According to legend, in the jungle at the site of the waterfall there was a palace where a a princess. She liked to swim in the lake nearby and after swimming, she drank sweet milk from a golden jug. milk from a golden jug. One day, while swimming, the princess saw a man watching her through the leaves. a man was watching her through the foliage and, wanting to hide her body from prying eyes, she poured the milk into the water beside her. To this day, the milky-white splashes of the waterfall, named Dudhsagar, reminds people of the princess's modesty.
The waterfall can be reached by train, bus or taxi, but these transport can only go as far as the reserve. The further way through streams and dense thickets will have to be overcome either by off-road vehicle or on foot. on foot. But no hardship can stop those wishing to savour the beauty of this fabulous waterfall.
The best time to visit Dudhsagar Falls is during the winter months. Then neither the heat nor the monsoon rains that fall between June and September, will not prevent you from experiencing the charm of this place.
