I have thought of wringing a blog many times. I have given one serious try as well (during K2K), but I have not been successful. Writing is not a skill I like to explore. Now, I am making yet another attempt to 'blog'. I know i can't write a descriptive blog, so I will try making this post as a photo-essay.
Dudh Sagar (aka Doodh Sagar):
Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa on Goa's border with Karnatakastate. It is four-tiered. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudhsagar_Falls
How the plan began: Sada, with his friends made a trip to Dudhsagar falls and Surla waterfall. After seeing pictures and listening to his experience, it was near impossible not to explore this place. Immediately booked four (out of four available) tickets without knowing who would travel with Padma and me. Aditya Rao, vintage friend and his wife Revati Rao, agreed to join us.
Route: I am keeping the explanation simple. The route is Bangalore - Hubli - Londa - Castle Rock Station - Dudhsagar Falls - Kulem - Vasco.
Trekking options:
1. Castle Rock till Dudhsagar falls
2. Dudhsagar to Kulem
3, Castle Rock to Kulem.
We followed 2. We took a train (Rani Chennamma Express) from Bangalore (SBC) to Londa (LD). From Londa, we changed to Chennai-Vasco express.
The best part of the trek was Surla. This place in the middle of forest was our adobe for more a day. This was like a no man's land. There was absolutely no human being for entire day. We pitched out tents on top of a water stream. There was no electricity either. We called it a day at 1930 and all that we could hear was the flow of water and tweeting of birds.
This is definitely one of my closest association with mother nature. The stream of water was like a private swimming pool, dedicated to us for an entire day. One must experience such a day at least once, disconnected from civilization and technology.
The train stops at Dudhsagar falls itself (thanks to IRCTC). So, people who are unable to trek can also enjoy this place.
Dudhsagar (DDS) to Kulem (QLM) is 12 kilometers.
An abandoned building
One of the many tunnels that one needs to go through...
Tip: Travel light !
We are The Raos
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Rev and Adi
Padma and me
Side View
Front View
The view point !
The walk is for 12 km
Destination : Kulem
One has to take a taxi from Kulem to Tamdi-Surla, a 30km ride, to reach the forest.
Pay heed to background. The banyan tree is little scary at night. The water steam next to it is a great place to take a dip.
In the middle of the jungle !
Happy couple # 1:
A 13th century temple near by
