Goa Waterfalls & Lakes
Dudhsagar
Waterfall
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 exhuberent and spectacular
waterfall is located in the Sanguem taluka.
Arvalem
Waterfall
A short distance from the regional town of Bicholim, along the road from
Mayem Lake, is the village of Sanquelim. This is the place where the colonial
government settled its Rajput mercenaries (known as the 'Ranes') in the
mid-1700s and where the same mercenaries staged their successful uprisings
during the 19th century.
Kesarval
Spring
The spring at Kesarval is located 22 kms away from Panaji, near the Verna
plateau, off the main National highway road which goes on towards the town
of Margao. The spot can be reached soon after crossing the bridge on the
Zuari river and passing through the village of Cortalim. There is dense
undergrowth surrounding the site and above its gorge the hills stretch out
in the east and south. A little further down the slope of this ridge to
the east, surrounded by the tropical woodlands and waving betel-nut palms
is the celebrated spring of Kesarval.
Mayem Lake
This is the most famous lake in Goa and also one of the most popular tourist
destinations on the itinerary of all the conducted sight-seeing tours. The
lake is located in Bicholim taluka in north Goa, east of the market town
of Mapusa. The region in which the lake is located, is mostly unspoilt countryside
full of sleepy villages.