Goa
Tourist in waterfalls
| Location: | Goa, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 34°C,25°C: Winter:19°C, 30°C |
| STD Code: | 832 |
| Best Times: | June to September |
| Attractions: | Dudhsagar waterfalls |
| Language: | English, Portuguese, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi |
Dudhsagar waterfalls
The Dudhsagar waterfalls are located in the Sanguem district of Goa near the Goa-Karnataka border. It is located at a distance of around 60 kilometers from Margao and can be reached easily by hiring a taxi or taking a bus from either Margao or Panaji. Dudhsagar waterfalls of Goa have the distinction of being ranked as the fifth highest waterfall in India and they list in the Top 100 highest waterfalls in the world. The Dudh Sagar waterfalls have a milky white appearance which is why it is named as Dudhsagar which literally means "Ocean of Milk". The Dudhsagar waterfalls plunge down from a staggering height of 2000 feet. The waterfall is located amongst lush green surroundings of the forests of Western Ghats which is what makes it even more scenic and beautiful. During monsoons the Dudhsagar waterfall becomes very lively and attracts tourists in hordes.
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