Batch 1 on 17th – 18th September 2016
Batch 2 on 24th – 25th September 2016
About Dudhsagar Waterfall -
Difficulty Level: Easy
Endurance Level: Medium
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. Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, this waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, after pouring across the Deccan plateau, the headwaters of the Mandovi River form a foaming torrent that splits into three streams to cascade down a near-vertical cliff face into a deep green pool. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls. Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest
Like most places in Goa, the Dudhsagar waterfall too has a legend attached to its name. The legend tells the story of this powerful and wealthy king who ruled a kingdom in the Western Ghats. The King had a beautiful daughter, who used to enjoy taking a bath during the hot summer, in the picturesque lake. It was her habit to finish her bath and have a sugared milk in a jug made of pure gold. One day when she was finishing her usual jug of milk she found herself being watched by a handsome prince standing amongst the trees. Embarrassed by her inadequate bathing attire, the resourceful Princess poured the sugared milk in front of her to form an improvised curtain to hide her body, while one of the maids rushed to cover her with a dress. Thus was the legend born. The sugared milk (dudh) poured down the mountainside and continued to flow in torrents as a tribute to the everlasting virtue and modesty of the Princess of the Ghats.
Itinerary:
Saturday -
- Reach Pune by 04:00 pm ( Last train that can be boarded to reach on time:
o 16351 Nagarcoil Exp (Starting CST 12:10 pm reaching Pune 03:45 pm)
- Catch Goa Express train at 04:35 pm from platform # 3 (Pune)
- Overnight Journey toward Dudhsagar.
- Reach Dudhsagar Station by 04.00 am aprox
- Strart trek towards waterfall by 5.00 am
- Reach Dudhsagar Waterfall by 07:00 am
- Enjoy the scenic Waterfall
- Post breakfast start trekking toward Kulem through Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle
- Reach Kulem Railway Station by 02:00 pm
- Lunch and freshen-up till 03:30 pm
- Pune participants will board in to Goa Express at 4:35 pm from Kulem, while Mumbai Participants will move to Madgaon station by train or by local transport
- Catch 12620-Matsyagandha Express from Madgoan Station at 07:15 pm and reach LTT, Mumbai by 06:35 am Monday morning.
The cost includes –
> Non Ac sleeper coach train reservation from Pune to Kulem, Kulem to Pune, Kulem to Madgaon & Madgaon to Mumbai
> Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch. (Veg)
> Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle Entry Charges
> Guide/ NB Expertise Charges
Cost does not include-
> Mumbai to Pune Travel
> Food while Train / Bus Travel (Saturday Night and Sunday Night Dinner)
> Soft drink/ Mineral water charges
> Anything not mentioned in cost inclusion list
Payment details:
To register for the event one need to handover or transfer Rs. 1000/- (non refundable) to below mentioned account:
Account Holder: Parag Vartak
Bank & Branch: HDFC Bank, Ashok Nagar, Kandivali (East) Branch
A/c Number: 06671000011117 (Saving)
RTGS/IFSC code: HDFC0000667
once done with the transfer please SMS/ Whatsup/ e-mail to nisargabhraman@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Gender , Cell Number, Boarding Point)
For more details and Registration, contact - 9167966042, 9869509488, 9619848367
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -
• Identity Proof --MUST
• A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
• At least 2 Liters of water
• Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin, Cap packed in a water proof plastic bag
• Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
• A good trekking shoes
• Personal medicines required if any
Rules that we would like people to follow –
• Consumption of alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics is strictly banned on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
• The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
• Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.”
Disclaimer: Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
Medical Disclaimer:
It is Important to be physically fit while on treks. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should take permission from their physicians before treks
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