Referred to as the Sea of Milk, owing to its milk colour the majestic four-tiered Dudhsagar Waterfall is located on the evergreen trees of the western ghats in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. At the height of 1017ft, Mandovi River finds its way from western ghats and gushes down, looking exactly like milk being procured from the top of the mountain range. The waterfall attracts major tourist attractions in the monsoon season. There are many trains that pass through the dudhsagar waterfall but don't halt there. This is also a reason why most people prefer coming from trains for the scenic beauty rather than taking the flight. There is a short story behind the name of this waterfall, the locals believe and say that the daughter of the King of Ghats was taking a bath in the lake and drank milk from the jug which was made of gold with a precious diamond being embedded. One day a Prince was passing through the woods on his horse and he saw the daughter of the King, to protect the Princess from the other man. Her maidens poured the milk from the jug and a curtain of milk was formed to protect the princess. This is the reason as per the locals of Goa why the waterfall is called dudhsagar waterfall. 

Every year huge visitors including many International tourists arrive in Goa for a rejuvenating time at the mesmerizing waterfall, in a very short span of time this place has gained immense popularity. Dudhsagar Waterfall is just  60 Km away from the capital city of Goa, Panaji. From Panaji, there are innumerable ways to reach the waterfall. There is also a jeep safari to Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and it takes about 30-40 minutes to pass through the jungle which is on the way. As you continue the journey you will come across many varieties of animals and birds, as the jeep arrives at the waterfall you can spend hours here and even swim in the pool, take a stroll, drink beverages, feed monkeys, and relax your body.

You will notice a green colour pool at the feet of the Dudhsagar waterfall. The waterfall is open all the days but has a certain timing to follow. It opens at 9 AM in the morning and closes at 6 PM in the evening. It is highly advised to carry something to eat and drink with you as you won't see any food stalls near the waterfall. There are four different routes to reach the waterfall, for adventure enthusiasts trekking to Dudhsagar Waterfall could be an exciting activity and a unique experience. At the waterfall, you also get a staying option at the forest guesthouse which is run by Karnataka Tourism Development and are well within budget.

Major Highlights of Dudhsagar Waterfall

• Most adventurous place in Goa.
• Trek from Castle Rock.
• Water falls from 310 meters in height.
• Jeep Safari.
• Spice Plantation.

Location of Dudhsagar Waterfall

Madgaon - Belgaum railway route, Sonaulim, South Goa.

Timing of Dudhsagar Waterfall

From 9 AM to 6 PM.

How to reach Dudhsagar Waterfall

From Panaji, Dudhsagar Waterfall is at a distance of 70 Km. You can take a taxi or a bus ride to Dudhsagar waterfall which will cost you around 1000-1300 per head.