Mayem
Lake
The picturesque Mayem Lake just 35 kms from
Panaji, encircled by rolling lush green
hills, is an ideal picnic spot with paddle
boating facilities. In fact, those interested
in experiencing a bit of rural Goa, can
stay in Mayem Lake View cottages, hidden
in the wooded slopes overlooking a calm
spread of water.
Arvalem Waterfalls
This waterfall, which cascades down from
the mountains, from a height of 50 meters,
is one of the most amazing spots and best
viewed after the monsoons, when the ferocity
of this waterfall is mind-blowing. Near
the waterfall, is the temple of Shri Rudreshwar
and this site is important for the religious
rites to appease the souls of the departed.
Hindu religion followers perform these rites
on the 12th day after the death. A 5 min.
walk from the falls takes you to Buddhist
Cave temples, which are believed to date
back to the 3rd - 6th century AD. The altars,
which probably originally supported Buddha
images, now have Shivalingas set into them.
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Dudhsagar
Waterfalls
Literally meaning 'The Sea of Milk', these
falls are situated on the Goa-Karnataka
border, at a distance of 60 kms from Panaji
and 10 kms from Colem railway station. Water
plummets hundreds of feet in large volumes,
forming one of the most spectacular of all
natural phenomena in Goa. It is a popular
destination for hikers and trekkers. The
falls are best seen after monsoon, between
October and December, but right up to April
there is enough water to make a visit worthwhile.
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