Dudhsagar Waterfall tours finally resume
The popular tours to Dudhsagar Falls are back in action, with jeep safaris once again shuttling tourists to this iconic destination. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Dudhsagar Tour Operators’ Association (DTOA) have reached a compromise, following intervention by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who helped mediate a settlement over online booking disputes that had stalled operations.
As per the latest reports, jeeps are once again making their way to Dudhsagar Falls. Around 110 vehicles registered offline with DTOA transported 770 tourists, while 240 more vehicles ferried another 1,440 tourists who had booked their spots online through GTDC's official portal. IF reports are to go by, the GTDC’s online booking system would stay in place for a month. During this time, the service provider will continue to manage the website and register tourists online. Meanwhile, offline bookings at the DTOA counter will also continue, allowing tourists the choice to register in person. At the end of the month, DTOA will take over the online registration process.
Dudhsagar, which translates to "Sea of Milk," earns its name from the waterfall’s foamy, cascading waters that rush down a height of over 300 metres. Set in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Dudhsagar ranks among India’s tallest and most powerful waterfalls. The post-monsoon season, that is, October to March, is the best time to visit the waterfall.
One of the unique aspects of the Dudhsagar Waterfall tour is the exhilarating jeep safari that takes you deep into the Western Ghats. The jeep ride takes you through rugged, muddy trails, across small streams, and under canopies of towering trees. It’s a bumpy ride yet adventurous.
