Waterfall at Pali Goa – Shivling Falls or Pali Waterfall – Valpoi Satari
Waterfall at Pali Goa – Shivling Falls or Pali Waterfall – Valpoi Satari
Jungle trekking or hill trekking an exciting trekking expedition to one of the densest forest areas in Goa. Moreover, the terrain and the distance coverage were the most challenging at Pali waterfall.
Shivling falls or Pali waterfalls, a good place to visit during the rainy season for a pure clean water bath that is surrounded by nature at its full potential. Hence, if you are naturally enthusiastic then it’s a must-visit waterfall.
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The Pali waterfall, Locating the spot was the challenge, as there were no signboards anywhere except at one location.
Moreover, the confusing part was, streams were flowing from the hill from few other locations. Therefore, following the path made it more confusing at Shivling falls or Pali waterfalls as we literally gave up the challenge as we kept losing our way
Waterfall at Pali Goa – Shivling Falls or Pali Waterfall – Valpoi Satari
Consequently, just as we turned to come back, a local fellow came by our side. Hence, we requested him to lead us to our destination. Most importantly, He was kind of a guide to us who waited for us until we returned back also.
To clarify, according to the Guide, this waterfall runs dry after the rains. Therefore, visit during the rainy season and enjoy this beautiful trekking cum waterfall.
Likewise, first-time visitors, insist on a local guy to lead up to the waterfall and return back as a safety precaution.
Distance – Margao to Valpoi
Via Khandepar – Usgao – Gangnem – Guleli – Valpoi via highway NH748
1 hour 30 mins around 53km
Follow the Google Map to guide
Follow the route map by simply putting in Margao and Valpoi, upon reaching the location you need to park your vehicles in the village and then begin your journey of about 1/2 hour to the spot.
I am attaching here the video and the pics to give the exact direction up to the spot.
It was kind of a 2kms trekking to reach the main waterfall. An amazing trek was full of ups and downs, small paths, and few small streams along the way.
Don’t get disheartened after seeing the first few smaller waterfalls, as just a few meters away is the main waterfall which is also called the “Shivlinga Waterfall” by the locals.
Caution:
The rocks are slippery as moisture is formed, be careful if kids are along. Elderly persons are highly not recommended
Entry Fee:
When we visited the place there was no one to collect the entry or the parking fee.
But given to understand that a nominal fee of Rs. 20/= for an adult and a parking fee for 2 wheeler of Rs. 50/= charged by the locals.
Tourist Spots to Cover in and around Valpoi
Valpoi Spring
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Hivrem Waterfalls
Kuskem Waterfalls
Sada Waterfall Trek
Tambdi Surla Waterfall Trek
Charavane Waterfall
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