This monsoon, plan a road trip to Mangeli waterfall

Flexcia D'souza

NOT TOO FAR

Located at a distance of about 45 km from Mapusa, Mangeli waterfall is a great escape for a monsoon day trip.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Western Ghats | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

DRIVE AWAY

The hour-and half -drive takes you through beautiful winding roads, villages, fields and forests.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Western Ghats | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

MIRROR TO NATURE

You cross Dodamarg, before you enter the hills, where the road gets narrower, but incredibly beautiful.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Western Ghats | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

STREAMS & STREAMS

You enter the Western Ghats and appreciate the beauty of nature with cascading waterfalls along the way during this drive.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Western Ghats | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

FINDING HAPPINESS

The waterfall is easy to locate and can be viewed from afar in case you do not wish to hike to the falls.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Trail | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

PARADISE FOUND

But an easy 15-minute trail leads to the majestic falls where you can take a dip.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Nature's bounty | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

FLOWING BEAUTY

The streams and rivulets along the trail are a great spot to relax and unwind amidst nature.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Streams|Rivulets | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

STARVED?

On your way back, you can choose to stop for tea and pakoras, at one of the stalls, or drive to a nearby village for a lip-smacking fish or chicken thali.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Tea|Pakoras | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

PLEASE DO NOT LITTER

While you visit, make sure you do not litter the place or cause any nuisance while you’re there.

Goa|Mangeli waterfall|Do not litter | Photo: Flexcia D'souza

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