Trek to Dudhsagar Waterfalls (Ex-Pune)

Visit the roaring waterfalls of Dudhsagar on a trek that will lead you through the thick jungles of the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. You’ll trek alongside railway tracks at the crack of dawn to catch spectacular views of the four-tiered cascading waterfalls of Dudhsagar. Catch misty morning views of the forests surrounding the waterfalls and a golden sunrise over the mountains of the Sahyadri range.

This trek will lead you over a well-defined trail of relatively moderate to easy difficulty, making it perfect for fit beginners as well as experienced trekkers.

Destination

Located an overnight train journey away from Pune, near the Karnataka-Goa state border, the Dudhsagar Waterfalls is the fifth tallest waterfall in India at a height of 1,020 feet. Dudhsagar, literally meaning ‘a sea of milk’, also ranks in the top 250 tallest waterfalls in the world. During the months of monsoon, the waterfalls become a sight to behold as the river is flooded with the rain water.

Destination highlights

Visit the fifth-tallest waterfall in India on a trek to Dudhsagar falls. | Catch spectacular morning views of the mountains and forests of the Sahyadris. | Trek along the railway tracks at dawn to see a beautiful sunrise.

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7 hrs

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Pune railway station by 15:30 hrs

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Pune railway station by 04:00 hrs

Railway train

Dudhsagar

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05:30

04:00

Arrive at the Pune railway station by 15:30 hrs. You'll meet the rest of the group and the trek leader before boarding the 16:15 hrs Goa Express. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Your trip begins from the Pune railway station by 15:30 hrs. Travel to Dudhsagar will be arranged in the 16:15 hrs Goa Express. No meals will be provided today, so make sure to have lunch before reporting to the Pune railway station. You may want to bring packed dinner to eat in the train journey, or choose to get meals in the train at an additional cost.

Food

No meals are provided today.

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Day 1 Milestone

Pune

Dudhsagar

15:30 PM

Wake up at the crack of dawn and prepare for the trek to Dudhsagar Waterfalls. You'll get down at the Dudhsagar railway station at 04:00 hrs and begin trekking towards the waterfalls. Walking along the railway tracks, you'll trek with a glorious view of the morning sunrise. Reach the falls and spend some time admiring the beautiful views of the serpent-shaped waterfall. After breakfast in the morning, you'll begin the return trek to Kulem. Reach the Kulem railway station by afternoon and gather for lunch. You'll board a local railway train for a 1-hr ride to Madgaon railway station where you'll board the Mumbai Express. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in transit.

Today's meal package includes breakfast and lunch. You'll have breakfast at the Dudhsagar waterfalls and lunch at the Kulem railway station. At Kulem, you may want to buy food for a packed dinner in the train journey, or choose to get meals in the train at an additional cost.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch

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Day 2 Milestone

Dudhsagar

Dudhsagar

04:00 AM

You'll arrive at Pune railway station in the morning. Your trip ends.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

You'll arrive at the Pune railway station by morning. No meals will be provided today.

Food

No meals are provided today.

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Day 3 Milestone

Dudhsagar

Pune

04:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Travel arrangements from Pune-Pune in railway trains
  • Any technical equipment required for the trek
  • Meal package consisting of breakfast and lunch on Day 2
  • Services of an experienced trekking guide
  • Permit charges and entry fees
  • Basic first aid kit
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Travel costs between base city to Pune
  • Any meals during train journey
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
  • Personal expenses such as tips to staff, additional meals or beverages etc.
  • Adventure travel or medical insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • Comfortable, quick-dry apparel
  • Full-sleeved t-shirts/shirts
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Full-length track pants
  • Trekking footwear
  • Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or gadgets
  • Floaters or sandals
  • Denim jeans

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Any technical equipment required for the trek
  • Basic first aid kit

You need to get

  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • ID proof
  • Extra pair of clothes (mandatory) Napkins
  • Water bottle
  • Torch (with extra batteries)
  • Dry snacks (biscuits, energy bars etc.)
  • Personal toiletries

Medical Kit

  • Specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.

Cancellation policy

For cancellations more than 15 days before departure of the Dudhsagar Waterfalls trek: 75% refund.

For cancellations made 10-15 days before departure of the Dudhsagar Waterfalls trek: 50% refund.

For cancellations made less than 10 days before departure of the Dudhsagar Waterfalls trek: No refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.

Rules on trip

Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the trek leader during the trek to Dudhsagar Waterfalls.

Consumption of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the trek.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Since the trek is conducted during the monsoon season, travellers are required to carry an extra pair of clothes with them.

The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap or accident during the trek to Dudhsagar Waterfalls.

Travellers will be required bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.

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