The winter season is on its way out, and soon summer will relentlessly begin knocking on our doors again and the need to find places to make the temperatures bearable will set in in. But lucky for us, the perennial waterfalls deep inside Goa's wildlife sanctuaries call out.
Keeping this in mind, Eco Treks has organised a moderate to easy intensity trek to Savari waterfall that is located inside the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sanguem taluka. The trek will take place on February 25, 2024.
The Savari waterfall, which mesmerizes nature lovers, is a beautiful
spot in Netravali sanctuary and members of Eco treks are revisiting it after approximately six years, making the trek all the more memorable.
GIFTS FROM NETRAVALI
The village of Neturli has three waterfalls, namely Mainapi, Sonal and
Savari. These three perennial waterfalls are the gifts from the
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary.
These waterfalls are the main feeders of the Netravali river, which
eventually joins the Zuari river. The rivulet of the Savari waterfall
originates on the Sanguem-Canacona border, on the Ravon dongor, which
lies in between the Netravali and Cotigao wildlife sanctuaries.
Neturli or Netravali in Sanguem taluka is a pristine village surrounded by the lush green mountain ranges of the Sahyadri, in one of the remotest corners of Goa. It is rich in biological and ecological heritage.
Blessed with perennial sources of water like springs, tanks and waterfalls, Neturli is gloriously green.
PROGRAMME IN A NUTSHELL
Those participating in the trek will be served breakfast upon reaching
Rivona at around 9.30 am at an areca nut and coconut plantation property.
After breakfast, the trekkers will cover a journey of 14 km to reach the starting point of the trek where the introduction and briefing will take place at 11.35 am.
If possible, trekkers will be allowed to swim under the watchful eyes
of Eco Treks volunteers.
Getting wet is part of the fun, so carrying an extra pair of clothes will be a wise move. Lunch will be served on completion of the trek, a little after 2.45 pm and at 4.15 pm the trekkers will start their journey back home.
SPECIAL BUSES
Special Buses will leave from the Gandhi Circle at Mapusa by 7 am;
from the Heera Petrol pump in Panjim by 7.20 am; Verna Junction at 7.50 am; Bolshe Circle at Margao by 8.25 am and Tilamol Junction at 8.50 am to reach Rivona by 9.30 am.
The fees of ₹1100 per head and will include to and fro travel, breakfast and lunch.
WHAT TO CARRY
Although the walking distance is comparatively short with lots of
natural water resources around, trekkers are still requested to carry drinking water and keep in mind that shoes are a must for this trek.
FOR BOOKINGS
For booking and paying (cash only), contact, Durgadas Parab
9422445444/ 7588445444 (Mapusa), Nitin 9922428288 (Panjim), Rajesh
9833155713 (Porvorim), Nitendra 8698757744 (Vasco) and Sulekha 9764965195 (Margao).