Going to a Goan waterfall? Make it fun, safe and clean

Rohan Fernandes

Visiting a waterfall in Goa? Here are a list of things not to do while visiting one.

Places in Goa|South Goa|Harvalem waterfall | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BE WELL INFORMED

The Goa government has imposed a ban at some waterfalls, while the ban has been lifted for some low-risk cascades. Make sure to get information on the banned and not-banned waterfalls.

Places in Goa|South Goa|Bhupar waterfall | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

PLEASE DON'T LITTER

In Goa, most of the waterfalls are littered with waste and at time one can see even broken bottles. Littering is illegal, so please make sure to carry back your trash and leave nature in peace.

Goa|Waterfall|Littering at waterfall | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL

Don't get motivated to drink by seeing others indulge in the same. Drinking alcohol is totally banned at waterfalls, so avoid carrying alcohol. There is a lot of nature around to distract your attention.

Goa|Waterfall|Alcohol bottles at waterfall | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

While crossing a stream be careful of slippery rocks. It is difficult to gauge the slipperiness of a rock surface by looking at it. So avoid unnecessarily stepping on stones. A fall could prove fatal.

Goa|Waterfalls in Goa|Canacona | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SWIMMING

If you are visiting a waterfall and you don't know to swim, please avoid taking a plunge. Goa has already reported drowning deaths and we are sure you don't want to be part of this statistic.

Goa|Waterfalls in Goa|Tiger falls | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

AVOID WEEKENDS

Visiting waterfalls on a weekend can be very tricky as most of the them are overcrowded.

Goa|Waterfalls in Goa|Siddhanath waterfall|Borim | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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