GOA | Harvalem Waterfall & Cave's | Sanquelim | TRAVEL #4

Best Waterfall to visit in Rainy season (GOA)
The temple of Rudreshwar which is half a km away from the Harvalem caves where the ancient linga of Rudreshwar is venerated is located in the Bicholim Taluka in North Goa.
The Shree Rudreshwar Temple is newly built on the site of an age old ancient site.
The idyllic Harvalem waterfalls is close by. The image of Rudreshwar is facing the waterfall. While leaving the temple of Rudreshwar, one can descend the staircase to look at a majestic waterfall shedding its exuberant silvery showers.
Mahashivaratri is celebrated amongst much gaiety and splendour where in the temple is open to all Hindus, irrespective of caste and creed. However, the temple assumes importance as Hindus perform rites for the dead here.
Set in the midst of charming surroundings, the Harvalem waterfall is a largely popular tourist attraction in Goa.
The rock cut famous Arvalem caves are located very nearby and there is also a Government-established park from where an amazing view of this waterfall is relished.
Goa has a rich 'cave heritage' and when you converse with any villager belonging to the villages such as Harvalem
There are many mythical stories attached to the Arvalem caves and some opinions state that the caves were carved by travelling monks of the Buddhist religion. You can notice an inscription in the temple in the second cave which reads ‘Sambalura-vasi Ravih’ in the Sanskrit language and the characters belong to 7th century old Brahmi language.
The caves are also called as Pandava Caves.
This waterfall’s color becomes mud brown due to the monsoon and that time, the flow of water is less. This area has blossoming greenery surrounding it with many fruit bearing trees which add to the loveliness of this scenery. This waterfall is among the most swarming tourist places in Goa. The remarkable charisma of this quiet place with its interesting view of the water moving down into the trail of nature, makes the place a perfect location to refresh the soul.
During winter season, this falls is comparatively drier when compared to the period after the monsoon. So, during winter time, you can set out to the waterfall’s bottom where there is a vast lake.
Time To visit:- Everyday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Route(Km):- Sankhali 2.2Km(6min)
Panaji 31km (46min)

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