Mangeli

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  sushant gawas (guest)

  For those of you who want to enjoy the adventure of off-road riding and waterfall trekking, a road trip to Mangeli awaits you. The adventure of a road trip gives a wonderful opportunity to escape the frenetic rat race of the city life and reconnect with nature. Riding through verdant landscape, lush greenery, waterfalls and taking in fresh air really can be a wonderful experience for all. Goans are gifted with this heavenly place which lies in Maharashtra but is as far as just 36 kms from Panjim. To reach Mangeli is not difficult at all; the direction boards alongside roads will guide you to a village named Virdi. From Virdi, one has to climb the steep hill and the sharp twisted roads require a certain amount of riding skills. There are several scenic spots on the way, where one can make a short halts. The splendid view amidst thick fog can make a fantastic backdrop for pictures. The snake-like tar roads accompany you for almost 30 mins from Virdi and thereafter it is pure off-road riding bliss. The water puddles and the slushy roads can give the rider a tough time while descending. The pillion can provide with some assistance to push the bike out of the muck! Mangeli has three waterfalls in total. The biggest of them is relatively more accessible than the other two. To get there requires a small trek for about ten minutes. The trek is very easy and the small huts on the way selling vada-pav, mirchi bhaji and hot cup of tea make for refreshing short halts. The initial 20-25 feet of the waterfall are heavily jagged rocks. The water crashing from a height splashes tiny drops of water on your face giving you rainbows wherever you turn your gaze. One can further climb these slippery boulders to reach higher but it is risky and is best avoided. The water is refreshingly chilly and the view from atop is splendid. Beware of strong currents. The picturesque village of Virdi offers a host of scenic locales for trekkers. The village has around five waterfalls in total and is a hot spot for trekking enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. If you wish to spend some quality time with your family and friends, a waterfall trekking trip to Mangeli is highly recommended!

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