Surla Waterfall is located near Goa - Karnataka border in a small village named Tambdi Surla. The waterfall is situated inside Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park in Tambdi.
Tambdi surla is approx 65 kms away from Panjim. In order to reach Surla Waterfall you need to trek through dense forest and large rocks for about 2 hours.
The trek starts from Shiva temple and is considered a difficult level trek.
Surla Waterfalls Highlights
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Particular |
Details |
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Name |
Tambdi Surla Waterfall |
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Address |
Tambdi Surla waterfall, Surla, Goa |
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Also Known as |
Sural Falls or Ladkyacho Vozar |
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Height |
300 feet tall |
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Timings |
24 hours |
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Entry Fee |
Free |
About the Surla Waterfall Trek
- Trek is of medium to difficult level.
- The distance is approx 5 kms up and down starting from the Shiva Temple.
- It can take 2 - 3 hours to reach the waterfall based on your speed.
- The trek starts from Surla temple.
- You need to trek through dense forest and streams to reach the Surla waterfall.
- Best time to visit the waterfall is during the monsoon (june to october)
About Surla Temple
- The temple is named Tambdi Surla Mahadev temple dedicated to lord shiva.
- Surla temple is one of the oldest temples of Goa estimated at about 900 years.
- The temple is built with a mix of Hindu and Jain architect style with intricate carvings.
- The temple's entry gate has intricate carvings of Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes.
- The temple attracts tourists throughout the year.
- Mahashivratri is one of the major festivals celebrated at the Tambdi Surla temple.
Points to Remember
- Be careful while trekking to the waterfall.
- The rocks are slippery and can lead to accidents.
- Visit the Surla waterfall during the rainy season to enjoy the waterfall.
- You will need to trek through the Surla River.
- Don't forget to visit the 13th century Tambdi Surla temple which is lord shiva temple situated at the start of the trek.
- Carry extra clothes and shoes as there are chances of getting wet at the waterfall.
- Carry your own food and water as there are no shops nearby
How to Reach
By Road: The nearest town is Margao. From there the waterfall is at a distance of 55 kms.
By Train: You can take a train to Dudhsagar Station (30 km) and Kulem Station (21 km) to reach Surla waterfall.
By Air: Nearest Airport is Dabolim Airport which is about 67 kms away from the waterfall and requires approx two hours travel time.
Distance to Surla waterfall From Nearby Cities
Hyderabad - 667 kms
Vijayawada - 953 kms
Chennai - 866 kms
Bangalore - 541 kms
Nearby Places to visit
India’s fifth highest waterfall with a height of 310 meters is a must visit in Goa.
The Dudhsagar waterfall is about 30 kms away from Surla waterfall and requires approx 2 hours travel time.
Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary is one of largest protected wildlife areas of Goa with a total area of 240 sq kms. You can also explore the Mollem National Park inside the sanctuary. The Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 13 kms away from Surla.