User:Rajiv Punater

Trek to Vagheri Hills in the state of Goa in India

Thick forest cover & great for adventure enthusiasts, especially trekking.

Tallest hill in the region, close to 2200 feet above sea level.

A day trek takes approximately 6 hours to the peak & back to the bottom.

Commence from Keri village viz close to Valpoi in North Goa. It is roughly a 2 hours drive from the capital or business cities of Margao or Panjim.

Spectacular views of the valley as you commence climbing the hill & reach midway.

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Few delightful visuals of waterfalls & streams are visible too.

On reaching the peak in approximately 3 hours, the plateau is flat, lush green with vegetation & overlooks the Sahaydri mountain ranges of the neighbouring state Maharashtra. Natural beauty at its best.

The climb down is a bit tricky since the rainfall makes it slippery.

Beware of leeches sticking to you skin, an ideal option to get them off the skin is to sprinkle salt on them.

Takes 2.30 to 3 hours to climb down to a hot cuppa tea or coffee in the nearby village.

Recommendations:

Clothing: full lenght Top & Bottoms

Guide: safer to go with a person knowing the trails

Hydration: important to carry portable water

Food: carry a light snack

Weather: ideally monsoons

Footwear: non-skid Shoes

Accessories: carry a flashlight for darkness

Additional: salt to keep away the leeches