Adventure Treks In North Goa

Goa is more than just stunning beach life and vibrant nightlife. It has another side for adventure lovers: multiple adventurous Trek options. Goa is a paradise for Waterfall Trek Lovers, especially in North Goa. If you are an avid trekker or a thrill-seeker craving an adrenaline rush, Goa has something for you.

In this Ultimate Guide for Adventure and/or Waterfall Treks in North Goa, I will list all the adventure sports options in Goa, their locations, and current prices as I write this post. Let’s start with the list from the cheapest to the costliest of all the experiences.

You can venture for free in multiple places, such as a few trekking spots and waterfalls. Let’s begin with the easy ones. Most of these places don’t have food or water options, so it’s advisable to carry your own. Most of the treks are to be done in the monsoon, as it’s only at that time that you will find water in the waterfall. A month after the monsoon has begun will be the best time to go.

Another thing to consider is to download the Google Maps surrounding this area from the offline maps feature, as there is no network in most of these places.

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10: Sanvordem Waterfall Trek

This is a simple trek of 15 to 25 minutes from the parking area, but the real adventure starts when you reach here. The waterfall is a series of cavities in the rock, which makes this place very unique. Swimming here is a bit risky, but you can get a guide here so that you can find safe places. You will also be provided with a life jacket for cliff jumping into the water. Don’t worry, the jump is not that high. You can get just a life jacket from a lady outside. The charges last time I went were 50, though the price may have increased later. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location. At the location, there is the Omkar Eco Venue hotel you have to start the trek from The hotel owner can also help you.

9: Netravali Forest Trek (Savari & Mainapi Waterfalls + Bubble Lake)

This is a very Scenic Forest Trek in Netravali wildlife sanctuary. This trek is the longest of any in Goa and can be done in as long as 2 days. You need to take permission from the forest department to enter here. This Forest is full of dangerous wild animals, including tigers, leopards and bears, and you have to listen to the Forest officers and follow their directions. This trek is a 12 to 13-hour, hectic trek that is to be done in 2 days. The Netravali Forest Trek goes through dense forests, village trails and open grasslands to Savari waterfall, Mainapi waterfalls and Bubble lake. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

8: Kasainath Parvat trek

This is a mountain-top trek. This is one of the best treks in Goa in terms of beauty. This is a 2-hour trek to the topmost point of Kasainath Parvat. On the way, you will find a nice waterfall, and near the top, there is a small Shiva mandir. The real beauty of this place is in the monsoon on top of this mountain. The view from here is breathtaking. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

7: Secret Cave exploration Tiracol Fort

This is a short trek to a secret cave in the northernmost part of Goa near Tiracol/Terekhol Fort. It’s just a 15-minute trek from the fort, but it’s recommended to carry food and water if you want to enjoy it for some time here. The Cave is just the tip of the iceberg. From the cave, the view ahead is of the Maharashtra border. But before that, if you get down from the cliff, you get down to a secret beach where you will probably be the only one. Sandia Beach is one of the best-kept secrets of North Goa. Sometimes on weekend nights, this place hosts russian parties. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

6: Banyan tree trek, Arambol

If you visit the most famous Sweetwater lake in Arambol, you can do a Banana tree trek from there. Now, due to a storm a long while back, the road is damaged, and even the banana tree has fallen. But if you arrive here in the afternoon, you may find many foreigners having a chanting session where the banana tree was. This is especially full on the weekends. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

5. Satrem waterfall trek, Satre

This waterfall, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. It is a milky white waterfall with a turquoise pond where you can take a dip under the waterfall. But know that this is one of the most risky treks in Goa as well, and should not be attempted during monsoon. The best time to visit here is in November. You have to have a good experience of trekking to reach here safely and be in good physical condition. There are snakes as well at this location, so be aware of your surroundings. But once you get here, the view makes up for all the trouble. But always remember you can only visit here in a group and during daytime, as this jungle houses many leopards and tigers as well. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

4. Hivrem waterfall trek, Ivre Khurd

This waterfall trek is the same as the Satrem waterfall trek and is also in the nearby area. So same cautions apply. This waterfall is also very beautiful, and if you have a few days to spare in Goa, this one is a must-visit. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

3. Charavane Waterfall trek, Choraundem

The Charavane waterfall trek is moderately difficult and 1.5 km long, taking 40 to 60 minutes to complete. The best time to visit Charavane waterfall is between July and September. The road is straight from the base village, but if you want, you can get a local guide from the village. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

2. Tambdi Surla waterfall Trek, Tambdi Surla

On the border of Goa and Karnataka, this waterfall’s top is in Karnataka, while the waterfall’s lower part is in Goa. The Tambdi Surla waterfall Trek starts from Surla village. It’s best to visit from July to September. There is a nominal entry fee when going here. You can get a local guide here to reach the Tambdi Surla Waterfall. To start this trek, you must reach the Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple. This temple is very ancient and very beautiful. Visit Tambdi Surla waterfall Trek early in the morning to avoid crowds. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.

1.Kuskem Waterfall, Kuskem village

Kuskem waterfall Trek is one of the easiest waterfall treks in Goa to a very scenic waterfall. It’s a very beautiful trek through a lush green forest. The road to reach Kuskem waterfall is very easy and short. You can reach here in 15 to 20 minutes. One thing about his waterfall, you have to carry mosquito repellent to go there, as there are a lot of them on the way to this place. Avoid going here near evening to avoid the mosquitoes. The trek starts from Kuskem waterfall. To reach the starting point of this trek, CLICK HERE to get the base location.