WildGoa Trek to Tambdi Surla This weekend, WildGoa heads to Tambdi Surla
in Ponda. Located 13 kms from Mollem, and about 60 kms away from Margao
and Panjim, lies a village in the forests of Mollem. While the main
attraction at Tambdi Surla is the small but exquisite 12th century Shiva
temple of the lord Mahadeva built during the Kadamba period in Goa, we
will explore the surrounding areas, including a nearby Waterfall.
WildGoans will begin trekking from the temple, into the forests,
crossing streams and rivulets, fields and then into deep forests on a
lesser known forest path to a magnificent waterfall known as the 'Tambdi
Falls' or locally as 'Vajra Sakal Dhob Dhobo' (DhobDhobo is the Konkani
translation for waterfall). During the one and half hour trek to the
falls, you will spot some of the local wildlife. Previous trekking
sessions have spotted Black Faced Macaques, Giant Red Squirrels, and a
few snakes. When the sun comes out, the site is also good for
birdwatching, and butterfly spotting. This monsoons there have been a
lot of butterflies spotted such as the Common Crow, Blue Mormon and the
Glass Yellow and birds such as the Blue Bearded Bee-eater.
Those interested in participation, are requested to call Clinton Vaz at
9890936828 or Rajiv D'Silva at 9890141715 and confirm participation in
advance, to enable proper planning for transportation to Tambdi Surla.
Participants need to bring along packed dry lunch as this is an all day
event. Water from the streams is drinkable, so just bring along a
drinking mug. :) WildGoa's trekking participants always take back their
own waste back home, however this time we also plan to pick up garbage
(plastic wrappers and plastic bottles) carelessly thrown away in the
forest by irresponsible picnickers. This will then be responsibly
recycled in Panjim or Margao. If you would like to volunteer in helping
us clean up the forest trail, bring along a large plastic or cloth sack.
Clothing: t-shirt and short pants with non-bright colours is best.
Sandals or sneakers that you don't mind getting wet for footwear. (We
will cross about 4 streams and rivulets) Rainwear is optional, but be
warned if you want to stay dry that in the hills of Mollem, weather is
unpredictable, but moderate to heavy rainfall is certain. Bring along
an optional change of clothes if you would like to return home dry.
Bringing along a bird book, butterfly book, binoculars or cameras is
optional, but remember to carry your electronics in a waterproof plastic
bag, to avoid destroying your expensive mobile phone or camera if you
accidentally slip while crossing a rivulet. Mobile phones do not have
service at Tambdi Surla.
Details:
Date: Sunday, 20th July 2008
Departure Time: 8am sharp from Panjim. (Participants should be at the
meeting point by 7.45am)
Meeting Point: On the stairs to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Church, Near Municipal Garden, City Center, Panjim
Event Duration: 8am to 6pm
Participation Fee: To be decided depending on transportation. Discount
for students. Pls call for details.
Contact Person: Clinton Vaz 9890936828 or Rajiv D'Silva at 9890141715
