Dudhsagar Falls, Goa, India

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Heaven meets Earth!. Goa Liberation day

Located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa is the majestic Dudhsagar Falls, which when literally translated means ‘sea of milk’. The waterfall is an enchanting spectacle to behold as it vehemently gushes down appearing as a heavy stream of milk flowing effortlessly from a distance. It is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 metres (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100 feet). Perched at the top of a crescent-shaped valley and surrounded by lush pristine verdant forest with rich biodiversity, the waterfall offers an unparalleled, magical, and mesmerising view that attracts a large number of local and foreign tourists.

Today we are celebrating Goa Liberation Day. It was today in 1961 that the Indian armed forces freed Goa from around 450 years of Portuguese rule. The day is also particularly important for recognising the achievements Goa has made in recent years, accomplishing milestones in the tourism sector, and maintaining its position as having the highest per capita income among all the states and union territories of India.