Popular as Harvalem waterfalls, this is a gushing stream cascading down from a verdant hillock of 50 mtr altitude, near Sanquelim village. Arvalem waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls in Goa with a park and a viewing area, where local people can relax and rejoice the beauty.
The area is blessed with natural beauty along both the side of the road as it is covered with dense forest and its beauty is amazed by the people visiting this waterfall.
Arvalem is one of the best places for swimming and a day picnic with your family as its natural and eco-friendly atmosphere refreshes body and mind and the outstanding waterfall gives an amazing experience on visiting it.
Alongside the waterfall, one can also visit one of the famous temples in Goa named Rudreshwar or Shiva temple. This temple is very famous for performing Hindu rituals like releasing the soul of their beloved ones on the 12th day of their death. From here you get an amazing view of the waterfall. It’s shedding silver water flow is breathtaking and its pleasure to watch it.
Other attractions near Arvalem Waterfalls are Arvalem Rock Cut caves and Rudreshwar temple. For the adventure freaks, travel up to Valpoi village (12 kms) to enjoy white water rafting.
Sanquelim is the nearest railhead which is 2 kms away. One can also avail regular bus services or rental bikes from Panaji as well to reach Arvalem waterfall.
Natural beauty of Goa 