Best time to visit Salaulim Dam in Goa is Now
Salaulim Dam is an art of great engineering and the beautiful garden surrounding the dam. This is probably the one and only duckbill-type dam built in Goa, India, with the lake overflow water passing through a well into the dam walls. The dam is one of the famous landmarks in south Goa and also a magnificent place for tourists, especially during monsoon Goa trips.
History of Salaulim Dam
Goa’s Salaulim Dam began its construction phase back in 1971 to serve as a source of drinking water and for irrigation purposes, especially to people residing in South Goa through the Salaulim Irrigation Project. The dam was built on the Salaulim River, which is one tributary offshoot of the Zuari River, and it was completed around the year 2000.
Where it is located?
The dam is located in Sanguem taluka, which is in south Goa, and the entire Curdi village has been submerged under water due to this project. Its setting within rolling hills amidst green forests presents it as a site with great visual appeal. This dam lies 60 km away from Panjim and 26 km from Margao; for this, you can hire/rent a scooter or car for this trip.
Why you should visit this place
If you are planning a Goa trip during the monsoon, you must have a glance at the beautiful Duck Bill Dam at least once, where sometimes there is the possibility of rainbow visibility. The well-maintained botanical garden close to the dam and garden serves as a delightful picnic and leisurely walking location. Visitors can do a variety of things, like playing games and taking picturesque photographs of the dam and surrounding areas. The nearby Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary are also some nearby attractions that make this location one for all nature lovers.
It is worth a visit during the monsoon season or even during other seasons. From June to September each year, when the water level in Salaulim Dam is highest and green space around the body has lusher colors, it becomes difficult for tourists around the world to resist visiting this beauty of Goa.
Pro tip
- So if you are traveling to Goa during the monsoon and want to see Goa beyond beaches and have some experience goan beauty, then this is a must-visit place for you.
- Please carry your ID card that is required for entry, and also you have to pay 100 Rs for the entry fee.
- Remember this site is open from 9 AM to 6 PM. Also, there are nearby attractions like Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary that you should not miss during the South Goa trip.