“While people are struggling unhappily in the cities against the cruel authorities, a waterfall happily and cheerfully flows in the nature; there is happiness only if there is freedom!”

Hey! I am Yannisa, a girl living in a small state, Goa- India. Goa is the most incredible place to live. I’d say I’m blessed with abundance of greenery beauty, waterfalls, beaches, plenty vegetation, lushy green forest, wildlife etc.. Our ancestors have reserved so much of natural resources for us by using it efficiently and wisely. I believe it’s indeed our duty to keep our mother Nature the same way they have kept for us thereby, delightfully enjoying living the same way with our future generation.

Finding our way out in the nature, we planned to drive to Netravali wildlife Sanctuary, hoping we could find some stream or a waterfall to spend our day.

It was a cloudy day: weather being nice and pleasant! The drive lasted for 2hrs and when we reached to the Netravali wildlife sanctuary gate, it was closed!  We were not allowed to enter, the forest department people had closed the gate for visitors however, it was open only for village people. That’s when we were disappointed but we knew one thing for sure we wouldn’t turn and go back home. We were surely going in search of another place.

Within no time 15 mins away from the place we left, we found a mire narrow road. We entered that path which led us to a beautiful village. The villagers were very gentle and greeted us with a warm smile, when we were getting out of the car, they told us that there is a waterfall ahead and on the peak of the mountain there is a temple. We instantly felt welcomed and fortunate! The place had started giving us good vibe already. So, we parked our car and trek for 45mins.

 The trek was simply blissful surrounded by a dense forest, climbing high the mountain we were certainly blessed with an intriguing view, each step felt so magical and as we were approaching to the waterfall the path was getting narrow and suspicious because honestly, we didn’t know much about the place. when we reached the waterfall, we couldn’t just take our eyes off. The view was just astounding rather beyond words!! There was no-one there except my brother and two of his friends.

We were just enjoying our time with the nature, listening to the sounds of the waterfall, the breeze brushing through our hair, the animal’s cheerful voices and bird’s singing was just soothing to our soul.

later, we had our lunch. Thanks to my mom for waking up early in the morning to cook food for us so we could enjoy our meal !!

Besides having fun in the nature, practicing yoga near this majestic waterfall was certainly therapeutic! Each breath relieved like a sigh has water flowed down from the heights. And has Buddha says “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” The present moment is however precious, at that time everything felt so warm and that really felt like living, truly living life!!

After a while, when the sun was setting down, we made a move to get back to our car because it was getting dark and none of us had carried a torch. Oh, what a tiring but an amazing adventurous day; we shall always cherish!!

Kind Note: to those who love nature and love venturing around these kind of places. A humble request- please see that you go with a kind, loving and passionate heart! Do not litter such places.. Do not play loud music because there are wild animals living, it’s their natural habitat. Importantly, respect the place!

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