Sanguem

Sanguem is a city and a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. Notable landmarks include the Sagameshwar Temple, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park and the Salaulim Dam.

Sanguem is the headquarters of the Sanguem taluka in the South Goa district. Sanguem is one of the five talukas that constitute the South Goa district. Sanguem and the adjoining areas were under the reign of the King of Soonda during the 16th century. After the Portuguese invasion, Sanguem, along with Ponda, Canacona and Quepem was merged with the Portuguese territory in 1791.

Although mention of Sanguem does not conjure up the image of a tourist hub, it boasts of a number of attractions. The Dudhsagar falls are the fifth highest waterfall in India and a tourist hotspot for its sylvan surroundings. During the monsoon period the waterfall transforms into a grand spectacle as the Mandovi river cascades down from a height of 310 meters.

The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Mollem and is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Goa. Spread over an area of 240 sq. km, the sanctuary houses the Mollem National Park in its core zone. The Tambdi Surla temple is a sacred pilgrimage that dates back to the Kadamba era.

Accessibility

Sanguem is the headquarters of the Sanguem taluka in the South Goa district.

How to Reach Sanguem by Road
Buses are available from Margao (25 km) and Panaji (60 km) to Sanguem. Most of the tourist operators run conducted tours to the Dudhsagar waterfalls and the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.

How to Reach Sanguem by Rail/Train
The Calem station is the nearest railhead to Sanguem and is connected to Margao on the Konkan Railway network. The Colem station serves the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary while there is a railway station near Dudhsagar falls.

How to Reach Sanguem by Air
Dabolim is the nearest airport to Sanguem.