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Western Ghats forest inside Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, near Sonsogor peak
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Sonsogor

The top of Goa, where three states meet.

Photo: Dinesh Valke / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Moderate

Difficulty

8 km

Distance

4-5 hours

Duration

1,026 m / 3,366 ft

Peak Altitude

Post-Monsoon, Winter

Best Season

Why This Trek

Sonsogor

Sonsogor's appeal is simple - it's the one point in Goa where you're standing higher than every other spot in the state, at a border shared by three districts across two states. The climb from Charavane moves through real forest rather than a manicured path, which is part of why it stays quiet compared to Goa's beach-facing attractions.

Before You Book

  • Forest access may require a valid permit.
  • Authorised guide support may be mandatory.
  • Departure depends on current route availability.
  • Weather and wildlife conditions may affect access.
  • Route and timings can change for safety reasons.
  • Camping is only offered where currently permitted.
  • Government ID may be required for permit registration.
  • Final confirmation is issued only after operational verification.

The Trail

The trail climbs from Charavane village through dense forest cover, with steep inclines and rough, scrabbly terrain for stretches of the route. It sits inside Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, so trail access and any seasonal closures follow current Goa Forest Department rules.

  • Goa's highest point, at the exact trijunction with Karnataka's Belagavi and Uttara Kannada districts
  • Forest trail from Charavane village through dense Western Ghats cover
  • Wide views over Sattari's hills and the sanctuary forest below

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Charavane to summit and back

    Climb from Charavane village through sanctuary forest to Goa's highest point, with time at the top before descending the same route.

    8 km · +626 m

Who Is This Trek For?

Fitness level required: moderate. Group size runs 6–14 people. Age range: 12–55 years.

What to Carry

  • Trekking shoes with ankle support
  • Rain cover / poncho
  • 2L water capacity
  • Headlamp

Safety

  • Trek leader carries a first-aid kit and satellite communication where network is unavailable
  • Group pace is set by the slowest member, not the fastest
  • Weather-based rescheduling takes priority over the itinerary

Permits

Sonsogor sits inside Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. Access may be seasonally restricted and is subject to current Goa Forest Department rules - always confirm before booking.

Cancellation Policy

A ₹1,000 Booking Advance secures your booking request. Final confirmation is issued only after operational and permit verification. The advance is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it blocks your spot in the group.

If we cancel a trek due to weather, safety, or forest department restrictions, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

Notes

No freely licensed photo of Sonsogor peak or the Charavane trail itself exists on Wikimedia Commons - the hero image shows the same Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary forest (from the nearby Chorla Ghat trek) rather than the summit itself.

Sustainability

The peak sits inside Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary - we keep groups small and stay on the established trail to limit impact on this forest corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions