58 attractions across Goa.
This spice plantation is located on high mountains amidst stunning surroundings near Ponda. Many tourists visit the Abyss spice plantation as it is famous for the medicinal herbs that are grown over here on a large scale.
This is a mock village depicting the culture and traditions of Goa from around 100 years ago. It depicts the styles of architecture and portrays the art and religious beliefs of that period.
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (No lunch break). Closed on Fridays. Entry Fee: Rs. 5 per person above 15 years.
The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Goan town of Mollem. This area was first known as Mollem Game Sanctuary. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed as Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary. With a total area of 240 sq kms, this is the largest of Goa’s…
Situated next to the Mahalaxmi Temple, the Boca de Vaca spring is one of the two springs that exist in Panaji Goa. The appearance of this Portuguese –built structure that remains aglow with soft decorative light in the evening gives it a name “Boca De Vaca” literally meaning…
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near Usgao, at the junction of Ponda, Sanguem and Sattari talukas. The smallest of the Goan Wildlife Sanctuaries, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 8 sq. Kms and is located 3000 ft. above sea level…
Cabo Raj Bhavan stands at the confluence of the rivers Mandovi and Zuari at the top of a cliff. It lies at the tip of a peninsula near Dona Paula, nine kilometres from Panjim. An imposing structure, it was built in 1540 and was tasked with the defence of the Goa harbour. When…
Chapora was originally built by Adil Shah of Bijapur. Later the fort was reconstructed by the Portuguese who almost completely redesigned the fort, leaving almost nothing of the original structure. It is located near the Chapora river and is built of red laterite. It lies in…
The Tiswadi island of Chorao is situated 5 kms from Panaji. The earliest settlers of the island were 10 families of the Goud Saraswat Brahmins. The people of the island are today known as the Chodankars. The island was earlier called Chudamani, which means ‘stunning precious…
This striking example of Gothic architecture is located in Saligao, which used to be the Nagoa parish chaplaincy. The foundation stone of this church was laid in 1867. Construction took seven years to complete and was finished in 1873. Upon completion of construction, the…
Of all churches in Goa, remarkable and ostentious because of its exceptional structure is the fact of St Anne. It had been re-built by Mons Francisco do Rego with the contributions of some villagers and using his own funds. Sadly he could not finish the job so the onus befell…
The Corjeum fortress is an island fortress located approximately 6 kilometres from Aldona in the Bardez taluka of North Goa. It was constructed in the year 1551 using pitted laterite. According to the late Fr. Moreno de Souza, the name of the island originates from the words…
If one wants to see multi-storeyed forests with tall trees and rare plants, where hardly any light reaches the ground, Cotigao Sanctuary is the place to go to. It touches the border of Karnataka state and in the lean season, several gaurs are known to come into Cotigao from its…
One can check the credentials of this house. Legitimacy proven, one can look at your own reflection in the lancet windows of European style building on the right and face the Hindu temple set in a garden of roses up front. Clearly a house that takes you to an era when Goan…
This is Goa’s only bird sanctuary, 1.8 Sq Km in area. A variety of local and migratory birds can be found on this island. From Panaji , one needs to take a bus or a cab to the Ribandar ferry wharf and then take a ferry across the Mandovi river to the island of Chorao. The…
Timings: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Closed on Sundays Entry Fee: Free
Timings: Weekdays 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sundays 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
When you first visit the house of Dona Maria dos Anjos Godinho- Jacques at Majorda village in Salcete District, you will first want to see the kitchen. Ah! If only one could give a sample of the scents and the sounds of that divine kitchen on these pages! If only one could…
Visiting this home is an unusual experience. Its location is not traditional and the home straddles a little knoll, which is a mango grove. Behind the house is a hillside cashew plantation. The formal entrance on the central axis has been closed and one now enters through the…
The Kuskem waterfall is located in the Canacona taluka in South Goa. It is situated in idyllic Kuskem Village at about 20 km from the Cotigao wildlife sanctuary off NH 17. It is best visited only during the rainy season as it dries out during the summers. Kuskem is located at…
Some houses take you by surprise or by storm. If you were there, you will meet Rajendra and his family who occupy the north wing of the house and have the Chapel, the courtyard, two large bedrooms and a corridor under their care. Then you will meet Mick, the interior decorator…
The Goa Marriot is adjacent to Miramar beach near the state’s capital of Panjim. Its casino, Winners, is a relatively large and entertaining one. Treasures Casino Majorda Beach Resort (Casino located within the Hotel), Majorda, Salcette, Goa Gaming time: 12:00pm – 1:00am Games…
This is a newly opened studio that specializes in ceramic and pottery designing. Located in a beautiful old bungalow, it is the brainchild of two NID (National Institute of Design) graduates, Thomas and Pattu, who recently moved to Goa. They create both art ware and utility…
Static displays of aircraft, armament, sensors, aviation simulator, scale models, apparel and museum shop. Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Entry Fee: Rs. 10 per adult and Rs. 5 per child.
