The tiny village islet of Vanxim lies beyond Divar in a picturesque setting

islet

Looking across the Mandovi river, the sister islands of Chorao and Divar are easily visible. As one drives down the Ponte Conde de Linhares, the islands get closer, separated only by the Mandovi. Both are just a short ferry ride away. Both these islands have a rich history and are well known to Goans all […]

The scenic villages of Chorao and Divar across the river Mandovi

scenic villages

Goa is full of little villages from north to south. All of them are beautiful in their own way. They are all scenic, surrounded by lush forests, ponds, lakes, rivers and even the sea. Two very pretty and scenic villages are the sister islands of Chorao and Divar located across the river Mandovi. Both are […]

Goa’s first Chapel dedicated to St. Teresa opened at Chorao

  On September 4. The Chapel of St. Teresa was inaugurated on the Island of Chorao. The chapel is situated along the connecting road of the island to River Mandovi.  It has a statue of St. Mother Teresa seen at the entrance. “This is an initiative of the people. The locals took the lead and it was inaugurated […]