Treks and peacock farm at Sattari If you are a nature lover, then Sattari is the place to be. Still very rustic by even the local Goan standard, Sattari can be a de-stressor for anyone wishing to be cut off from the bustle of modern living. There are no touristic attractions or facilities as such yet but the place is extremely famous for treks. It is …

Museum of Goa (MOG) at Bardez The Museum of Goa (MOG) is the brain child of Dr. Subodh Kerkar. Dr. Kerker’s installations at the International Film Festival of India, Panaji, would never fail to catch my attention each year. The lighting effects in the dark would enhance the simplest of everyday material into pieces of beauty. One installation in par …

Bamambudo waterfall at Canacona Within the Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary, lies the Ambe Ghat and the Bamanbudo waterfalls. Just the drive and passing scenery is enough to rejuvenate your senses. If one visits during the monsoons, which is also recommended, the terraces of the fields on the approach road to Gaon dongrem village is refreshing with its ve …

Sulcorna Village at Quepem A visit to The Don Bosco Agro-Educational Complex in Sulcorna, run by the Salesians, is worth a visit to understand how the idea of sustainability profits the people. Salesian priest and missionary, Fr Giuseppe Moja (1915-2009) initiated the development of this 200 acres forest land at Sulcorna, donated by Mr. Humberto Mas …

Halorne fort at Alorna, Pernem Right on the border of Pernem and close to the taluka of Bicholim, lies the Alorna fort within the Alorna village. Within this village that lies the sign board that indicates the presence of the Alorna or Harlane Fort on the banks of the Chapora river that flows right in front of it. The Alorna fort is commonly called …

Chandor village at Salcete At the steps of the Chapel of St. Tiago in Chandor, lay a stone believed to have the footprints of the last Kadamba Queen. King Harihar of Chandrapur (now Chandor), died fighting the Portuguese invaders (1510 A.D.).Folklore has it that his wife who was away at that time, was furious on learning that the villagers failed to …

Amthane Dam at Bicholim, serenity of calm waters To go to the Amthane dam, the Assonara bus stop is a good starting point to get to the dam, from where it is a 15-minute ride away and around 8 kms away. There are no road signs to get to the Amthane dam and google maps is quite reliable. The dam gets its name from the village it is located in and the …