Central Goa Sightseeing
Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 18:00 PM
Places Covers: Ancestral Goa & Big Foot, Mahalsa Temple, Verna, Three Kings Church View Point, Uttarda Beach.
Ancestral Goa & Big Foot- Spread over nine acres of land, Ancestral Goa, also known as "Big Foot," is a first of its kind theme park and outdoor museum in India. It showcases a variety of artifacts that depict the journey and hardships in the past of rural Goa. From Anandachem Ghor (House of Happiness) to see the salt pans & coastal treasure, Ancestral Goa is a sojourn that will take you back in time. It has the honor of housing the largest laterite sculpture of Mirabai, the devotional poet and saint and also, the Big Foot Cross Museum that has on display thousands of crosses from all over the world. Ancestral Goa enlightens you about the fact that there is much more to Goa than just parties and beaches, Goa is a land of many mysteries and a multitude of color. Have fun exploring!
Mahalsa Temple, Verna - Dedicated to the female avatar of Lord Vishnu, Shri Mahalasa Narayani Prasanna marks the spot where, according to legend, the beloved goddess and the protector of Konkani people first appeared in Goa. The temple occupies the site of an earlier shrine destroyed by the Portuguese in 1567. The clean and spacious corridors and halls of the temple provide a peaceful setting for meditation and reflection. The crowds are rare, even during celebrations, since most of the local believers prefer to go to the old temple in Mardol
Three Kings Church- Three Kings Church, officially Our Lady of Remedios Chapel, is situated in a plush village of Goa called Cansaulim which is 15 km east of one of Goa’s most prominent locations – Margao. This small town is a perfect getaway from all the beach life madness if you want to break away from the monotony of it. It is also the perfect place for history buffs to know about the Goa’s former landowners’ lifestyle along with dereliction of some beautiful colonial-era mansions. You may be lucky to experience a wonderful event when air force fighter pilots while following a specific flight plan fly right over the church and in such close proximity that you can wave directly at the pilots and they may do a roll to make your day even more ecstatic!
Utorda Beach - Among the numerous number of beaches of the Goa state in India, the Utorda beach is one of the smallest beaches. The story of this beach is quite forgetful. It was established to back up the crowd of the very famous Majorda beach. The Utorda beach is the northern extent of the Majorda beach. The seclusion of this beach makes it an offbeat place in the tourism tariff. Nowadays since people are going on vacations to relax rather than travelling, this off beat small beach got popular with the status of a natural retreat. The scenic beauty of the Utorda beach is very unique and mystical. The white pristine sands, the boulevard of palm & coconut trees, the calm blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the greenery of the coastal fields makes the Utorda beach a paradise visit for all the parched souls on this earth. This beautiful beach is blessed with modern amenities and natural pleasantries. The clean & quite sandy beach with umbrella shades and green coconut water is the perfect combination to relish the much needed downtime. The Utorda beach may be small but the shoreline is quite long and rock free.
- Timing: 06:30 – 19:00 hrs.
- Validity: June – Jan.
- Minimum age: 8 – 50 years.
- Minimum participant: 02 pax.
- What to wear & carry: Socks, Sneakers, running shoes with a tight grip, full sleeve shirt/top, long pants to protect your legs.
- Booking: Limited seats, prior booking is mandatory.
Once the tree has been completed, return back to the camp where buffet lunch would be spread out for the guest that includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. You have to reach the camp where everyone leaves for Tambdisurla trek. An experienced guide will manage the trip. You go through the beautiful and untouched dense foliage until you reach the very inspiring Tambdi Surla region. After the trek return back to the camp and enjoys a tasty lunch. After which you can go for a relaxing fish spa at the camp itself. You can also go for fun activities like flying fox and wall climbing. Then after having some tea, you will be dropped back to your respective hotels.
| Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 Hrs | The camp begins from the respective hotels you are staying in. Remember that timing might be revised on the hotel or resorts location. |
| 08:00 – 08:30 Hrs | On camp arrival, you have to check in. Then have a Goan style scrumptious breakfast. |
| 08:30 – 09:00 Hrs | You will be briefed about the trek by the local host and guide after breakfast. |
| 09:00 – 10:30 Hrs | With your guide’s assistance, the trekking begins. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 Hrs | You get to see the calmer side of the wild while exploring the greenery of the Lush Tambdi Surla region |
| 11:30 – 13:00 Hrs | Return to the camp by trekking back. |
| 13:00 – 13:30 Hrs | A visit to the ancient 13th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said to be carved out of a single boulder. |
| 13:30 – 14:00 Hrs | Come back from the camp. |
| 14:00 – 15:00 Hrs | Have a traditional Goan meal, be it veg or Non-veg. |
| 15:00 – 17:00 Hrs | There are options for enjoying some adventure activity such as flying fox and wall climbing Or simply get a natural pedicure at the natural fish spa at the camp. Before departure, enjoy your evening tea with
some rusk.
Indulge in some of the fun activities like Flying Fox or do wall climbing. Or just enjoy a pedicure session at the natural fish spa. Enjoy hot tea and rusks in the evening before departure. |
| 17:00 – 18:30 Hrs | Move forward to the respective hotel or resort. |
Costing for the trekking Tour:
1. Ac car (02 pax) : Rs. 4500. (ex. North/South Goa)
2. Entry fee: Rs. 1500 per person.
3. ES guide: It is included in the entry fee and the guide is going to meet you in the camp directly.
