Extreme South Goa Sightseeing
Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 18:00 PM
Places Covers: Palolem beach, Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple, Margao Bazar, Colva Beach.
Palolem beach - Located in Canacona Southern Goa; it is another famous beach. It's known for its beautiful crescent – shape which makes it possible to see both the ends from the centre of the beach. Featured in Matt Damon English Movie The Bourne Supremacy; it's another kind of beach with Green Island; its definitely one of the places to be in. This beach is also known for a good Night life. Its known amongst tourists for party hard here. Go towards Silent Noise Party at Neptune Point. Enjoy the music on your headphones and dance till the music ends.
Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple - Shri Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple is located at Fatorpa of Quepem Taluka and is one of the oldest temples of Goa. It is also one of the prime places to visit in
Goa. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Shri Shantadurga. Originally from Cuncolim village in Salcete Taluka, the Goddess was removed to Fatorpa in 16th Century during religious persecution by the Portuguese.
During the reign of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shahu, the temple was reconstructed which was previously destroyed by Portuguese invasion. The temple complex is on the foothills of a mountain chain bordered by
greenery in all sides. At the entrance of the temple of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin, there is a massive doorway called Mahadwar. The temple has the big gold plated kalash that is built on the main dome with ornamented
designs. In the garbhagraha, there are two statues of Shree Shantadurga. One is in a sitting position and the second idol of the Devi is in standing position. The same is the Darshanamurti because the devotees can
take darshan of her daily. This statue is made up of the five metals. She is standing on a patt. She holds a trishul, sudarshan chakra and an arrow in her hand.
The annual 'Zatra' falls in the month of Pausha Shuddha Navami and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world. Every year thousands of visitors visits Shantadurga temple. There is agrashala
or guest houses within the temple compound to accommodate the visitors.
Madgaon Market - The capital of prosperous Salcete taluka, Margao – referred to in railway timetables and on some maps by its official government title, Madgaon – is Goa’s second city, and if you’re
arriving in the state on the Konkan Railway, you’ll almost certainly have to pause here to pick up onward transport by road. Surrounded by fertile rice paddy and plantain groves, the town has always been an important
agricultural market, and was once a major religious centre, with dozens of wealthy temples and dharamshalas – however, most of these were destroyed when the Portuguese absorbed the area into their Novas Conquistas
(“New Conquests”) during the seventeenth century.
Today, Catholic churches still outnumber Hindu shrines, but Margao has retained a cosmopolitan feel due to a huge influx of migrant labour from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Colva Beach- Colva beach is one of the wonderful beaches of this side, which one can easily visit. Enjoy brisk walk, soak-in the serene ambiance, treat your eyes to the mesmerizing views.
- 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.
