"Best Hidden Gems in Goa" Criado por : Cityseeker 9 Localizações indicadas Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory "Home to the Colorful Creatures" Nestled in a tropical forest, Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory is home to more than 120 species of butterflies. A walk through this re-created habitat presents the colorful sight of butterflies hovering over regional plants spread across the park. Initiated by a local homeopath Dr. Jyoti Heblekar, the park offers tours as well as special programs for school by Public Domain CC0 groups from time to time. The best time to visit the park is during the months of October to February. Call or visit their website for more information. +91 832 298 5174 ifoundbutterflies.org/pers [email protected] Off National Highway 748, onal-conservation-efforts/t Rajnagar, Pisgal Priol, Near he-butterfly-conservatory- Khedekar Industries (Surya of-goa Masala ), Ponda Verna Springs Named after the Verna plateau on which it is located, Verna Springs or the Kesarval Springs as they are known locally are a great tourist attraction. The spring is very popular among locals and tourists who actually come from far away places just to bath in its pristine waters. It is said that the water here has medicinal properties and healing techniques. Since the by Robert Stirrett time it was named as a tourist spot, it became very popular and crowded. www.goatourism.gov.in/destinations/waterfalls-a- Kochi - Panvel Highway, Kesarval, Cortalim, Goa lakes/172-kesarval-spring Wax World "Everything in Wax" The Wax World gallery located at the Old Goa Church Complex is developed by Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran. This one of its kind museum showcases life size look-alike wax statues of well known Indian personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. With each passing year, Mr. Bhaskaran adds to the already existing collection. The staff here is quite knowledgeable and provide in- depth facts on each and every statue.The museum also houses a shop that stocks a wide range of wax memorabilia, from scented candles and flowers to wine glasses and dolls. What sets it apart from other museums is the fact that suggestions and ideas entered in the feedback journal are incorporated to enhance the experience further. +91 9970126202 www.waxworld.in/ [email protected] Mahatma Gandhi Circle, Above Canara Bank, Old Goa Divar Island "Away From Mainstream Goa" The Divar Island is one of Goa's best-kept secrets. A ferry ride away from Old Goa, this island belongs to the beautiful village of Piedade and is set along the Mandovi River. One of the biggest draws here is the Our Lady of Compassion Church with its Baroque facade and impressive stucco work and alters. The view from the top of the forested hill offers splendid views of the lazy countryside and the Old Goa conclave of churches. Every fourth Saturday of August sees the celebration of the quirky Bonderam festival, held to commemorate the villagers' collective ire against the Portuguese way of resolving land disputes. +91 832 222 3412 (Tourist Information) Divar Island, Piedade Arvalem Waterfalls "Interesting Waterfall" There are many interesting waterfalls in Goa and one of it is the Arvalem Waterfalls located in the small village of Sanquelim. The waterfall has a beautiful and noisy flow during the rainy months and you can see the place in its full glory during the month of October. During winters and summers, there is not much to be seen due to water scarcity. It held a lot by Olga1205 of importance for Hindu rituals during one time and even today, people come to pray at the Rudeshwar temple in the vicinity. www.goatourism.gov.in/destinations/waterfalls-a- Off Sanquelim-Velguem-Surla-Usgao Road, Sanquelim, Goa lakes/173-harvalem-arvalem-waterfall Chorao Island "Island of Noblemen" 'Ilha dos fidalgos' and Chorao are names given to this island off River Mandovi by the Portuguese. The original name of the island was Chhodnem meaning 'precious stones'. Like every other place in Goa, this island too has a mythical story attached to it. It is believed that the foster mother of Lord Krishna (Yashodha) flung her diamonds into the water and by Robert Stirrett this island sprung forth from the gems. Chorao is home to many churches and temples as well as the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. +91 832 222 3412 (Tourist Information) River Mandovi, Panaji The Indian Customs and Central Excise "Museum of Trade" A one of its kind museum in Goa is the Indian Customs and Central Excise museum. This place is dedicated to the evolution of man and how customs and excise duties evolved from the ancient times. It shows Gandhiji’s march for abolition of salt production tax, apart from many such by br1dotcom stories, scriptures, and ancient documents that make a startling revelation. The museum is a well-laid out with a lot of importance to historic facts and figures. +91 9823665719 goa-tourism.com/GTDC-h [email protected] Avenida Dom Joao de olidays/see-museum-india om Castro, Opposite Jetty n-customs-and-central- Captain & Port, Ozari, Panjim, excise-museum.htm Goa Calizz "Goa Through The Ages" Culture buffs who want to know about the fascinating cultural influences on Goan life, can head down to Calizz in the heart of Candolim. It's a great place to lose yourself for a while, sinking in the sights and sounds of the gorgeous little seaside state. On the premises, there is a colonial mansion built in Portuguese colonial style. So those with a penchant for traveling can go on a tour of the facility which is a rich resource for the culture and monumental sights of Goa. The museum, and the furniture and artifacts housed within are owned by Shri Lamikant Kudchadkar. +91 832 325 0000 www.calizz.com/ [email protected] Candolim Calangute Road, Bammon Vaddo, Candolim Monsoon Heritage Studio "Mirror Artist" Touted as one of the best kept secrets of the city, Monsoon Heritage Studio in Goa is a haven for art collectors, art lovers and artists. The store is located within an old Portuguese house, which is how refurbished and remodeled to influence design and creative space. The place houses stunning mirror mosaics by famous artist Yahel Chirinian. She specializes by Dominic's pics in mirror work, sculptures, paintings and other art form with mirrors to creative a mesmerizing effect. +91 9822122771 www.monsoonheritage.co monsoonheritage@monsoo 61 Mainath Batti, Opposite m/ nheritage.com Exotica Heritage, Arpora Barde, Goa JUNTE-SE A NÓS À: cityseeker.com Condições gerais | POLíTICA DE PRIVACIDADE | API | ENTRE EM CONTATO CONOSCO | Direitos autorais 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).