Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the rich tapestry of Chorao Island, where nature and mythology coexist in a vibrant landscape. This 3 hour trail offers an immersive experience into the island's ecology, featuring mangrove forests, unique mud flats, and ancient river ecosystems. Visit significant temples and folk shrines while learning about Goa's indigenous culture from expert storytellers. Conclude your adventure with a delightful Goan breakfast or high tea at a sustainable local farm, showcasing fresh produce. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this tour promises a genuine taste of Goa's heritage.
Special Note: This experience is not a walking trail and guests need transportation to be arra...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to temples, shrines, and khazan landscapes
Traditional Goan farm breakfast/high tea with local produce
Know about mangrove and river ecosystems
Access to the local sustainable farm
Expert storyteller led cultural, ecological, and heritage experience
Vehicle required to move around the Island for the experience as this is not a walking trail
Hotel pickups and drops
Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions
Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route
Meeting Points
Departure
Raibandar Ferry Terminal
You will be meeting the storyteller at the Ferry Terminal. This is the first ferry teminal you come across for guests traveling from Panjim via Ponte Conde de Linhares. Please do not take the ferry and cross the river. Guests would need their own transportation to be arranged during the experience.
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Mythical Wonders of Chorao Island
North Goa
About
Uncover the rich tapestry of Chorao Island, where nature and mythology coexist in a vibrant landscape. This 3 hour trail offers an immersive experience into the island's ecology, featuring mangrove forests, unique mud flats, and ancient river ecosystems. Visit significant temples and folk shrines while learning about Goa's indigenous culture from expert storytellers. Conclude your adventure with a delightful Goan breakfast or high tea at a sustainable local farm, showcasing fresh produce. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this tour promises a genuine taste of Goa's heritage.
Special Note: This experience is not a walking trail and guests need transportation to be arra...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to temples, shrines, and khazan landscapes
Traditional Goan farm breakfast/high tea with local produce
Know about mangrove and river ecosystems
Access to the local sustainable farm
Expert storyteller led cultural, ecological, and heritage experience
Vehicle required to move around the Island for the experience as this is not a walking trail
Hotel pickups and drops
Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions
Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route
Meeting Points
Departure
Raibandar Ferry Terminal
You will be meeting the storyteller at the Ferry Terminal. This is the first ferry teminal you come across for guests traveling from Panjim via Ponte Conde de Linhares. Please do not take the ferry and cross the river. Guests would need their own transportation to be arranged during the experience.
Return
Itinerary
1
We cross the river and enter the Island. The experience begins with an introduction of Chorao Island. We speak about the etymology/topography of Chorao Island, geology of the Island, along with the Pre-Portuguese and Portuguese influence.
15 minutes
2
Shri Devaki Krishna Temple
This is a temple visit. This stop includes mythological stories of Devaki and Krishna connected to Chorao Island, and we also speak about why we celebrate certain festivals and its connection to Lord Krishna, the influence of Brahmins towards shaping this place and how they used to coexist with the natives.
40 minutes
3
We talk about a unique feature you will notice at this shrine. Next to the temple, we also talk about sluice gate fishing practices and the mangroves.
20 minutes
4
Visit to this iconic church in the Island. We speak about the architecture of the church and the influence of the community that built this church.
15 minutes
5
Tato Kulaghar
Visit a traditional kulagar and know about the the different spices along with interacting with the locals. Enjoy a hearty breakfast/high tea cooked by the locals.
