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This is the largest and the best-preserved Portuguese bastion in Goa and was built in 1609-12, to control the entry into the river Mandovi and to protect Old Goa from potential enemy attacks. A freshwater spring - from where the fort derives it's name - within the fort provided water supply to the ships that called there. Ringed by thick battlements, the heart of the fort was protected by two hundred cannons and a deep dry moat, which one still has to cross to get inside. Strategically located at the estuary of the river Mandovi, this fort was constructed in 1612 as a guard against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas. The walls of this fort are 5 metres high and 1.3 metres wide. Little surprise then that this remains to be the only fort that was not conquered by any invaders during the 450 yearlong rule of the Portuguese empire. The area around the fort housed a large well and a number of springs that provided fresh drinking water to the voyagers that arrived by ship. ...
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Netravali Wildlife Senctury is the latest addition to the Goa's already rich bouquet of WLS. It is adjacent to Bhagwan Mahavir WLS and Cotigao WLS in South Goa district and on the eastern boundary of the state. The nearby beach is Palolem which is about 45 minutes when descent through Ambe Ghat. It is a dense forest and has a fantastic waterfall by the name of Saveri. It is home to special bird species like Malabar Whistling Thrush, Great pied HornBill, Black Panther, King Cobra and many more. Saveri Waterfall is the one of the top attraction and the trail leading to waterfall is just beautiful. You have to cross multiple small streams on the way and that adds to the excitement. We were a group of 11 people with 6 adults and 5 kids between 5-12 years age group. The kids managed trail well albeit and enjoyed walking through stream. We spotted many birds on the way. *Tips* : 1. The one way time is about 45 mins and if you want to spend good time at the waterfall, you should bud...
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The 3 Kings Church Goa is visited by millions of tourist every year.There are so many places in Goa which are famous as tourist spot.But there are some places which are worth to be visited by tourists but very few people know about them.one of such place is the 3 kings church in the cansulim village about 15m from velsao in south Goa. The 3 kings church is situated at Cuelim hill.The church is famous for the feast of 3 kings celebrated every year on 6th janaury. Get here before sundown and you will be treated to a mind numbing sunset and spectacular 360 degree views of Goa. From here you can see the ocean and the palm trees that border the beach stretching below from Velsao all the way to Colva and beyond which is close to a 20 kms. stretch! Located on a hill off the coastal road that goes from Velsao all the way to Cavelossim this place is truly off the beaten path though not all that difficult to find really. This church is mostly closed in the evenings but you can wa...
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