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Mythical Wonders of Chorao Island

By Make It Happen
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult
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Overview

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 transport to be arranged by themselves to commute within the Island. Recommended to retain the vehicle used to reach the meeting point.

  • 3 hour experience of Chorao Island
  • Explore mangroves, temples, and culture
  • Enjoy a local breakfast or high tea with homegrown ingredients
  • Suitable for all ages

Activity location

  • Chorao Ferry Terminal
    • 403102, Madel, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Raibandar Ferry Terminal
    • 403006, Ribandar, Goa, India

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Mythical Wonders of Chorao Island

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€16.45 x 1 Adult€16.45
Total
Price is €16.45
Until Sun, 7 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to temples, shrines, and khazan landscapes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Goan farm breakfast/high tea with local produce
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Know about mangrove and river ecosystems
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the local sustainable farm
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert storyteller led cultural, ecological, and heritage experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Vehicle required to move around the Island for the experience as this is not a walking trail
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickups and drops
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Chorao Ferry Terminal

  • 15m
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.

Shri Devaki Krishna Temple

  • 40m
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.

Karabhat Ganpati visarjan

  • 20m
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.

St Bartholomew's Church

  • 15m
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.

Tato Kulagar - Spice Farm

  • 1h 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Chorao Ferry Terminal
    • 403102, Madel, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Raibandar Ferry Terminal
    • 403006, Ribandar, Goa, India

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