Category Archives: Alternative Tourism

Curca Village

VILLAGE CURCA By Pantaleao Fernandes ▲ Distant View of the Curca Church The village of Curca can be approached from the Bambolim hillock or from Batim. The former approach provides an aerial view of the village and lays bare before … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Secrets of Keri

Discovering the secrets of Keri  (CRT) By Pantaleao Fernandes Keri, the mountainside village, deep within the hinterlands of Sattari is a welcome retreat all year round. During the monsoons, the grey clouds saturated with rain hang very low, kissing the … Continue reading →

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Water sports in Inland waters

Have the CoP considered the impact of water sports in inland waters on the fragile and sensitive ecosystem ? has any study been done to check carrying capacities of the villages identified? has the required infrastructure been put in place and most important of all, have … Continue reading →

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State readies to host first-ever bird festival

Another avenue being thrown open without much though from Arlekar. There is absolutely no planning that goes on with this government. Someone thinks of making a fast buck and the government buys it thoughtlessly   Preparations are on to hold … Continue reading →

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Monsoon arrival ushers in whitewater rafting

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Monsoon-arrival-ushers-in-whitewater-rafting/articleshow/53051661.cms Whitewater rafting, the best monsoon activity in Goa that draws thousands of watersports enthusiasts has finally resumed in the River Mhadei after a delayed monsoon. The river rafting facility will be available from July to October 2016, subject to availability … Continue reading →

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Monsoon tourism

Yes monsoon tourism should be promoted with focus on places with natural springs . However even before such places are opened to tourists, the infrastructure around these places need to be developed and people around these places need to be … Continue reading →

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