Ancient Goa Tour: Explore Rock Engravings, and Mythical Caves with a Local Guide
Goa
Embark on an ancient Goa tour and uncover the secrets of rock engravings, mythical caves, and a quirky bubble lake. Led by a local guide, this off the beaten path excursion promises a fascinating journey through history and culture.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kushavati River - Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Goa at 08:30 A.M. along with an English speaking guide and start your tour.

The trail starts at an old site in Goa situated in a little hamlet on the banks of the river Kushavati. The petroglyphs or rock inscriptions from Panasalimal on the banks of river Kushavati date back to the Stone Age. The inscriptions on laterite have a depiction of animals, concentric circles, and human puppets.

  • Rivona - We proceed to visit the village of Rivona to see a natural cave made of laterite. It is believed to be the home of the Pandavas of the Mahabharata fame, during their exile. We will also visit a tunnel dug in the laterite, which is supposed to open out in the neighboring village.
    Next on the tour is a mysterious lake in the town of Netravati. Situated in the vicinity of the Gopinath Temple and devoted to Lord Krishna, this lake is acclaimed for bubbles on its surface. What is considerably queerer is the way that these air pockets rise when we clap. Is this a supernatural occurrence of Lord Krishna? Or then again is there a logical clarification? Our Archaeologist will reveal some insight into this amid the visit.

  • Tanshikar Spice Farm - Our last stop will be a visit to a spice farm. Tanishkar’s farm is situated in the rainforest region of Western Ghats at Netravali village. We will visit the spice farm and have a traditional Goan lunch served in earthen vessels surrounded by nature.

After lunch, you will take a tour of the farm and learn about different spices that are grown here. After the completion of your trip our driver will escort you back to your hotel in Goa.

What's Included
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person.
  • English Speaking Local Guide
  • Lunch at Spice Village (Beverage Excluded)
  • Transportation by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center only
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion represents an off the beaten mystery trail in Goa, led by an Archaeologist, where we explore 9000-year-old rock carvings and laterite caves, which are believed to be the home of the Pandavas from the Hindu epic of Mahabharata. We move on to Netravali temple lake with its quirky bubbles and a spice farm where we have a traditional Goan lunch.

Highlights:

Rock engravings

Rivona Cave, which is believed to be the home of Pandavas

Bubble lake & Gopinath Temple

Lunch at Spice Farm

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Goa
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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