GOA
Selaulim Dam, Siolim Bridge ,Spice Planatations in Goa
Selaulim Dam
The Selaulim dam lies on the Selaulim river at about 5 km from the Sanguem town. it is Goa's biggest man-made water storage source that is also a favourite picnic spot for locals. During the monsoonsThe Selaulim dam lies on the Selaulim river at about 5 km from the Sanguem town. it is Goa's biggest man-made water storage source that is also a favourite picnic spot for locals.
During the monsoons, the misty outlook of the western ghats against the backdrop of the dam is truly breathtaking. One can spend hours here in its scenic beauty.
For accommodation, an irrigation department rest house and a private resort are located nearby. The tourist department cottages lie unused and there is also a restaurant located in Chinchant.
During the monsoons, the misty outlook of the western ghats against the backdrop of the dam is truly breathtaking. One can spend hours here in its scenic beauty.
For accommodation, an irrigation department rest house and a private resort are located nearby. The tourist department cottages lie unused and there is also a restaurant located in Chinchant.
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To get to the Selaulim dam one can enjoy a 35 km picturesque drive from Margao. Once you cross Curchorem and reach Sanguem, the dam lies on Selaulim river.
Siolim Bridge
Siolim or Solim is a town on the Chapora river, in north Goa. The Siolim bridge in Goa connecting villages such as Siolim and Chopdem lies 7 kms south of Morjim across the Chapora River.
The bridge is a landmark in the Siolim village from where one can see some great sunset views. One can also sometimes catch glimpses of some festivals celebrated in the village while passing over the bridge. The magnificient church of St. Anthony is situated nearby.
The bridge is a landmark in the Siolim village from where one can see some great sunset views. One can also sometimes catch glimpses of some festivals celebrated in the village while passing over the bridge. The magnificient church of St. Anthony is situated nearby.
The Siolim Chopdem bridge also helps one to visit nearby beaches of Pernem in Goa and is a good alternative to the ferry service across the Chapora river. However if one has time to kill the ferry ride is also quite pleasant.
Places such as the Ashwem beach, Arambol beach and the famous Terekol fort can also be visited once across the Siolim bridge.
Spice Planatations in Goa
The spice plantations in Goa are situated in the Ponda region and are quite popular as a major tourist attraction. The plantations use organic methods of cultivation and farming and are known to produce many of Goa's fantastic aromatic spices.
At the spice plantations in Goa one can explore the fields and the farms. A guide is known to explain about all the spices and plants also tell about their medicinal properties. One can also see men climbing Betel Nut trees which are very tall and how they maintain a balance whilst plucking betel nut fruits from those swaying trees.
The spice plantations are known to be managed by people who excel in the technical know how of farming spices and who have comprehensive knowledge. Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, chillies, coriander, betel nut palm are some of the spices one will find at the plantation. Tropical fruits such as Custard apples, Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples, Citrus fruits etc are also grown here.
Apart from the spices and the tropical fruits at the plantations one can also get to see a variety of species of birds that have been sighted within the plantation. These include cuckoos, koel, cousals, owls, maina, horn bills, pittas, parrots, large eagles and many more.
At the spice plantations in Goa one can explore the fields and the farms. A guide is known to explain about all the spices and plants also tell about their medicinal properties. One can also see men climbing Betel Nut trees which are very tall and how they maintain a balance whilst plucking betel nut fruits from those swaying trees.
The spice plantations are known to be managed by people who excel in the technical know how of farming spices and who have comprehensive knowledge. Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, chillies, coriander, betel nut palm are some of the spices one will find at the plantation. Tropical fruits such as Custard apples, Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples, Citrus fruits etc are also grown here.
Apart from the spices and the tropical fruits at the plantations one can also get to see a variety of species of birds that have been sighted within the plantation. These include cuckoos, koel, cousals, owls, maina, horn bills, pittas, parrots, large eagles and many more.
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