Goan Hinterland Experience: Caves, Carvings & More in South Goa

Name: Goan Hinterland Experience: Caves, Carvings & More in South Goa
Brand: Viator
Price: 24.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (149 reviews)

5.0(149)3 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 day aheadGoa, India

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Escape to the charm of South Goa, where nature, culture, and flavors come alive. Stroll through a traditional Kulaghar plantation, learning about local spices and vegetation before savoring a homemade Goan breakfast in the heart of the greenery. Visit a historic temple steeped in fascinating legends, and end your journey at a serene farm with flowing spring waters and lush surroundings. A perfect blend of heritage, nature, and authentic Goan hospitality!

This experience entails; -Step back in time at the storied Zambaulim Temple, rich with legends and local lore. -Wander through a traditional spice plantation, discovering fragrant spices and unique Goan flora. -Savor a hearty, homemade Goan breakfast/snacks served amidst the plantation’s natural beauty. -Uncover history inside the ancient Rivona Buddhist Cave, a serene retreat of monks from centuries past. -Dip your toes in a pristine freshwater stream, surrounded by lush greenery.

Included

Soul Travelling Goodies
Snacks / Breakfast
Guided Tour
All Fees and Taxes
First Aid / Medical kit

Not included

Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Bottled water
We visit multiple points during the experience. Guest are requested to have a transportation with them for the entire experience.

What you'll do

Introduction about the experience by the ambassador
10 min
Rivona Buddhist Caves
Rivona, Quepem Taluka, Ponda, India
Perched quietly in the lush hinterland of South Goa, the Rivona Caves, often called the Pandava Caves and are ancient, rock-cut sanctuaries carved into laterite, dating to around the 6th or 7th century CE. Experts believe they were crafted by Buddhist monks as meditation retreats and places of teaching.
20 minAdmission included
Usgalimal Rock Carvings
Usgalimal,, Quepem, South Goa, Goa Velha, India
Tucked on the sandy banks of the Kushavati River at Rivona, the Usgalimal petroglyphs are one of Goa’s most remarkable prehistoric sites. Over a hundred figures, etched into laterite bedrock it include animals (likely bovids), human forms, spirals, concentric circles, labyrinth-like designs and other geometric motifs. The carvings were re-discovered in the 1990s and are now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
20 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Note: It is not a walking trail. Transport will be required to get between each of the points in the trail. We recommend using the same mode of transport used to come to the start point, for the entire experience. Transport is not provided by Soul Travelling.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please cooperate with the tour expert to maintain time and decorum
Heritage sites and temples may require appropriate attire, that covers knees and shoulders
The guide is a local expert with in-depth knowledge and insight.

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

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