GTDC’s Sao Joao special cruise on board Santa Monica on 24th June 2019

Goa Tourism Development Corporation is all set to celebrate Sao Joao festival on board Santa Monica on Monday, 24th June 2019. The event will start at 10.30 a.m. and conclude at 3.00 p.m.

The event will include special cultural programmes along with entertainment and fun for the tourists and locals. Games and different competitions will also be conducted during the event and winners will be given attractive prizes.

GTDC organizes this event every year in a bid to celebrate Goa’s most unique monsoon festival “Sao Joao”. Year after year, this festival attracts tourists from far and wide.

During the event snacks and buffet lunch will be provided to the guests. The charges for participation includes Rs. 2500/- for couples, Rs. 1500/- per individual and Rs. 800/-for children between 5 years to 10 years. The charges are inclusive of food and entertainment programmes.

For bookings, contact: Mr Dilip-9767708798 Mr. Anil -9422057704 & Santa Monica Counter: 0832-2438754/2437496 or book online via www.goa-tourism.com.Bookings can be also done at all residencies of GTDC, and Head office at Paryatan Bhavan 3rd floor patto Panaji-Goa.

GTDC’s Sunday Monsoon Trekking Expeditions commence from 23rd June 2019

This Sunday (23rd June 2019), the GTDC weekly monsoon trek heads to Zadani along the banks of River Mhadei. According to local legends, Zadani was a thriving village around 800years ago. However, for reasons unknown, the residents of Zadani migrated to other places totally abandoning it. Currently, the existence of a shiva lingam and a nandi at Zadani are the only two sings that the place was inhibited by people ages ago.

Now every year more than five hundred locals visit the place to celebrate Mahashivratri and to take the blessing of lord shiva.

The trek will cover a distance of 4 kms through semi forests and lush greenery. The trekking expedition is open to all especially those with a spirit for adventure and nature lovers.

Transport arrangements have been made from Mapusa & Margao at 7.30 a.m. and from Panjim at 8.30 a.m. Pick up facility also available from Old Goa, Banasthari & Sankhali Yummy food will be served by the villagers of Dhavem, Sattari.

Interested trekkers are requested to carry along an extra pair of clothes, rainwear, trekking shoes, drinking water, snacks, and binoculars. Smoking and consumption of alcohol prohibited.

The charges for the trek including lunch Rs. 800 per head.

For booking contact: Mr, Anil Dalal, GTDC – 9422057704/8379022215

For online booking please visit: goa-tourism.com

GTDC’s trekking expedition to Tambdi Surla Waterfalls this Sunday, 30th June 2019

Another Sunday of fun and excitement, and another edition of trekking by Goa Tourism Development Corporation to Tambdi Surla Waterfalls on 30th June 2019.

Tambdi Surla waterfalls is amongst the most famous waterfalls in the state located in the dense forest of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary.

The expedition will also include a visit to the famous Shiva temple at Tamdi Surla which is carved out of a single rock.

The trail from the temple to the Tambdi Surla waterfalls is enriching and rejuvenating. At the waterfalls, enjoy the cascade which gushes from a height of 50 meters in a zigzag way and looks really beautiful. There is a little pool created by the falls. If you want, you can take a dip in the chilly cold clear water.

While on your route, you will find a few streams flowing down the hills. The fresh air, pristine water, colourful birds and butterflies will definitely make you fall in love with the place. Initially, the path of trekking is quite wide but gradually narrows.

It is a trek with a walking distance of 7 kms one way and one needs to be physically fit to undertake this trek.

Delicious veg and non-veg lunch will be provided.

The charge per head is Rs. 800 which is inclusive of lunch, transport and guiding.

Transport will leave from Mapusa Residency and from Margao Residency at 7.15 a.m. Reporting at Paryatan Bhavan, Panjim is at sharp 7.45 a.m.Pick up facility also available from Old Goa, Banasthari, Farmagudi and Ponda.

Interested trekkers are requested to carry along an extra pair of clothes, rainwear, trekking shoes, snacks and binoculars. Smoking and consumption of alcohol will not be permitted.

For booking contact : Mr, Anil Dalal, GTDC – 9422057704/8379022215

For on-line booking please visit: goa-tourism.com