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Margao Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Margao

  • 01Holy Spirit Church

    Holy Spirit Church

    The Holy Spirit Church in the Margao township area in Goa was originally constructed in 1564 before being destroyed as a consequence of a war with the Muslim army in 1571. In 1645, once things stabilised, funds were raised and the church was rebuilt and consecrated.

    Towards the end of the month of May, the Holy Spirit Church celebrates a feast day along with a late afternoon session of Mass, which is pretty famous all over Margao. Set to coincide with the onset of the rains, people from all over Goa flock to the feast but with their supplies of dried fish, vegetables and other staples. The fair generally goes on for around five to six days.

    Inspired by Baroque architecture, this church features tall towers, a clean white façade and interiors decorated with various works of crystal. The church also features well-decorated altars and a huge centrally located dome. This church is home to almost 3000 Christian families.

    Pilgrims and tourists can visit this church all seven days of the week. Getting to the place is easy enough, cabs and buses from Panjim and Vasco Da Gama are available to Margao.

    For pilgrims and tourists based in North Goa, namely Candolim, Baga and Calangute, even Mapusa, the ride is a little long but well worth it. One can also spend the rest of the day exploring Margao which has grown from a small Goan village to a full-fledged city!

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  • 02Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Dudhsagar waterfalls – the very name of this alluring falls translates to mean a sea of milk and it is aptly called so, for it simply seems like it's milk and not water that's cascading down those rocks. Located in-between Karnataka-Goa Border, about 72 km away from Panaji and set amidst an extremely beautiful spot, it is a major tourist attraction in the area.

    Associated Legend

    According to a legend, it is believed that a pretty princess lived in a palace within a forest close by Dudhsagar and enjoyed taking bath in a lake located close by and would drink sweetened milk in her golden jug after her bath. Meanwhile, she noticed that a prince was watching her bathe which embarrassed her, and to prevent him from seeing her, she poured milk from her jug to form a curtain that prevented him from seeing her. It is believed that it is the same sweetened milk that is cascading down the rocks as Dudhsagar waterfalls today.

    Fall And Its Surroundings

    Dudhsagar waterfalls and the roads surrounding it are maintained by the Goa Forest Department. It is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls and is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall, having a total height of 310 metres. It looks extremely spectacular, especially during the monsoon season. However, the roads leading to the falls remain closed during the rainy season and are opened for public transport only after October.

    The cascading waters form a pond beneath in which people can bathe but at their own risk. The waterfall which is located inside the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary of Collem in South Goa is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest, which houses various species of animals, plants, insects and birds.

    Dudhsagar waterfalls can be reached easily by road and rail. While the nearest railway station is the Collem railway station. It is not advisable to travel to Dudhsagar by car as the road has a jungle track and the river criss-crosses the road at several points.

    Trekking is also a famous tourist attrcation at Dudhsagar. There is a railway track close by the waterfalls where trekkers can find shelters. However, they are made available to trekkers only on first come first serve basis.

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