Attractions & Activities Around

Kavle Shantadurga Temple
Kavle Shantadurga is located 5 minutes drive from Serendip and is one of the most beautiful and peaceful temples around. Shanta durga replesents the shant- meaning peaceful form of Goddess Durga and is one of the main deities of the GSBs, the Gauda Sawaswat Brahmins.

Ramnathi Temple
Ramnath is a form of Lord Shiva that is worshipped in Goa and is a kuldev of many of the GSBs of the region. Another peaceful and culturally an important temple in the area. It is located 15 minutes drive from Serendip.

Tropical Spice Farm
An old plantation of spices and fruit trees that serves beautiful Goan lunch as well. Located in the picturesque village of Keri near Ponda, the tour of the plantation will mesmerize you with the sheer diversity of plants cultivated in the region.

Mahaxmi Temple, Bandora

Nagueshi Temple
Nagueshi or Nagesh is a form of Lord Shiva. The temple lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. Unlike many other Hindu temples of Goa which were shifted, the Nagueshi Temple is at its original place. It has a beautiful temple tank.

Mangueshi Temple
The main temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Manguesh, an incarnation of Shiva. Bhagavan Mangesh is worshipped here as Shiva linga. According to the legend, Shiva had manifested into a tiger to scare his wife Parvati. Paravati, who was frightened at the sight of the tiger, went in search of Shiva and cried out, “Trahi Mam girisha!” (Oh Lord of Mountains, save me!). Upon hearing the words, Shiva turned himself back to his normal form. The words “mam girisha” became associated with Shiva and over time the words got abbreviated to Manguirisha or Manguesh.

Safa Masjid

Narsimha Temple, Veling
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Lakshmi. Lord Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu which is half lion and half man.
According to the history, the original temple was built in the Sancoale village of Salcete and the shrine was later shifted with other deities of Sri Vijayadurga and Sri Shanthadurga to its present location in the year 1567. The temple still has wooden bars relief and carvings. The paintings and carvings in the temple chowka depicts Sri Narasimha Purana are beautiful and are worth seeing. The sanctum houses the idols of Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful.

Mahalasa Temple, Mardol
Mahalasa is identified with Mohini, the female avatar of the god Vishnu. Mahalasa has four hands, carrying a Trishula, a sword, a severed head, and a drinking bowl. She stands on a prostrate man or demon, as a tiger or lion licks blood dripping from the severed head.
Mahalsa’s older temple in Old Mardol or Velham or Verna, Salcette was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1567.
The Mardol temple complex also has smaller temples of the goddess Shantadurga (Santeri) and Lakshmi Narayan (Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi), who are worshipped daily with Mahalasa.

Old Goa Church Complex
The Old Goa Complex is one of the most treasured locations in Goa housing churches and cathedrals built by the colonialists as far back as the 15th and 16th Century. With all of the buildings featuring on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a visit here literally takes you back in time and gives an insight into how instrumental these churches were in spreading Christianity not just in Goa but through the entire western coast of India. The Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the most visited, especially with Goans, who flock here every December 3rd to commemorate his birthday. The Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel of St. Catherine and Church of Saint Cajetan are equally stunning in architectural styles and history.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Dudhsagar Waterfall

Figurado Mansion

Ancestral Goa
This is a mock village depicting the culture and traditions of Goa from around 100 years ago. It depicts the styles of architecture and portrays the art and religious beliefs of that period. You will come across Goan artisans at work, a fisherman’s hut, marketplace mansion of ‘Dona Maria’. Completing this scene is a natural spring.

Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in the region with Dudhsagar waterfall, Night Safari, Tambdi Surla 13th Century temple as offerings. Bird watching experience in the sanctuary is also an amazing one.

Jila Bakery
Jila bakery is known for their Eclairs, biscuits & cakes. It was started in 1972 by Mr. Jose Antao. It is now run by his sons . Jila Bakery is nestled in the village of Camurlim. The baking is done in a sturdy wood burning oven attached to the house.