Things to Do in Sanguem

Tucked away in the Western Ghats of the district of Sanguem, the Tanishkar’s Working Spice Farm is a family run organic spice farm. It is a haven for nature lovers and offers quite a few means of relaxation like, Eco Rest House, Indian style cottages, spice plants, a restaurant and many a recreation services. The spice farm has plantations of cashews, vanilla, chillies, nutmeg as well as beekeeping too. The cordial and warm young owners of the place will give you a delightful tour to the place. There’s customized tours to the plantations, along with a trip to the nearby bubble lake. They also provide for guided tours to the nearby waterfalls, with treks and adventure sports to offer.

Another beautiful location for all nature lovers alike, this is a must visit spot if you happen to be in South Goa. The place is rather quite and serene, with just the sounds of chirping local birds to welcome you. There’s beautiful lush green botanical gardens that are nearby this place, as well. The place gets decked up abundantly during monsoons and you can witness the fabulous view from the top of the dam. The place is perfect for a day out picnic with family and friends. It must be noted that it lies in the nominal security area and one must tread with slight caution here. 

Dedicated to Lord Mahadeva, nestled in the serene settings, this temple exudes piety and calmness. On festivals, it sees hoards of women who gather around here and celebrate the beauty of the traditions in all light and colors. Constructed in the Yadava Style of architecture, it was built in the 13th century. The temple is situated at a distance from the city, inside the forests. There’s a flower shop and a fruit vendor nearby, who can provide you with the appropriate material for the worship. The temple is beautiful, with carved walls and chiselled monolithic pillars to grace the place.

Known for its many waterfalls and vast variety of beautiful orchids, this place is also known for the occasional sighting of the tiger. The place has all sorts of wildlife, including many variety of birds as well. A bird watcher’s paradise, this place houses 255 species of birds and a large variety of flora, like colorful species of flowers, tall lush green trees, sacred grooves and creepers and a vast variety of unique biodiversity. The place can be visited and enjoyed over a road trip. There’s a food shop and fuel refilling centre as well.