Explore the beauty of Goa through guided walks

Katia Goes

The Goa Heritage Festival is back in town. Take a walk along some of the best paths that Goa has to offer. Walk, learn and, more importantly, have fun! For just ₹ 500, here are some of the walks that you can enrol yourself in for the next 5 days! Here are some of the walks that you can go on. Go to www.goaheritagefestival.in to check out all the options and register today!

Sketch walk to be held on November 18, 2022. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Fresh water springs 

Witness the freshwater springs in Mala, Panjim on November 16, 2022. The walk will begin at 8 am and end at 10 pm. The start and end points are the Phoenix Spring, and this walk will be guided by architect Tallulah D’silva.

Take a walk while learning about the freshwater springs in Mala. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Raj Bhavan 

Explore the area of Raj Bhavan, the governor’s residence, Dona Paula. The walk will take place on November 16, 2022. It will begin at 11 am and end at 1 pm. The start and end points are the Raj Bhavan entrance, and this walk will be guided by team Soul Travelling.

The serene residence of the governor of Goa. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Cholta Cholta  

Feel a sense of patriotism as you walk past Azad Maidan on November 17, 2022. The walk will begin at 8 am and end at 10 am. The start and end points are Azad Maidan, Panjim, and this walk will be guided by architect Pritha Sardessai.

Significant monument at Azad Maidan in Panjim. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Food trail 

Feast on some delicious treats as you walk along this food trail in Panjim on November 17, 2022. The walk will begin at 4 pm and end at 6 pm. The start and end points are the Panjim Post Office and this walk will be guided by team Soul Travelling.

Stop for a cup of tea and some stories. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

City signage  

Explore the city of Panjim while you learn more about it on November 18, 2022. This walk will begin at 10 am and end at 12 pm. The start and end points are the Panjim Post Office, and this walk will be guided by Vishal Rawlley.

The city of Panjim never runs out of stories. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Fontainhas 

A walk along the beautiful Portuguese houses in Panjim on November 18, 2022. This walk will begin at 4 pm and end at 6 pm. The start and end points are the Panjim Inn, and this walk will be guided by GHAG.

The vibrant lanes of Fontainhas, Panjim. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival

Statues and personalities  

Get to know about the history of the personalities that various statues are dedicated to in Goa. The walk will begin at 4 pm and end at 6 pm. The start and end point are the Panjim Post office, and this walk will be guided by Sawani Shetye.

Statue of Dr Francisco Luis Gomes in Campal. | Picture courtesy: Goa Heritage Festival