Goa’s plateaus are where nature meets the ancient and modern

Evelyn Siqueira

GOA’S LANDSCAPE

Apart from beaches and hills, Goa’s landscape also has other geographical features, one of them being plateaus.

Goa | Nature | Trails | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BEYOND FLAT

Goa’s plateaus are more than just flat hilltops; they feature all kinds of landscapes, including grasslands, puddles, rock crevices, and other natural formations.

Goa | Quittol plateau | Wildflowers | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ON THE PLATEAU

We all know what the State’s beaches look like, characterised by sandy shores, waves and shacks; but have you ever wondered what you’ll find on its plateaus?

Goa Beaches | shore | tourists | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FLOWERS

Plateaus are home to a variety of flora, including rare ones such as Dipcadi goaense, which was discovered on Kevona Plateau, in Quepem, in 2009.

Goa | flowers | flora | plateau | Dipcadi goaense | Kevona Plateau | Photo: Gomantak Times

TEMPLES

The ancient Bhagwati Temple is situated on the Bhagwati Plateau, in Canacona, and is known for its tradition of tiger-worship.

Canacona | Goa | Bhagwati Temple | Bhagwati plateau | Photo: Arti Das

AIRPORT

Goa’s newest airport, Manohar International Airport at Mopa is built on the low-level Barazan Plateau.

Goa | Mopa | Link road | Airport | Photo: Gomantak Times

UNIVERSITY

The State’s Goa University is located amid the peaceful environs of Taleigao Plateau, in Tiswadi taluka.

Goa University | Taleigao Plateau | Photo: Gomantak Times

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