Although trekking up to the fort is bit difficult during the day. It is a memorable place to visit in the evening before sunset.
From this fort tourist can have a beautiful view of sunset and can also capture perfect shots of Vagator, Morjim beach and of Arabian sea.

It is a perfect place to hangout and spend a peaceful time with your soul mate.

These petroglyphs (rock art) are approximately 20,000 to 30,000 years old and belong to the Upper Paleolithic or Mesolithic eras. More than 100 distinct figures, spread an area of 500 sq m., including images of bulls, labyrinths and human figures are carved on laterite stones.

The site was discovered by archaeologists working in the area in 1993, when local villagers took them to the bend in west-flowing river Kushavati outside the village, with mysterious engravings on the laterite shelf.

Some of the finds are displayed in the Panaji Archaeological Museum.

The promontory was crowned by a fort centuries before the Portuguese cruised in and wrested it from the local Hindu rulers in 1763.

The walls of this fort are 5 meters high and 1.3 meters wide. Little surprise then that this remains to be the only fort that was not conquered by any invaders during the 450 year long rule of the Portuguese empire. An interesting feature in the precinct of the fort is a 13 meter high lighthouse.

The Naval Aviation Museum is worth going miles to see for it’s a source of knowledge and inspiration to youngsters to instill in them the love to join the defense forces.

It is best to plan the visit to the Museum in such a manner so as to wind it up with a picnic at the scenic picnic spot at ‘Hollant Beach’ just about 2 Kms from this point.

Afterwards Portuguese used it as a strategic defence point against the Marathas, Bhonsles and the Rane Rajputs.

The Fort was built with pitted laterite, it is one of the two such inland forts that still survive in Goa. There is a small chapel here dedicated to Mae de Deus (Mother of God). The location of the Fort bestows the spot with lots of natural appeal.

These Caves are carved out of decomposed laterite, which is quite delicate. These caves are are rock cut Caves. The distant view of these Caves is impossible because of the growth of areca palms in front of the Caves.

Among the two Caves, the one Cave has an Attractive Pavilion like structure in the sanctum and a well cut entablature with beams and ceiling. The other Cave is much larger than the first one and used mainly as a shelter at the time of rain. This Cave is very deep and have a difficult way. The Cave includes a Stone Linga with a Tulsi Vrindavan and a Small Nandi Bull image in the courtyard.

If you want to make your trip to Goa more exciting then must take out time to visit these Caves.

The architectural splendor, Bishop’s Palace, also known as Patriarchal Palace is a very popular monument in Goa.

It is situated in Altinho that is basically a small hill that overlooks the capital city of PANAJI.

It is essentially a history book of life-sized proportions displaying the various facets of life as it existed back then. A period that was influenced by the Portuguese colonists yet still retained some of its traditional flavor and maintained an eccentric originality.

Ancestral Goa preserves these dying quirks of Goan life as it was for the reference of the visitor.

Also called BIGFOOT, post the discovery of a footprint on a rock, where visitors pray for blessings, Ancestral Goa is furthermore an ecological center, with its wide parkland atmosphere, it is home to many species of indigenous birds and reptiles.

The Arvalem Cave Complex draws Foreign as well as Indian tourists and archaeologists. A must see Tourist Attraction of Goa.

In the early days of Portuguese colonization, most statues to be installed in churches were brought by ship from Portugal.

The collection also includes rosaries and other items made of gold and precious stone. St. Francis Xavier a popular theme is shown in silver plaques and on the panels of a silver casket. Image crowns and other rituals objects were also made in silver.

There are also around 645 objects loaned from Institute Menezes Braganza Art gallery and the Kala Academy.

It is in a good state of preservation, and is defended by 33 guns and accommodation for a small garrison.

Towards the east, at a little distance from it, flows a spring with abundance of excellent water, while at its base rises the church of the Reis Magos, ascended by a beautiful flight of stairs.