South Goa : Chandor - Legends, Ruins & Rituals

Location:

Ancient Kadamba Nandi Bull site

Duration:

2 hours 30 minutes

Frequency:

Everyday
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Overview
Discover the captivating legends, ruins, and rituals of Chandor, the ancient capital of Goa. This unique heritage tour in Chandor, Goa, peels back the layers of time, revealing ancient temple remains and a legendary queen's curse. Explore the architectural legacy of Goa's Indo-Portuguese era, including a 500-year-old mansion filled with stories. Family members share memories, offering a personal glimpse into Goa's heritage. The experience culminates with a soulful local meal and folklore, connecting you deeply to the land and its enduring rituals.
Highlights
Guided walk through a UNESCO village's ruins and legends | Entry into a lived-in colonial mansion with family stories | See a pre-Portuguese home and its unique antiques | Enjoy a traditional Goan meal with local folk music | Support the local village economy and heritage | Ideal for culture and history enthusiasts
Itineraries

•   Meet your guide and begin a curated walk through the UNESCO-listed village.

•   Explore ancient temple ruins and hear the sacred legends of the landscape.

•   Step inside a pre-Portuguese ancestral home to see its unique collection of antiques.

•   Visit a colonial Indo-Portuguese mansion for intimate conversations with descendants about Goan nobility.

•   Savour a traditional meal (Snacks during the 10:00 AM slot) or local lunch (during the 03:00 PM slot).

•   Enjoy regional folk tunes and immerse yourself in the local culture.

•   Conclude with a deeper connection to Goa's living heritage.

Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation : Cancel 48 hrs+ for a full refund (minus 3% fee) | No Refund : No refunds within 48 hrs or for no-shows | Processing Fee : 3% fee applies to all cancellations
Description

Duration of tour : 2 hrs 30 mins (150 mins) 

Tour Timings : Everyday (2 time slots available : 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:30 PM)

Mode of Transport : By personal vehicle/ hired taxi to starting point of the tour/ Tour will be on foot

Note: Exact meeting point, Google location, and contact info are sent 24 hours prior to your booking.

Included Excluded

✅Walk led by a knowledgeable local storyteller

✅Guided walk through a UNESCO village's ruins and legends.

✅Entry into a lived-in colonial mansion with family stories.

✅Snacks during the 10:00 AM slot or local lunch during the 03:00 PM slot.

❌Hotel pickups and drops.

❌Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.

❌We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers

❌Any other services not mentioned in inclusions

Important Information

📌Essentials

•   Best time: Throughout the year (weather permitting)

•   Kindly arrive on time

•   All our tour presenters and hosts will be wearing a face mask

•   We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes

•   We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by the tour operator

•   All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.

•   Avoid handling ancient artefacts in the heritage home / mansion, as the owners have taken great care to preserve and protect these artifacts over the years.

🎒Pack

•   Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, carry hat/ sunscreen, a mask, and a reusable water bottle

•   Carry digital camera/ phone with waterproof pouch

•   Carry umbrella/raincoat/rain jacket (during monsoons)

⚠️Safety

•   Pay attention to tour leader at all times

❌Avoid If

•   Pregnant/ have serious medical issues

•   Elderly/ have mobility issues

•   Not for very young children

•   Under influence of alcohol/ drugs

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