Exploring Upstream On Mandovi River, Panjim, Goa

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Panaji city is on the southern bank of Mandovi River, the biggest river of Goa. In the urban areas, the riverfront is bustling with cruises. If you go upstream a couple of kilometers, you get to feel a natural beauty and experience the ferry services across the river, made available by the River Navigation Department of Goa.

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Mandovi river
Mandovi river

Originating in the state of Karnataka, where the river is called by the name of Mahadayi, it traverses about 2/3rd of its path in the state of Goa. Enriching the Goan’s life by way of portability, irrigation facilities, agriculture & coastal resources.  And forming an amazing biodiversity basin.

Mandovi River, Goa

Backwaters canal that helps control flooding
Backwaters canal that helps control flooding
Mangroves by the Mandovi river
Mangroves by the riverbanks

Walking along the banks of the river you can enjoy the cool breeze, sights of water bodies reflecting the sun’s rays, hills & forests at a distance. View islands and majestic mangroves that support a variety of life & experience the sounds of placid water flow.

Egret by the shore of the river
Egret by the shore of the river
Common Kingfisher bird by the river looking for the prey
Common Kingfisher bird by the river looking for the prey

One can easily spot various species of birds like EgretsHerons, Eagles/Kites, and Cormorants. If you are lucky Kingfisher birds and more can be spotted by the river estuary. As the sun sets down the Arabian seas, flocks of birds can be seen flying across the river to their nests deeper in the islands.

At Dusk

Mandovi by the dusk
Mandovi by the dusk
Ferry plying across at dusk
Ferry plying across at dusk

The colorful skies, beautiful reflections in the waters, and city lights in the background are mesmerizing sights. For those who like nature and wish to spend some time away, but not too far from the city, this place would be a perfect getaway. Add it to your itinerary at Panjim, Goa.

The River Navigation Department of Goa ferries across the river to help you get to the islands. And provide an opportunity to capture images as you navigate across the river.

Explore Panjim city and around, important places to see in Goa.

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Chorla Ghat – Drive through the Goa hinterlands

6 COMMENTS

    • Thank you, Gaurav. Since I live here, I get to see the nuances that are difficult for a visitor to notice. Mandovi is my muse – I love watching her merge with the sea. I feel blessed to be living in the middle of two sangams.

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