Feel the old-world charm at these places in Goa

BYGONE GLIMPSES

Goa of the yesteryears was untouched by industrial development and crowds. Its serene charm has evolved with the passage of time, leaving behind a longing for days filled with nostalgia.

VINTAGE ALLURE

Despite the rapid pace of development, some places in Goa still radiate yesteryear charm increasingly hard to find in today's fast-paced world.

KISSED BY SERENITY

Here are a few places that offer a glimpse of Goa in the past and stir a nostalgic yearning to be transported back in time.

MADKAI VILLAGE

In this village, you will be stuck in time. It's well-preserved traditional homes, lush green surroundings and age-old customs and rituals, offer a glimpse into Goa's rich cultural past untouched by modernity.

AGASSAIM VILLAGE

Despite developments in some places, a bike ride through this village will give you a feel of the old Goa. The narrow coconut tree-lined roads give you a peep into the State's picturesque past.

COMBA, MARGAO

This area of Margao has experienced its share of modernisation, but wander into some of its bylanes, and the grandeur of the Indo-Portuguese houses will take you back in time.

VELIM VILLAGE

In this village, you will see a Goa that stubbornly refuses to move with the times and still clings on to its susegad way of life. The spirit of Goa breathes in every corner of this village.

COTIGAO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

This sanctuary is home to scenic villages. Here, locals make sure to continue their old traditional way of life. These villages offer a glimpse of rural Goa of the past defiantly maintaining its old-world charm.

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