Ferry across Mandovi to discover Goa's idyllic island of birds

AN ISLAND BY THE RIVER

While Divar Island is celebrated for its lush landscapes and Arcadian charm, another Goan river island promises an equally awe-inspiring experience.

AWAY FROM BUSTLE

If you're in Goa, don't miss a visit to Chorão Island, especially during the monsoons. Once you're here, all the bustle of city life is left beyond the banks of Mandovi River.

IDYLLIC HAVEN

Known as Choddnnem, this island, which is among Goa's biggest, features the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary amidst mangroves, offering a glimpse of serene rural life.

CHARMING OLD HOMES

Awash with rains in the monsoon, the traditional Indo-Portuguese houses on the island take you to a different world.

A SONG IN YOUR HEART

During the monsoons, you'll be taken in by the beauty of swaying paddy fields and on a clear day, the blue sky and white clouds will put a song in your heart.

DANCE OF PEACOCKS

Peacocks, with their feathers opened in full glory and strutting around like royalties, are a sight to behold. Watching a peacock dance in the rain in not something you see every other day.

BEAT THE NORMAL

If you're not one of those who likes to do the usual touristy stuff at crowded spots, then this island is the place for you. It's where you can sit by the stolid river and soak in the natural beauty.

FIND LIFE'S RYTHM

So, if you've lost the song in your heart, just take a ferry from Ribandar and cross the river, you might find your life's rhythm and purpose here.

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