Goa's best kept secret – Curdi

Venita Gomes

Nothing is more exciting than visiting Goa's most mysterious village – Curdi. Want to know why?

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

All throughout the year, Curdi village is hidden underwater, and it is only in the months of April and May that the village emerges from the depths.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

When you visit the place, you can see the remains of a village that existed in the past.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

After the construction of the Salaulim Dam, in South Goa, this village ended up getting drowned due to the heavy monsoon rains, and the residents had no option, but to abandon the village.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

However, what remains of the past are a few spots like the temple and chapel, which people still visit when the village resurfaces during the summer months.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

Curdi is an amazing gem of a land that has wonderful view points.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

You will undoubtedly fall in love with the mystique of the village, while simultaneously experiencing the tranquility of the area.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

If you're someone who loves to visit new places, then this May, head to Goa's most beautiful, mysterious spot – Curdi.

Curdi|underwater village|submerged|Salaulim dam| Sanguem| South Goa

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