Time stands still on Goa's Raneachem Zuem island

Franky Gracias

EMBRACE SOLITUDE

Find comfort in solitude on Raneachem Zuem island, which comes under Nadora village panchayat in Bardez taluka, North Goa.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Nature | Photo: Franky Gracias

RIVER OF LIFE

Raneachem Zuem is one of the smallest islands of Goa on the banks of river Chapora.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Riverine | Photo: Franky Gracias

ABUNDANT NATURE

Green is not just a colour, it is found in abundance on this island and this areca nut plantation is a testimony.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Tropical | Photo: Franky Gracias

SACRED SPACE

The Rashtroli temple where the villagers meditate, pray, and find inner peace.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Faith calls | Photo: Franky Gracias

ROYAL RETREAT

The crown jewel of this island is this 350-year-old palatial house, which is the biggest and belongs to bhatkars (landlords) of the place.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Palatial | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ANCESTRAL LEGACY

One of the Portuguese-era houses on the island which is around 300 years old.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Heritage | Photo: Franky Gracias

OF HERITAGE VALUE

Inside this 300-year-old house, one can see a very peculiar and well-crafted wooden column that supports the roof beams.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Valuable | Photo: Franky Gracias

THEIR BRIDGE TO THE WORLD

The residents of around 26 to 30 houses of the island now find it easy to commute to and fro via this bridge.

Goa|Raneachem Zuem|Nadora|Well-connected | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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