The month of July welcomes one and all to monsoon wonders of Goa. While waterfalls seem to be the highlight this monsoon, the 155th trek of Eco Treks is refreshingly set to take place at the beautiful Goan coastal Fort in Cabo de Rama.
Located in the Canacona taluka, just 25 km south of Margao, this ancient fortress is known to be one of the oldest forts in Goa and was built before the arrival of the Portuguese.
As for the historic significance, Cabo de Rama has a mythological legend associated to it. One that claims that Lord Rama accompanied by his wife, Sita, took refuge here during his exile from Ayodhya for 14 years.
The present rickety structure with turrets and rusty cannons is a leftover of the Portuguese. It is also equipped with 21 guns and military barracks, as well as commandant quarters and a chapel.
Inside the Cabo de Rama Fort, there is the church of Santo Antonio. The white church and the black fort provide a photographic picture of stark contrast. The fort was abandoned when the Portuguese left, but later housed a government prison till 1955. Today, this fort is in ruins, but is still a popular tourist attraction of Goa.
The cliff dropping steeply into the sea provides a panoramic view of the surrounding areas and provides majestic views of the entire stretch of Colva beach and the Canacona stretch.
DETAILS
TREK NO. 155
WHEN: Sunday, July 16, 2023
AGE GROUP: Open to all
ENTRY FEE: ₹800 per head (includes to and fro travel, breakfast & lunch)
SPECIAL BUSES WILL LEAVE FROM
1. Panjim, Heera Petrol pump at 7:30 am
2. Mapusa, Gandhi Circle at 7 am
3. Margao, K.T.C bus stand at 8:10 am
BOOKING CONTACTS
Porvorim +91 9833155713 / Mapusa +91 9422445444 / Vasco +91 9860034084 / Margao +91 9764965195