Chronicles and Echoes of Divar Island E-Bike Tour

Divar Island E-Bike Tour is a roller coaster ride into the old world charm of paddy fields, ancient temples, pretty churches, hidden caves, small houses and winding roads.

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Divar Island E-Bike Tour by Make It Happen

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Divar in our Chronicles and Echoes of Divar Island E-Bike Tour

Divar Island E-Bike Tour is a roller coaster ride into the old world charm of paddy fields, ancient temples, pretty churches, hidden caves, small houses and winding roads. As you enter the island, you’ll find locals sitting with their fishing rods in hope of making a catch in the Mandovi river. The tops of hillocks on the island gives you a lovely view of the river. Divar Island is so blissfully green and tranquil that you’re enticed to slip into a peaceful meditation. All these make for an ideal Goa village tour. Come, take back a slice of life of Goa with you.

Divar is a completely different realm or dimension that exists across the Mandovi River located opposite of Old Goa. Just a few miles from the capital city of Panjim, Divar exhibits stark contrast in lifestyle and one can witness the time slowdown in this quaint river island. Ride the winding roads of Divar as you pass though patches of fields, mangroves, forests, churches, temple sites and some of the most beautiful houses in Goa during our Chronicles and Echoes of Divar Island E-Bike Tour.

In our Chronicles and Echoes of Divar Island E-Bike Tour, you’ll also notice a rainbow of houses. You will drive around the brightly painted houses in reminiscence of the Indo-Portuguese times. Divar is the second largest island of the seven islands which are situated in the Mandovi River, the largest being Charao Island. The island is roughly 6km long by 3km wide and it is connected by four ferry services. The island is a perfect choice for cycling in Goa. Though the Konkan railway line actually runs across the island, the trains do not stop! With a modest population of only 5000 residents, its quaint charm will draw you right in, wishing the train would stop!

Highlights

– An immersive E-Bike tour hosted by a friendly tour presenter.
– Food refreshment break in a traditional Goan House.
– Visit one the finest Baroque churches in Goa.
– Insight into traditional fishing methods that are still practices.
– Visit some of the ancient temple sites.

Itinerary

What to expect:
Proceed by car to St Mathias Church built in the late 16th century. Near here is a hidden underground cave.

Then we see the extraordinary Our Lady of Candelaria chapel built on the site of an old temple and a little ahead the ancient Saptakoteshwar temple tank. From here we proceed to the Naroa ferry and see the wall of an old Fort and the holy bathing site of the Hindus called the Porne Tirth , where 3 river channels meet.

We head for a meal in a traditional Indo-Portuguese house. After lunch we visit the sluice gates to understand how the traditional Khazan system works. We then proceed to the main hill where the Piedade Church is located. In the cemetery of the church is the cemetery chapel which shows remains of the Ganesh temple.

We take you inside the Piedade Church which is one the finest Baroque Churches in Goa. On the way back to the ferry we stop at the bird tree and have a spectacular view of the churches of Old Goa across the river.

Facts

Closest Airport: Dabolim Airport

Closest Railway Station: Karmali Railway sattion

By Bus: From Panjim. The major state transport corporation buses operating in Goa are the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC), from Goa, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), from Maharashtra and the Karnataka State Road Transport from Karnataka. All the state transport buses, usually begin and terminate at the Kadamba bus stand at Panjim.

Fixed Departure:

Cost: INR 2000 per person (min 4 people)

Time: 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Inclusions:
– English-speaking guided tour around the Island
– E: Bike for clean and easy bicycle experience
– Breakfast / High Tea at a heritage home.

Exclusions
– Hotel pickup and drop-off
– Additional food and drinks
– Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Traveler Tips:

Please carry your own water bottles. We don’t provide plastic mineral water bottles keeping in mind responsible travel practices as Divar Island does not have waste management facility.
Please carry a hat or cap during warm days.
Please carry your umbrellas or raincoats during monsoons

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