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PERNEM
Sandwiched between the Chapora and Arondem
rivers, the predominantly Hindu Taluka of Pernem --in
the Novas Conquistas area - is Goa's northernmost
district and one of its least explored regions.
A Coastal Attraction
Apart from the fishing village of Arambol, which
attracts a trickle of backpackers seeking a rustic
alternative to the resorts south of the river Chapora,
the beautiful Pernem coastline of long sandy beaches,
lagoons and coconut plantations has few settlements
equipped to cope with visitors. However, the
picturesque, if bumpy, journey north from Arambol to
Terekol fort, on the Maharashtrian border, provides
ample incentive to spend a day away from the beach.
Places to see
Sri Bhagavati & Sri Sapteshwar Temples || Sri
Chandeshwar || Sri Morjee Temple || |
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How to reach :
Local Transport
Heading to Pernem from Anjuna, Vagator, or Chapora, one
has to travel a few kilometres inland to pick up the
Main Calangute Road, as it runs north over a low ridge
of laterite hills, to the river crossing at Siolim.
Boatmen sometimes paddle tourists over the estuary from
Chapora too, although their dugouts are unstable when
laden with passengers and they can't carry motorbikes.
The two car ferries that chug back and forth across the
river from the ramp at Siolim remain the only dependable
link, and one of the high points of the journey north.
Once across the river, head straight on until one
reaches a fork in the road, where a sign to "Harmal/Terekol"
marks the quick route to Arambol. |
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