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 ||
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.
|
