Goa Beyond Beaches: Bicholim Tour Guide

Bicholim a small , mining industry rich city of north Goa is the most perfect place to get feel that on Goa tourism has lot to offer other than beaches to visitors on the Goa tour. In the world of Goa beyond beaches, with fabulous scenic Mayem Lake, Ancient Saptakoteshwar temple, 5th century A D rock cut Arvalem cave [also famous as Pandavas Caves] and Waterfalls, center of Handicrafts made from sea shells, brass, and terracotta and place of Ganesha Idol construction, Bicholim is the glittering diamond of the crown. Known as the educational and cultural center of north Goa Bicholim is also famous for folk dance form called Dhalo Dance. Fugdi, Zemado, Shigmo-mel, Morulem, Ghode Modni, Viramel, and Chowrang are the other folk art forms of Bicholim. Amazingly impressive landscape of Bicholim dotted with serene lakes and majestic waterfalls has been captured on silver screen in many block buster Hindi movies. Bicholim is idyllic place for a natural and peaceful holiday in Goa beyond beaches. Cottages, hidden in the forested hill slopes around famous Mayem lake is unique way to stay and feel the enjoyment of stay with forest resort.

Accessibility: How to reach Bicholim city in North Goa - India

Bicholim is located in the north Goa at the distance of about 35km from the capital city Panaji in the north east direction. Known for the Wednesday market commercial city Bicholim is accessible from the Mapusa and Panaji on road travel. Air journey ends at Dabolim airport from where taxies are available. For the train journey Mayem railway station is nearest rail head.

Climatic Conditions [weather - Temperature] at Bicholim - Goa - India

November to February months are considered as having the best climatic conditions for the Bicholim tour, though weather remains pleasant for entire year and most of times temperature never goes higher than 30⁰C. Mid June to September is rainy season for Bicholim but monsoon remains hyper active during July and August months.

Sightseeing - Tourist Attractions : Bicholim - North Goa

On the Bicholim tour - a travel of Goa Beyond Beaches visitor find ample opportunity for sightseeing and number of activities to make their Goa vacation memorable and exciting. Mayem lake is heaven of boating and bird watchers, Waterfalls and scenic nature is ideal for the nature photographers, near by villages are the best place to learn about folk art and handicraft skills of Goa. Wednesday market is fun and best place for shopping tour souvenir. Bicholim is the ideal holiday destination for lovers, couples on honeymoon, artists, poets, writers and those love to have peaceful exciting holiday in the lap of mother nature.

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