Famous for family picnic, Mayem lake is yet another charming evidence and support for the famous phrase Goa Beyond Beaches about the Goa tourism. Situated among thickly forested rolling green hills in the Bicholim taluka of north Goa, Mayem Lake is hot tourist spot for the young lovers, newly weeded couples, poets and writers who love to spent time at place of extreme tranquility. enriched with stunning natural beauty. Birdlife of the Mayem lake region is attracting wildlife tourism lovers. Mayem lake is artificial lake and ideal for boating, luxuriant green Garden at banks of lake is increasing scenic beauty and charm of Mayem lake travel. The most exciting experience of Mayem lake tour is the accommodation and cottages, hidden in the forested slopes are available for the purpose. this gives feel of living in a forest resort.

Mayem beach is located at road distance of 35 km from the famous commercial town Mapusa, in the village Mayem near to Bicholim. Local buses are running at regular interval on Mapusa - Bicholim and Panaji - Bicholim route.

Some of the most commonly visible bird species are, Bronze-Winged - Comb Duck - Cotton Pygmy-Goose - Egrets - Heron and Pheasant-Tailed Jacana.

Kumbharwado locality of the Mayem village is yet another prime tourist attraction on Mayem lake tour. Almost all the families of area are involved in carving Ganesh idols out of terracotta. Though these idols are not as exquisite as the Kolhapur Ganesh idols of kumbhar Galli Kolhapur, which are exported. Other tourist attractions near the Mayem lake are Aravlem waterfalls, Loke Dattamandir, Saptakoteswar Temple and Vithal Mandir.

Mayem lake is such a photogenic and peaceful place in the Goa that visitors comes to this place again and again. Many Hindi movies, including Kamla Hassam's hit Hindi Film "Ek Duje Ke Liye" have captured natural and scenic locations around the Mayem lake Goa.

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