Chandor Heritage Trail: Explore Goa's Dynasty-Era History

Uncover the rich history of Goa on the Chandor Heritage Trail. Explore ancient sites, ruins, and a heritage house that showcase the region’s dynasty-era past.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Church of Nossa Senhora de Belem - This journey begins at the Church of Nossa Senhora de Belem in Chandor. This is not a walking tour, so guests will need transportation. Originally built in the 17th century and known as Our Lady of Remedies, it was renamed after being reconstructed following a collapse in the mid-20th century. The church is…
What's Included
  • Meeting and interaction with the local community
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Vehicle that would be required for this trail. This is not a walking trail
Additional Information

Get insights about the history of Goa dating back to the era of empires and dynasties
This tour highlights the kaleidoscope of history to be found in the hinterland of South Goa. Immerse yourself in pre-Portuguese history dating back over 1000 years, when Chandor then known as Chandrapur was a buzzing trade center.
The experience begins at the Church of…

Location
Church of Nossa Senhora de Belem
We meet at the Chandor Church of Nossa Senhora de Belem
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ashwinib147
Oct 4, 2024
Chandor through the ages - Pawan and Hinaz made us feel very welcome. The trail was well thought out, the story telling (I wouldn’t call it explanation) made the historical characters come alive. The old houses were a glimpse into Goan life through the centuries. Wonderful experience!
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Excursion63531260557
Sep 30, 2024
Chandor Heritage Trail - We had a very interesting and informative tour with Make It Happen on the Chandor Heritage Trail with Alilia. I would highly recommend it if learning about a bygone era is your thing. The mansions were fascinating to explore.
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249vaibhavs
Sep 24, 2024
Amazing heritage walk with Alilia - The walk was amazing. Alilia is a great story teller. This is a must try when in Goa. I learned so much from this experience.
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L7388ezdavidm
Aug 25, 2024
Wonderful Heritage Tour of Chandor in South Goa! - Great tour of the local Chandor culture, history and people. Got to see some amazing landmarks and very impressive homes with the owners also providing some history and context. My tour guide Pawan was exceptional! Entertained all of my questions and was a fantastic story teller. If you’re in the area this is well worth the time.
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Mahua_guha
Jul 2, 2024
Chandor trip - We had an excellent and passinate guide in Pawan. He gave us a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the region. We enjoyed the delicious snacks and kokun juice made by the hospitable lady at Flames Cafe.
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Chipoozu
Jun 4, 2024
Worthy of the time! - If you are in Goa, spend some time to understand the heritage of the city. This walk conducted by 'Make It Happen' team with Pawan as the storyteller is worthwhile. He very concisely took us through the last 1000 plus years history. We visited two heritage houses and their vastness was excellent. The chapel and church time was pristine too! Pawan and even Nigel guided us for the other spots in city that we wish to visit. I could not have asked for a better tour partner. Gratitude, NRR
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Passenger17147604387
May 10, 2024
Chand or Heritage Trail - Me and Zaii had a great time understanding the deep history of Goa so beautifully explained by Pawan.the conversations we had with Pawan were so enriching ,I look forward to more of such experiences.
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Curious51320767926
Mar 26, 2024
Visit to chandor - Superb experience with out story teller Mr Pavan Gorantala. He is very knowledgeable and has very good communication style.
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Desistew2
Mar 10, 2024
A wnderful morning learning about Goan history. - Really enjoyed this tour of the portuguese mansions in Chandor. Parvan was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He took us through Goan history in an interesting and accessible manner. We loved seeing all the artefacts from a facinating period of local history and hope these can be preserved for future generations. We can recommend this tour and hope to do some others as well while we are here.
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Goatarmy
Feb 29, 2024
Step by Step through History: A memorable Walking tour experience - Pawan , our evening host , truly elevated our walking tour experience. While initially planning to explore on our own, but then we choose Make it happen. We Visited several Heritage homes and explored the ruins of a Shiva temple, each moment enriched by pawan's knowledge and hospitality. This experience is testament to the profound impact a great host can have on an adventure.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).