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Rediscover Chandor, forgotten capital of Goa
Goa, India
$175
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Overview
The Chandor tour offers a captivating journey to the forgotten capital of Goa, a key trading hub from the 6th to the 11th centuries. Discover the rich history and heritage of this fascinating site as you explore its ancient ruins and architectural marvels.
- 🏛️ Guided tour of Chandor, the ancient capital known as Chandrapur, featuring a deep dive into its historical significance as a trade center.
- 🕉️ Visit the excavated ruins of an 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where you can see the broken Nandi, a remnant of its storied past.
- 💃 Explore a chapel that marks the beginning of the ‘Musal Khell’ folk dance, still celebrated by the Kshatriya Christians of Chandor.
- 🏠 Tour the Sarah Fernandes Heritage Home, showcasing the fusion of Goan Hindu and Catholic architecture, complete with palanquins and a secret tunnel.
- 🏰 Visit the magnificent Braganza Mansion, home to stunning Italian marble ballrooms and elegant furniture, including royal gifts from King Dom Luis.
- 📚 Appreciate the artifacts and family portraits in the west wing of the Menezes Braganza House, dedicated to a renowned journalist and freedom fighter.
- 🍽️ Enjoy snacks during the tour, providing a taste of local flavors as you explore.
- 🚗 Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included for a hassle-free experience.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this historical exploration.
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Rediscover Chandor, forgotten capital of Goa
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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You will begin the Chandor tour at the excavated site of Chandor along with our cultural evangelist. Chandor was known as Chandrapur in its heydays and used to be a thriving Port and a great centre for trade and commerce between the late 6th and mid-11th centuries It was the capital of the Bhoja and Kadamba dynasties. We will walk through the old town of Chandor with its preserved ruins of an old fortification wall, a battlefield and a number of sculptures. Excavations in Chandor revealed the ruins of an 11th-century temple dedicated to Shiva. Parts of these ruins are now exposed for us to experience. A broken Nandi is prominently on display. Muslim raiders in the 13th century disfigured the Nandi while looking for hidden jewels. Next, to this temple stands a chapel from which begins the ‘Musal Khell’ a traditional folk dance that has been a tradition since Kadamba times. Today, it is performed on the next day of the Carnival. The Kshatriya Christians of the town, who were Hindus before converting to Christianity, perform this folk dance. The Fernandes family plays a significant role in preserving this tradition.
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Fernandes House10 AM- Sarah Fernandez heritage home The Fernandez family was one of the elite Hindu families of Chandor before the arrival of the Portuguese. Later they converted to Christianity and took the title of Fernandes. We will explore their mansion featuring architectural elements of Goan Hindu and Catholic Architecture. Some of the highlights include the palanquins, ballroom furniture, cupboards, showpiece collection and also a secret tunnel!
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Menezes Braganza House11 AM- Braganza Mansion We visit the Menezes Braganza Pereira Mansion, a royal Portuguese style house with its elegant furniture and chandeliers in the Italian marbled ballroom. The pair of the high-backed chair that was presented to the Perreira-Braganza family by the king Dom Luis, is the highlight of this Mansion. It is also believed, the family hosts a fingernail of relic of St. Francis Xavier, The west wing of the mansion belonged to the Menezes Braganza family, a reputed nationalistic journalist, and author who contributed immensely to the Goa’s Liberation Struggle. We will spend time appreciating various artefacts and family portraits which are on display in this wing. We will finish our visit at the private library and study room of Braganza, the revolutionary. Noon- Drop back to hotel to end the Chandor tour
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Rediscover Chandor, forgotten capital of Goa
Goa, India
$175
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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