Rachol fort

Rachol fort is situated to the northeast of Margao. It is located adjacent to the Rachol Seminary, about 4 kms away from the town of Margao.This fort is well known for its battles between the Vijayanagar and Bijapur empires after the collapse of the Kadamba dynasty in Goa. In the fifteenth century the Hindu Vijayanagar took it from the Sultan of Bijapur and it was then ceded to the Portuguese in 1520 in exchange for military help against the Muslims.

It was only when the Portuguese took control of the fort that the firepower was immediately enhanced and the fort was protected by more than 100 guns. The fort was fully built out of laterite stones. The Rachol fort is not known for its architectural delight but is significant for its scenic beauty. The area around had rice fields, rivulets shrimp farms and sluice gates which control the flow of water from the nearby river into the shrimp farms. When the Portuguese abandoned the fort, the fort fell into ruin. Unfortunately most of the fort has been destroyed by the ravages of time.The only thing that stands till date is the gateway which leads to the seminary

Cabo de Rama Fort

Cabo de Rama Fort:-

Portuguese claimed the  Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the Raja of Soonda and renovated it subsequently in the past, the fort has switched hands between Hindu, Muslim Monarchs and the Portuguese witnessed  many  battles in History. The present rickety structure with turrets and rusty cannons is a left over by the Portuguese. The Portuguese equipped it with 21 guns and military barracks , as well as commandant quarters and a chapel .It was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place . Later, this fort housed a government till 1955 and was  abandoned again . Today, this fort is in ruins, but is a popular tourist attraction of Goa.

In side the Cabo de Rama fort, there is a church of Santo Antonio which is in excellent condition and it is still used by devotees. The fort provides majestic view of the entire length of Clove beach and the Cancona stretch. 

Kuskem waterfal

The Kuskem waterfall is located in the Canacona taluka in South Goa. It is situated in idyllic Kuskem village at about 20 km from the Cotigao wildlife sanctuary off NH 17.

The waterfall at Kuskem is not very well known like the other waterfalls in Goa such as the Dudhsagar and Harvalem waterfalls. It is best visited only during the rainy season as it dries out during the summers. The water falls from a lofty source leaving a clear leap of milky water.

Kuskem is located at around 12km from Hathipal, the entry point of the Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary. It is an ideal place to unwind and for accommodation one can get the forest department's eco cottages at the sanctuary. One can also visit an ancient temple nearby which is well worth exploring.

The Kuskem waterfall can be visited whilst on the way to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary which is the state's second largest after the Bhagwan Mahaveer wildlife sanctuary. The Anvli waterfall is also located nearby, however it is not easily accessible.

Nanus Fort

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Nanus or Nanuz fort is located in the Sattari Taluka of North Goa. It is now in ruins but is known as historical fort that built in the seventeenth century. The Nanus Fort is known to be built by Shivaji. However it was later snatched by the Portuguese. During the revolt in the earlier times it was used as military based by Dipaji Rane after he captured it.
During the reign of the Ranes also the Nanus Fort was again captured by soldiers from Quepem along with those from Panaji barracks. Today however one can only see the ruins of the fort. The place can be reached by bike or taxi inorder to reach fort.

Hivre Waterfall

Hivre Waterfall

Goa has always lured tourists with its beaches. Bu there is more to this sunshine state of ours whose beauty is not limited just to sun and sand. In Goa sattari is known for its dense forests, natural vegetation and unique wildlife and nature beauty. In Hivre there was a beautiful waterfall .This waterfall is one piece of untouch mother nature. This quite little village with filled with lush green beauty. Its an ideal place for the people who love nature.