Kesarval Spring - An Unassuming Miracle of Healing in Goa
Kesarval Spring - An Unassuming Miracle of Healing in Goa
For many, the name of Goa is synonymous with lively golden beaches fringed by swaying palm trees and suffused in the kind of party atmosphere only thousands of international surfers and sunbathers can create in perpetually summery climes. This slice of paradise found in India's West Coast facing the Arabian Sea is characterized by its unique flavour that blends those of old India and colonial Europe, having served as a solitary Portuguese outpost for nearly 500 years. This European influence plays a large part in the distinctive identity of Goan, from the palatial villas surrounded by spice plantations to their ancient cathedrals, sumptuous cuisine and the home-spun Oriental melodies whose strains carry hints of old-world Lisbon. One of the world's premier holiday destinations, laid back Goa redefines the meaning of joie de vivre.
Tucked within the lush woodlands 20 kilometres away from the Goan capital of Panaji is found yet another natural gift that draws thousands of tourists each year. Emerging from a rockery ringed with betel-nut palms, the Kesarval Spring at first glance appears quite unassuming and unremarkable. Yet, the waters of this spring has gained a significant reputation as containing mystic curative and medicinal properties capable of healing a variety of malaises and ailments. Indeed, the site is held in much awe and veneration by the locals.
The popularity of this spring has increased dramatically over the years. The various people who flock to bathe here consider the spring to be by turns a spa experience or a spiritual cleansing. The site, designated by the Tourism Department as sightseeing spot, is at its loveliest during the months of the monsoon rains when the sparkling waters overflow in a laughing cascade. During the heat of summer, though, much of the waters dry out leaving only a lean stream.
The name of the spring is derived from the Hindi word for the native eagles that had once colonized the areas sloping woodlands. The site used to be accessible only by a zigzag track of rough-hewn stone that ran through the dense underbrush until they were finally replaced with a proper step-path in the 1950s. Whether or not the cool, fresh waters are truly imbued with magical curative powers, the traveller who pauses besides its gurgling streams to drink in the vista mist-swathed hills rising from the east and south and the timeless tranquillity of the wilderness around cannot help but feel invigorated in both mind and spirit.
Holiday-makers enjoying the hospitality of Goa hotels must make a note to visit this famous natural miracle, as it is easily accessible from the state's capital. For those seeking centralized and quality accommodation in the area is directed to The Leela Kempinski Goa, a spacious and elegant luxury choice among hotels in Goa is an ideal choice. Glistening Marvels of the Golden Triangle Tour A Timeless Experience of Glory – Taj Mahal Tour Popularity and Attractions of Golden Triangle Tour in India Parisians take over the Bastille Leasehold Enfranchisement: the Initial Notice, What Is It? Tourist Spots in Thiruvananthapuram, India Australia Universities Fascinate a Magnetic Spell over Foreign Students Hire a London Chauffeur Tourism in India to Explore the Popular Cities Travel Nursing Careers Golf Rangefinder - Why Buy the Bushnell Tour V2 Pinseeker How a Luxury 4 Days Tour from Nairobi to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Works Learn How You Can Take a 6 Day Tour to Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Manyara