Heritage Harmony and soul-stirring experience with Soul Traveling
Our family visited Goa for the fifth time, from March 27 to March 31. 2022, and suddenly discovered what had evaded our eyes and senses in the four earlier visits!
It was a true connection to Goa, her culture, history natural beauty and spiritual and ethnic roots, so easily glossed over by the image of Goa just as a beach and party destination. Heritage village spa and resort happened to be the key the our amazing experience in Goa this time! They even had an independent, comfy bed stationed in our room for our 16 year old daughter,that was specially arranged every day, which she absolutely loved!
True, the beaches are pristine and beautiful and the local food and music ideal for any celebration. We spent one day relaxing at the beach at Heritage Village Soa and Resorts, like we had done at other venues in our earlier trips to Goa, but instead of 'more of the same' for the remaining four days, we chanced upon Soul Travelling, beckoning to take us to 'Goa, beyond the beaches". Thanks to the wonderful staff at Heritage village, we were encouraged to tread the 'untrodden path'.
Just to try something different, we signed up with their ambassadors, Suraj and Santoshi, via Heritage Hotel's travel desk and Tasha. Braving a 6 am cab pick up and a 45 minute ride to the ferry, we met up with some additional hopefuls and embarked on the most enjoyable and eye-opening experience of our travels ever!
Suraj and Santoshi were rich with knowledge about the spiritual and cultural heritage of Goa, before the Portugese colonization, which we were never exposed to before. It was amazing to hear of the ethnic background of the various 'villages', how they have preserved their ancient practices and values, despite tough times and persecution, and have passed them on to the younger generation. The earthy flavor of 'feni farms', the rustling beauty of bird watching boat rides, ominous yet awe inspiring sighting of crocodiles lying idly on the shores, delicious 'home cooked 'Goan breakfast at a roadside eatery hosted by a most gracious lady, church visits and a most unforgettable time at the Mata Devaki Bhoomika Devi temple in Chorao (from Choodamani.., ask forthe story!), it was a 'one-of- a-kind' experience ,worth its weight in gold!!
Would recommend Heritage Village Spa and Resort to all for their incredibly helpful cheerful and knowledgeable staff, delicious culinary options on site and around, lovely pool, souvenir shops Iive music programs in the evenings and their association with Soul Traveling.