About the Kesarval Springs in Goa :
Kesarval Spring is situated 22 km away from Panaji on Verna plateau off the Panaji-Margao highway. The spring is surrounded by tropical woodlands and swaying betel palms and emerges from the hard rocks. The spring is in its full glory in the monsoons and looks fabulous, brimming with sparkling water. However it is not that impressive during summers. There is dense undergrowth surrounding the site and above its gorge the hills stretch out in the east and south. The word "Kesar-val" is derived from the Indian word for eagles that used to maintain a colony here among the afforested slopes. Steps were built in the 1950s below the hill as a stony zigzag track was the only route to reach the spring.
The spring has a reputation among the locals and the bathers who come from faraway places, of having medicinal properties in its waters. It is a very popular spa, where people bathe in its water with a strong belief that the "healing waters" with magical curative properties will drive away all their ailments.
Location:
Kesarval spring is at 22 km away from Panaji on Verna plateau just off the Panaji-Margao highway. The spring emerges from hard and compact rocks and people bathe in its water with strong belief that it has medicinal properties. This is a natural spring that has a legendary history of having medicinal properties and is very popular with the locals for that very reason.
One can reach the Kesarval spring by taking the national highway leading to Margao. It is bounded among the tropical forests and betel palms. The spring is in its full swing in monsoons when it is full of life; however, it is really weak in summers when it becomes thin and its grace reduces due to presence of dryness in the air.
Best Time to Visit : Monsoon season (June-September)
Accommodations
There are a number of nearby accommodations, none however located at Kesarval itself.
How to Reach Kesarval Spring :
Located 22 km from Panaji, the Kesarval Spring lies off the National Highway 17 connecting Panaji to Margao. The spot can be reached soon after crossing the bridge on the Zuari River and passing through the village of Cortalim.
