Chandranath Hill, Parodaचंद्रनाथ टेकडी, पारोडा
A hilltop temple with a wide view over South Goa.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSouth Goa, Goa
Western Ghats and wildlife
Western Ghats and wildlife
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height300 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyQuepem, Quepem
EntryFree
About Chandranath Hill, Paroda
A small hilltop temple of Chandreshwar Bhutnath at Paroda in Quepem, reached by a short climb of steps or a road drive. The ridge gives a wide view over South Goa's green plains, and on a clear morning the Western Ghats. The place is calm outside festival days, and the temple has old Goan architecture. Go at sunrise for the best light and the thin cool air.
What to see and do
- Hilltop shrine of Chandreshwar Bhutnath
- Wide view over South Goa
- Sunrise and sunset light
- Quiet outside festival days
- Easy drive from Margao
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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