Divar Islandदिवाड़ बेट
A slow river island reached by ferry, with old houses and green fields.
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Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height5 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyOld Goa, Tiswadi
EntrySmall ferry fare
About Divar Island
A green river island in the Mandovi, reached by a short ferry from Old Goa, where life still moves slowly. There are paddy fields, old Portuguese houses and small chapels, with the hilltop Piedade church as the main viewpoint. The Bonderam festival in August brings out flags and floats. Rent a bicycle or walk along the lanes, and take the ferry back before dark, as the last crossings can be early.
What to see and do
- Short ferry from Old Goa
- Piedade church on the hill
- Paddy fields and old houses
- Bonderam festival in August
- Quiet cycling lanes
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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Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.