Rachol Fort and Seminaryराचोल किला और सेमिनरी
A quiet old fort and a Jesuit-founded seminary in Salcete.
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South Goa coast
South Goa coast
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height30 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyMargao, Salcete
EntryFree
About Rachol Fort and Seminary
An old fort on the Rachol river, with a gateway still standing and a Jesuit-founded seminary inside, which continues to train priests. The grounds are green and quiet, with a church and long arcaded corridors. Visits are usually short, so ask politely at the gate and respect the seminary rules. Combine it with Chandor and Loutolim in one day.
What to see and do
- Old fort gateway
- Seminary with arcaded corridors
- Church inside the compound
- Quiet river and fields
- Chandor and Loutolim close by
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