Lakes & Rivers of Panaji

Carambolim Lake

Carambolim Lake (also spelt Carambolin Lake) is situated a few km south-east of Old Goa and is a 50-minute drive from Baga.

This lily-covered lake is an excellent area for water birds such as waterfowl, egrets, heron, bronze-winged and pheasant-tailed jacana and a variety of exotic species such as comb duck and cotton pygmy goose. Other species include open-billed storks, purple and grey heron, little cormorant and marsh harriers.

Mayem Lake

Mayem Lake in Goa, a charming tiny lake is situated at Mayem near Bicholim, in Bicholim taluka, North Goa. It lies at about 35 Kms from the city of Panaji. It is quite a popular picnic spot as well as a hot favorite visiting arena for the tourists. Fame of the lake has eventually increased with the introduction of the boating facilities at the lake. For lodging purposes GTDC has built cottages in the area.

What else to Do : Scenic Surroundings and Boating are the key tourist attractions of the place.

This non-natural lake is bounded by undulating emerald hills. Even those who are interested in experiencing a bit of the rural Goa, the village nearby can excel with a lifetime experience in Mayem. Rural Goa is more prolific than the busy city of Panaji or nearby Mapusa or even Margoa.