About this location
Goa's only Ramsar site, Nanda Lake is a small freshwater wetland tucked into the edge of Curchorem town — proof that meaningful wetland habitat can survive within a built-up area if it's given formal protection.
Species You Can Photograph in Nanda Lake
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarGood
AprOff-season
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Goa (Dabolim) Airport (~35 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Sanvordem-Curchorem (~5 km)
By Air
Goa (Dabolim) Airport is the nearest airport, about 35 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Sanvordem-Curchorem is the nearest railway station, about 5 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Nanda Lake is near Curchorem in South Goa, about 20 km from Madgaon. It is a small freshwater Ramsar site — best in winter for waterbirds.
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Photography tips for Nanda Lake
A quick, easy stop on a wider Goa itinerary — a walking circuit around the lake edge covers the site thoroughly in under an hour.
Conservation: Goa's only Ramsar-designated wetland, protected specifically to demonstrate that urban-fringe wetlands can retain real ecological value.
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