Maem Lake

Before visiting the Maem Lake, a trip to the famous Chamundi temple at Piligao is worth a visit. The image of the Chamunda goddess was originally brought from a temple in Goa Velha which was ruined by the invasions of the Muslim ruler, Malik Kafur in 1312.


This temple is very old, although having been rebuilt a number of times. The temple tank is quite large and in its centre is a platform stone with ancient carvings.
The crossroads leading from here proceeds towards the Maem Lake. It leads through a beautiful and natural array of cashew trees surrounding hills and valleys, arecanut palm trees with betel leaves and pineapple plantations.

An occasional glimpse towards the coast, one can see the capital of Panjim with the Mandovi river in the far distance. The beautiful lake of Maem is located 7 kms from the Saptakoteshwar temple and is a famous picnic spot for the locals of Goa and tourists alike.

On the roadside are vendors dealing in Goan handicrafts and refreshments boasting of delicious coconut water.