South Goa district, Goa, India

Places to visit near Curchorem

Curchorem is a town in South Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 22,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 18 temples, 14 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Shri Damodar Temple (11 km), Salaulim Dam (12 km) and Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple (12 km).

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Curchorem at a glance

Location
South Goa district, Goa, India
Population
about 22,510
Coordinates
15.2635° N, 74.1088° E
Places within 50 km
133 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Margao, 17 km
Railway station
Sanverdam Chuch (SVM), 1 km
Airport
Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), 40 km

Top places to visit near Curchorem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Curchorem: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Curchorem

41 temples within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Shri Damodar Temple (11 km); the best-known is Shri Kamakshi Temple (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Curchorem

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Official Dudhsagar Waterfalls Booking (21 km); the best-known is Dudhsagar Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Curchorem

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue (1 km); the best-known is Menezes Braganca House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Curchorem

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Varca Beach (25 km); the best-known is Galgibaga Beach (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Curchorem

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Nagesh Love Forest (11 km); the best-known is Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Curchorem

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Curchorem. The closest is Monte Hills View Point (20 km); the best-known is Cabo de Rama Viewpoint (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Curchorem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Curchorem
  2. 12 km Salaulim Dam · dam, South Goa
  3. 19 km Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple · temple, South Goa
  4. 11 km Shri Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Temple · temple, South Goa
  5. 19 km Our Lady of Grace Church · church, South Goa
  6. 12 km Shri Kamakshi Temple · temple, North Goa
  7. 13 km Back to Curchorem

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How to reach Curchorem

  • By train: Sanverdam Chuch (SVM) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Madgaon (MAO) — about 19 km from the centre
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 40 km by road
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 75 km by road
  • By road from Margao: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 43 km · directions
  • By road from Panaji: about 49 km · directions

All places near Curchorem by distance

Within 15 km of Curchorem

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Curchorem by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1841Shri Damodar Temple (11 km)
Waterfalls1441Official Dudhsagar Waterfalls Booking (21 km)
Forts & heritage1939Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue (1 km)
Beaches & coast1329Varca Beach (25 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1427Nagesh Love Forest (11 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints627Monte Hills View Point (20 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Nanda Lake (3 km)
Churches1417Rachol Church (15 km)
Museums1017Palácio Do Deão (8 km)
Caves69Rivona Buddhist Caves (14 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves45Ambora Spring (19 km)
Other attractions34Curdi (17 km)
Jain sites24Shri 1008 Aadinath Bhagwaan Digambar Jain Mandir (15 km)
Mosques & dargahs12Safa Masjid (25 km)
Parks02Vaccine Depot (94 km)
Buddhist sites11Buddha Statue (10 km)
Treks01Trekup Dandeli (63 km)

Curchorem: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Curchorem?

Salaulim Dam (dam, about 12 km), Shri Kamakshi Temple (temple, about 13 km), Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple (temple, about 12 km), Our Lady of Grace Church (church, about 20 km), Shri Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Temple (temple, about 23 km), Shri Shantadurga Temple (temple, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Curchorem?

133 places on Spotwander: 18 temples, 14 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage, 13 beaches & coast, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Curchorem?

Shri Damodar Temple, about 11 km by road; Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Curchorem?

Official Dudhsagar Waterfalls Booking, about 21 km by road; Pcce Falls (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Curchorem?

Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue, about 1 km by road; Chandor Excavated Site (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Curchorem?

Start in Curchorem, visit Salaulim Dam, then Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple, then Shri Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Temple, then Our Lady of Grace Church, then Shri Kamakshi Temple, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Curchorem?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Curchorem?

By train: Sanverdam Chuch (SVM), about 1 km away. By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 40 km by road. By road: 17 km from Margao.

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