Goa is blessed with 09 major rivers and 42 tributaries, which provide a lavish choice for backwater trails which begin at the fall, and end back at the river mouth to behold the magnificent sunsets on the Arabian Sea horizon.

There are nine important rivers in Goa flowing from East (Western Ghats) to West (Arabian Sea) except for Sal River, Tiracol, Chapora, Baga, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal, Saleri, Talpona, Galgibaga are the nine major rivers of Goa. As an offshoot of these main rivers, Goa is blessed with 42 smaller tributaries criss-crossing the interior hinterland of Goa.

Among these, Rivers Mandovi and Zuari drain 2553 Square Kms, about 70% of the total geographical area of Goa. Out of nine rivers, six originate and flow entirely inside the state boundaries and do not have any interstate implications. However, river Tiracol and Chapora originate in Maharashtra state, while Mandovi originates in Karnataka.

These rivers form an integral part of Goan life because of their portability, irrigation facilities, agriculture and coastal resources, transportation of mining ores, etc. The Zuari and the Mandovi are the lifelines of Goa. The total navigable length of Goa’s rivers is 253 kms (157 miles).

John has thorough knowledge of the rivers to customize your perfect backwater trail in Goa on a wooden Kerala House Boat in Goa.

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