Mystic Woods

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Mystic Woods is an alternative tourist attraction which combines conservation with sustainable tourism .

This private venture of Heblekar family is recreated on a barren hill slope to resemble a forest with streams and trees ,birds and butterflies.

The highlight of the guided tour is the unique, one of its kind in India rooftop garden with integrated rainwater harvesting system.

Open on all days , except Mondays , from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm .

You can book custom made tours including evening programs for fossil/mineral musuem tours , moth watching , etc

Attractions 

The Fossil and Mineral Musuem 

One of the best places in Goa to learn about different small fossils from across the world . We also keep updating and changing different geological interesting crystal and mineral specimens . Some of these are available for enthusiasts to buy from our small sovenier shop 

 

A Sanctuary for bees , birds and butterflies 

We have planted host and nectaring plants for butterflies to create an ideal habitat for butterflies , bees and birds to come feed and breed . Spotting them depends on season , time of the day and a whole lot of time and patience ! No guarantees on their availability as that's left to Mother Nature

The place also attracts a vast variety of birds like Grey Malabar Hornbill , Paradise Flycatchers , Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbuls and various sunbirds and woodpeckers

Fish Spa 

A calming experience to dip the legs in the pond and watch the fish come and nibble the dead cells of your skin. Soak in the sights and sounds of nature 

   

Walk In Aviary 

Very popular with kids , the walk in aviary has a motley group of exotic birds like Budgies , Java finches , Sun Conure Parrots , Cockatiels 

  

 

Botanical Exhibits

For the plant enthusiasts , we have some fine collection of plants from the carnivorous Nephenthes and Sarrcenias , various bonsai and a wide range of orchids , ferns and anthurirums as well as a wild selection of endemic plants

 

The Orchid Bistro

Enjoy some home cooked dishes at our Orchid Bistro . You can pre order choice of food if you are planning the tour

 

 

 

 

Guided tours : Rs. 200 per person

Join our in-house caretaker, Vijay, for a guided tour lasting approximately one hour. He will showcase our fascinating fossil and mineral displays, the enchanting open butterfly and spice garden, and the rooftop garden featuring a rainwater harvesting system. You can also enjoy a relaxing fish spa experience during the tour. No pre-booking is required, and payment can be made at the entrance counter. While Vijay is most comfortable speaking Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi, he has a basic understanding of English to assist you.

 

Special Experiences

 

Date with Bees, Birds and Butterflies : Rs. 950 per person . ( Choice of Breakfast or Lunch )

Time : Two and Half hours

  A specially curated tour of the Mystic Woods with the owners Jyoti or Yashodan , an home crafted Table d'hôte experience in a special setting and served in a separate , private VIP Lounge .

his experience needs to pre booked and pre paid . The program is non refundable. Rescheduling will be as per availability of dates

 

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