Heart Shaped Lake

Chicolna · Vasco da Gama · Goa · India

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About Heart Shaped Lake

Heart Shaped Lake is a small natural lagoon located in Chicolna, South Goa, near Bogmalo Beach and Dabolim Airport. It is named for its distinct heart-like shape when viewed from the adjacent cliff. The site is an isolated coastal spot featuring rocky terrain, crashing waves, and clear blue waters that are fullest during the monsoon season. Access requires a short trek through a dirt path near the Coast Guard colony, making it an offbeat destination rather than a developed tourist attraction.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a secluded natural setting requiring a 10-15 minute walk over uneven, muddy, or rocky terrain to reach the site. The location offers two distinct vantage points: a lower path leading to the lagoon's edge where the water meets rocky shores, and an upper cliff path providing aerial views of the heart-shaped formation and the Arabian Sea. The area is undeveloped with no facilities, safety railings, or maintained trails. The lagoon appears most vibrant when full of water, typically during or after the monsoon season.

Key highlights

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Distinctive heart-shaped natural lagoon visible from the cliff above
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Secluded coastal location near Chicolna and Bogmalo Beach
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Panoramic ocean views stretching from Majorda to Vasco da Gama from the cliff top
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Rocky shoreline with waves crashing against laterite rocks
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Offbeat destination accessible via a short trek through jungle paths

Route

Nearest airport
By road	Located approximately 6 km from Dabolim Airport and 30 minutes drive from Bogmalo Beach via the Coast Guard premises in Chicolna; the final stretch involves a broken, rocky road followed by a walking trail.

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Bogmalo Beach

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Naval Aviation Museum

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Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Mobile network reception is weak or non-existent at the site. The lagoon is seasonal and appears best when full of water during the monsoon months. The upper cliff viewpoint is locally referred to as 'Yes Point' or 'Suicide Point'. There are no shops, restrooms, or drinking water facilities available on-site.
02Rules & restrictions	No safety railings or barriers exist along the cliff edges or trails. Access may be restricted or hazardous during heavy monsoon rains due to slippery mud paths.
03Safety information	Cliff edges are unprotected and pose a risk of falling; fatalities have been reported at this location. Trails consist of loose mud and dirt that become extremely slippery during wet weather. The area becomes very dark after sunset and lacks lighting, making evening departure risky. High waves crash against the rocks near the lagoon, creating hazardous conditions near the water's edge.