Goa has breathtaking beauty, from beaches to backwaters to splendid greenery. But it's the people, food and culture that make this place unique. Mayur and Rocky meet Moshe, Iggy and Suraj to understand how Goa became home to the original hippie settlers and the legendary Eight Finger Eddie.
From the streets, to the beaches, to the churches, the sounds of Goa vibrate across from the gullies to the soul of the people. Rocky and Mayur, get up-close with the sound of the ocean, visit India’s only Vinyl Bar and enjoy a scintillating sunset accompanied with a jazz performance.
Rocky and Mayur take a close look at the age-old culture and tradition of 3 Kings Trail, a festival celebrated in the village of Cansaulim, to visiting the royal mansion dating older than the Taj Mahal, and immersing in a soulful performance by Fado singer Sonia.
Goan Gullies explores the homegrown way of life. Rocky and Mayur meet Chef Avinash who has created a unique farm-to-table food experience. They also explore the hand-made intuitive tree house building community by Project Laguna. They also indulge in a special Fenny tasting experience with the Fenny maestro Hansel Vaz.
n this bonding-centric episode, Rocky and Mayur start the day by relishing sourdough bread with the bread-whisperer Sujit Sumitran. They then embark on a biking adventure with Jawa’s rider group to the village of Aldona and bond over travel stories and catch a sunset where they talk about their friendship.
Rocky and Mayur, get their hands dirty as they meet artist, Thomas and indulge in pottery lessons. Exploring the relatively hidden gullies of Goa, they also witness the dying art of Chitari. They meet ace architect Dean D’cruz to educate themselves about the principles of design and sustainability. The duo ends the day playing a Goan sport, Sallyball.
Rocky and Mayur start their day with a close encounter with crocodiles and watch a collared Kingfisher up-close. They go back to the wild and tribal way of living and dancing the night away. The duo explores the other wild side of Goa, with a Bachata night.
Rocky and Mayur reflect on their decade-old friendship. They set sail on the Antara with Captain Donde and Sujata and learn the valuable lesson of life to 'keep moving'. They also witness a performance by artists Tino and Piya at the Omaggio. The duo visits Vaayu – a waterman’s village for a soulful end to the day with paddleboarding.
Rocky and Mayur pay tribute to the feisty, confidant, warm, and bold women of Goa, who have put Goa on the map with their exceptional achievements. They meet India’s first woman Kiteboarder, Charmaine and Margarida, who runs her late husband's authentic Portuguese restaurant, Nostalgia, tucked in the gullies of South Goa. They also meet Pratyusha, who left her comfortable life back in the US, to run her Kombucha start-up.
The Gullies of Goa are full of surprises. From beautiful old Goan architecture to locals indulging in street soccer to fascinating Graffiti artwork. and crowds of people eating at their favourite food trucks. Rocky and Mayur, go from Football to Food and everything in between, in this episode of Goan Gullies.
Rocky and Mayur, explore the unique gullies of Fontainhas by meeting the people who make it 'spicy'. From a matchbox-sized bar, Joseph to the oldest music shop of Pedro, the duo explores it all. They also travel to greener parts of Goa, the spice plantations. The duo picks spices for a special meal prepped by their friend, Chef Anu.
Goa’s indigenous ecosystem has given way to sustainable tourism and a balanced way of living. From responsible Dolphin watching to supporting organic produce, farming communities, Rocky and Mayur, take a step back to become conscious tourists and learn from the sensible green Goan ambassadors.
Rocky and Mayur's day starts with a few power-packed punches under the guidance of world-class MMA fighter Bonny. They also hear her life-changing narrative and her home, Goa. The duo gets invited for an exclusively curated dining experience and mix some classy cocktails with world-class Mixologist, Arijit Bose.
Mayur makes Rocky’s last day in Goa a grand affair by fulfilling his love for Scuba Diving. He gets him to try the famous Ros Omelette, a platter with the best-smoked meats followed by a grand surprise party on a yacht with friends and family. They end the journey filled with promises to reunite, celebrate and relive the good times, forever.