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A Portuguese explorer, Afonso de Albuquerque sailed up
the river Mandovi, defeated the Bijapuri army and rode
into the capital triumphantly bearing a Portuguese Standard
in one hand, and a Gold Crucifix in the other. A curious
blending of cultures took place, affecting every sphere
of Goa life, from religion to architecture, cuisine to
art. The chapter of Goa's history ended 451 years later
when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese colony, and became
a part of the Indian Union. Parasailing, |
| yachting, windsurfing,
and deep sea diving are some of the more popular water
sports, facilities for which are available. 451 years
of Portuguese rule has imbued Goa’s towns and villages
with a unique culture. Whitewashed chapels and churches
that dot the landscape are surrounded by sleepy villages
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| Panji |
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| Panji -the capital of Goa
feels like a sleepy Portuguese town. Set along the southern
bank of Mandovi River, it provides linkage to Old Goa
and the beaches. Every nook and corner of the city reflects
to its Portuguese heritage with broad avenues spilling
into cobbled squares, grand public buildings, and old
houses with overhanging balconies and numerous bars and
cafes. Margao, an important town, have private houses
and government buildings that date back to Portuguese
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| Se Cathedral with its Iberian
exterior, Bom Jesus that enshrines the mortal remains
of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent
of Saint Monica are some of the collection of Goa’s largest
Churches. Mapusa, a market town, comes alive every Friday
with a quaint pavement bazar. |
Altitude :
Sea level to 1022 mts, Climate:(deg C)-Summer-
Max. 33, Min. 26; Winter- Max. 31, Min. 20, Rainfall:
June to September (350 cms), Best Season: October
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Excursions:
From Panaji: Dona Paula Bay- 7 kms, Old Goa-10
kms with its Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Archaeological
Museum and other churches, Mangueshi Temple- 22 kms, Shantadura
Temple- 33 kms, Calangute-16 kms, and Baga Beach-18 kms.
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From Mapusa: Beaches
of Calangute- 8 kms, Baga-10 kms, Arambol/Harmal- 31 kms,
Anjuna- 8 kms, Vagator- 9 kms & Mandrem- 30 kms, Temples
of Shri Dutta & Shri Vithal at Sanguelim- 25 kms, Temple
of Sapta Koteshwar at Narve- 24 kms and Temple of Kalikadevi
at Kansarpal-14 kms, Church of Mae de deus at Saligao-10
kms, Church at Monte de Guiri- 2 kms, Mayem Lake- 21 kms,
Arvalem Waterfalls- 29 kms, Terekhol Fort- 30 kms.
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From Margao: Beaches
of Colva- 6 kms, Benaulim- 8 kms, Majorda- 8 kms, Varca-
10 kms, Cavelossim-15 kms, Mobor-18 kms, Betul-16 kms,
Agonda- 40 kms and Palolem-47 kms, Cabo de Rama- 21 kms,
Ranchol Seminary- 8 kms, Shree Damodar Temple at Zambaulim-
22 kms and Shree Shantadurga Temple at Fatorda-18 kms,
Cotigao Wild Life Sanctuary- 33 kms, Dudhsagar Waterfalls-
59 kms by train.
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From Vasco: Margao
Harbour-3 kms, Bogmalo Beach- 9 kms, St.Jacinto Island-
7 kms Velsao Beach- 10 km, Kesarval Springs- 15 km & Pilar
Seminary- 19 km.
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From Ponda: Bondla
wildlife, Molem wildlife etc, Temple or Tambdi Surla-
70 kms dating back to the 12th century in Sanguem. Mayem
Lake- 35 km from Panaji, the Molem Wildlife Sanctuary
is en route to Belgaum.
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Reach -
By Air: Goa (Dabolim Airport) is well connected
with major towns.
By Rail: Nearest railhead
is Vasco-da-Gama and Margoa.
By Road: Bangalore-
598 kms, Belgaum-157 kms, Bombay- 594 kms, Gokarn-154
kms, Hospet- 315 kms, Hubli-184 kms, Hubli-184 kms, Karwar-103
kms, Kolhapur- 246 kms, Malwan-150 kms, Mangalore- 371
kms, Mysore- 696 kms, Pune- 458 kms, Ratnagiri- 263 kms,
Vengurla-73 kms etc.
How to plan your holidays:
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