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| GOA |
Known as the 'Pearl of the Orient', the state
of Goa is located on the Western Coast of India.
It is a land blessed with stretches of silver sand soaked by blue waters,
and a place with unique culture and nature.
Goa evokes a sense of exhilarating feeling, laminated with the strumming
of guitars from distant taverns,
white churches resting against green paddy fields and coconut palms rythmically
swinging against the deep blue sky.
By all norms, a tourist's paradise......

Goa a vibrant, living entity. But more than being a geographical
sunspot on the western coast of India, GOA is ATMOSPHERE. Referred to
as "the Rome of the Orient" in days gone by, GOA's
recorded history dates back to the 3rd century B.C. A former Portuguese
colony.
Goa is a delightfully picturesque tropical paradise, with secluded golden
beaches, gleaming white-washed houses and amiable, easy-going people.
Goa has a charming blend of Indo-European architecture and cultural influences.
The rich heritage of Goa is manifest in the brilliant expressions of Goan
traditional folk arts, dance, music, drama, literature, colorful pageants,
feasts and festivals, majestic temples, churches and mosques.
Goa is also famous for its exotic variety of seafood, International,
vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine.
Goa has
it all, sun, sand and sea. An unique blend of Latin and Oriental, incredibly
rich in monuments and historical sites, dazzling variety of exotic flora
and fauna, lush green hinterland, rivers that offer water adventure sports
that will thrill you beyond expectation. Know more about Goa
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| Clubs and
Discos ! |
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- Club Tito's
The most famous, talked about, written about place in Goa. Located
on the Baga Beach, this place is more like a hangout for everyone
and anybody in Goa. Besides a reasonable discotheque, it has speciality
restaurants stretching upto the beach.
- Club Antoos
Newly opened up on the Calangute Beach,
next to Goan Heritage Hotel. It has great ambience with a large
pub and dance floor. The DJ’s however, are known to lack
in playing the right kind of music.
- Mambo's
- Ozone
- Club Cubana
- Bamboo Forest/Paradisio/Hill Top
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| Beaches
and Nature ! |
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GOA
is quietly SEDUCTIVE... A serene countryside amidst sylvan surroundings.
With lush green valleys and silver streams. Nature forever in her
element. The ideal holiday destination for an entertaining and tranquilizing
vacation at unbelievably LOW PRICES. |
- Dudhsagar Waterfalls
- Mayem Lake
- Arambol Beach
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surfing, sailing, parasailing, scuba diving...
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- Calangute Beach
- Colva beach
- Vagator beach
- Palolem Beach
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| Architectural
Splendours ! |
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OLD GOA COMPLEX OF ANCIENT
CHURCHES: Old Goa is an
important pilgrimage Centre visited by thousands of pilgrims and devotees
particularly on the occasion of St Francis Xavier's annual feast on
3rd December. At Old Goa, about 15 kms from Panaji, rises a complex
of ancient churches, monasteries and convents renowned for their unique
architectural style and loftiness. |
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- St. Augustine's Tower
- Terekhol Fort
- Chapora Fort
- Shri Mangesh Temple
- Jama Masjid
- The Church of Reis Magos
at Verem
- The Church of Immaculate
Conception at Panaji
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The Basilica of Bom Jesus
built in the 16th century,
where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are enshrined; the
Se Cathedral, which is the most imposing of all churches at Old Goa.
Its vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by its sheer grandeur.
The cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden bell,
the biggest in Goa and one of the best in the World. |
SHREE SAPTAKOTESHWAR:
Situated at Narva Bicholim 37 kms from Panaji,
it was a favoured deity of the Kadamba kings. |
SHREE MANGUESH
TEMPLE: 20 kms from Panaji,
at Mangueshim in Ponda taluka. It is located on a hillock surrounded
by rolling green hills. Though small it has an air of distinctive
elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a landmark in the
countryside. This is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
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| Cruises
& Tours! |
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CASINO GOA - The Caravela
A state of art entertainment cruise ship. The Caravela is home
to India's first ever high-limit live gaming casino 'Casino Goa'.Designed
to meet international gaming standards.
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- Cruising On The Mandovi
- Santa Monica
- Dolphin Fantasy
- Pearl of the Orient
- Backwater Thrills....
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- Dudhsagar Waterfalls
- Jungle Adventure & Culture
Tour
- Elephant Ride
- Old Goa, Temples & Spice Tour
- Beaches & Market Tour
- Charter a Luxury Yacht
- Getaway on a Houseboat
- Fishing
- Castaway Cruise
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| Food & Drink ! |
If at
all anything can be truly stated about Goa without any hyperbole it's
that one can find
"great food" all over Goa and Secondly all restaurants small
or large, serve drinks at all times. One can find these so called
"Bar & Restaurants" in every nook and corner of Goa. |
- Cool Cat
- Osborne Holiday Resort, near St.Anthony's Chapel, Calangute.
- Raylo's Taverna
- Calangute Market.
- Delseys Bar -
(basically for Locals) Near Dilip Hardware Calangute
- Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
- St. Anthony’s Bar &
Restaurant – Baga Beach
- Mirabai's Goan Village - Calangute/Baga
Road
- Infantaria
- Little Italy
- Palms N Sands
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- Souza' Lobo -
Calangute Beach.
In existence for the past 65 years, this restaurant has earned
its reputation on good food, good service & location. However,
lately its been reported to have lost its quality of food. Still
it's worth visiting at least once during your stay.
- Florentine
- Saligao
Located in Saligao, a 10-minute drive from Calangute, this restaurant
has been in existence for quite some time. Earlier known for its
great food, its service has deteriorated, but still serves some
good Goan dishes and chicken cafreal.
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