Goa
Goa is a former Portuguese colony with a very rich history, with a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts tourists from all over India and the world. It is visibly different from the rest of India, owing to Portuguese rule which isolated it from the rest of India for over 450 years. The hub of tourism in India, Goa, with its swaying palms, white sands and sparkling waters is a place with irresistible charms. Panaji, Goa's capital since 1843, is among the most pleasant Indian capitals. Most people use it as a link to old Goa or to the beaches.
The Goan staple diet consists of rice and fish curry along with fried fish & pickles. Goa has many restaurants that serve amazing sea food and you shouldn't miss the shack eating experience.
Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda, Goa.
Cavala Seaside Resort,Baga Saunto Vaddo, Calangute, Goa
Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort- A Beach Property, Near Babreshwar Temple, Khobra Vaddo, Calangute, Baga, Goa.
Sher-E-Punjab Restaurant and Bar, Rua 18th June, Panaji.
The Leela Kempinski Goa, Mobor, Cavelossim Salcette, Goa.
Mazal Vado, 1131, Heritage Guest House, Anjuna, Goa.
Your visit to Goa is not complete unless you take back a souvenir. Goa is such a colourful state that you won't be left thinking as to what to buy in Goa, but where to shop may be an issue! With so many shopping choices available, it is really hard to know where to shop! Goa is full of local markets and beach shacks that sell everything and anything under the sun. Global items come in amazing diversity specially at the night markets of North Goa.
One Goan unique product is that of hand-painted ceramics. If you are a book-lover, Reading Habit, at Campal on the way to Miramar Beach with a wide variety of books is just the right place for you. Some of the best places for shopping in Goa are at Mapusa and Anjuna. The Aparant network of outlets managed by the State-run Goa Handicrafts network is good value-for-money and is typically 'Goan' shopping.
Hotel La Flor
Erasmo Carvalho Street, Margao.
Nanutel
Padre Miranda Rd, Margaon.
Shangrila Beach Hotel
Near Majorda Beach, Majorda, Salcete,
South Goa, Majorda
Varca Beach Resort
Teen Murti, Fatrade, Varca, Panaji.
Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa
Arossim Beach, Cansaulim, South Goa
- Arambol Beach
Arambol, also known as Harmal is situated about 35km. from Panaji, on the tropical west coast of Goa. The village is a traditional fishing community perhaps with less than 10,000 people. An ideal place to spend some time in total peace and tranquillity, the cool sea breeze and the swaying palm trees create a perfect holiday atmosphere. - Agha Khan's Children's Park
The northern half of the Margao municipal garden was developed by a businessman, Abdul Javerbhai Mavany, hailing from Margao"s minuscule Agakhani community. He did that after two young children lost their life to cancer. The park was inaugurated by Vassalo e Silva, Goa's last Portuguese Governor General in 1959. - Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in Canacona, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is Goa's second-largest wildlife sanctuary. It's terrain is fairly plain, with hills in the south and east. Much of the sanctuary is covered with dense forests with few open grass lands. Forest crown density is often over 60%. - Dudh Sagar Waterfall
This is one of India's highest water falls and among the hundred highest waterfalls in the world. It lies in the southern part of Goa at Mollem, towards the border of Karnataka. Dudh Sagar, literally means a Sea of Milk in the local Konkanni language, and gets its name as it appears like an overflowing sea of milk. With a total height of 306 meters and a width of 30 meters, the water fall is at its peak flow during the monsoon months from June to September. Dudh Sagar Falls is listed as India's 5th tallest waterfall at 310 metres. - Anjuna Beach
Anjuna Beach, popularly known as freak capital of the world is 18 km north of Panaji. Swaying palms, soft sands and natural beauty make Anjuna Beach a unique spot and is popular for trance parties and hippies. It's extremely ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Anjuna is known throughout North Goa and to travellers from all over the world for its flea market at the Beach on Wednesdays, where one can explore anything from Indian souvenirs to Trance music.
- Goa Carnival
One of the most colorful and popular festival of Goa is the Goa Carnival. This three day extravaganza, of fun, frolic, amusement and merry-making, takes place in the month of February. The Goa Carnival festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Though essentially a Christian festival, all people of Goa, irrespective of their faith and religion take part in this festival. - Feast Of The Three Kings
On 6th January the three villages of Reis Magos, Cansaulim and Chandor celebrate this festival with re-enactment by local boys of the three kings arriving with gifts for Christ. - Jatra
The Jatra is the feast of the God to whom the temple is dedicated. Best at Shantadurga Temple at Fatropa in Quepem, at Bogdgeshwar Temple in Mapusa and Devki Krishna Ravalnath Temple at Marcela in Ponda. This festival is also celebrated in other temples of importance.
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