Goa-Holiday 365 days

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9th Oct 2024
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The word 'Goa' brings in our mind the scenes of pristine beaches along with coconut trees, spicy sea foods, churches and Portuguese culture. Goa is the smallest state of India and is situated alongside Arabian sea.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa

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Goa is divided into North Goa and South Goa. The Old Goa is famous for its churches. Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral of Old Goa are popular among tourist visiting Goa. They depict the Portuguese style architecture.

Se Cathedral of Old Goa

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Se Cathedral, Old Goa

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Se Cathedral, Old Goa

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Se Cathedral, as seen from Basilica of Bom Jesus church

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North Goa and South Goa are famous for its beaches. The Calangute Beach in North Goa is a picturesque beach and known as "The Queen of the Beaches" and is very popular among tourists.

A dog inside Basilica of Bom Jesus church compound

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Calangute Beach

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Calangute Beach

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Aguada fort is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese-era fort, along with a lighthouse in North Goa which is a must visit. You have to buy tickets at the gate for entering the fort. It is about 5 KM from Calangute beach.

Fort Aguada lighthouse

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Fort Aguada

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In Panjim, the capital of Goa you may spent time by the Mandovi river and visit the Miramar beach. Have cakes at Geeta Bakery in Panjim. Dona Paula, which is a well known tourist spot is just 3 KM away from Panjim.

By the Mandovi river in Panjim

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Miramar beach of Panjim

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Dona Paula

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Dona Paula

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Fishing at Dona Paula

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Dona Paula

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Shree Shantadurga Temple in South Goa is very beautiful. On the way to Colva Beach in South Goa, you can visit the temple. And yes, Colva beach is an ideal beach for the swimmers. You can also go for paragliding.

Shree Shantadurga Temple

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Shree Shantadurga Temple

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Shree Shantadurga Temple

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Colva Beach

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In Panjim, visit the Church Of Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception.

Church Of Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception

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Goa can be reached by train from all major cities in India and also by flight. By train you can get down either at Karmali Train Station or at Thivim Railway Station or at Madgaon Railway Station in South Goa or at Vasco-Da-Gama railway station. From capital city, Panjim, Karmali Train Station is the nearest followed by Thivim Railway Station. For air travel, Dabolim Airport at Dabolim and Manohar International Airport are the two options. You can also drive to Goa from Maharastra or through Karnataka.