Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands

Tripoto
21st Aug 2014
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 1/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 2/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 3/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 4/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 5/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 6/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 7/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 8/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 9/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 10/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 11/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 12/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 13/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 14/15 by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Goa: Of the sun and the lazy sands 15/15 by Anushka Rathee

The calming sultry winds, the roaring of the deep blue oceans far-far away from buzzing life of the Bangalore city. Goa, the party center of the country could be more than just that if given a chance.
Its a deep-deep place, so beautifully enriched with such rooted cultures, it could take anyone's breath away. Lined with such beautifully majestic churches it is, but a surprise that even though there are more than 30 churches they still go unnoticed.

The beaches obviously are the main attraction. A tiring 10 hour drive from the main Bangalore city, 4 of which were spent in a horrid traffic jam in the hilly regions of Goa, and trust me if I say that's probably the only thing about the place you want to avoid.

There are two routes to Goa from Bangalore one that by-passes Belgaum city and other which passes by Mangalore city, also a beautiful city line with both tea gardens and beaches both at the same time, the second being longer. We checked in the rooms of Air-force Mess,  probably the only place you'd get a room at such a time and at such a minimal price, The perks of being from defense background. Took off for a walk towards Casino Royale, a beautiful sight that it is, with the ships and boats sailing across the water range, lighting up to their best efficiencies.
 

Coco beach, about a km and a half from the rooms we rented out, was our very first stop in this insanely magnificent place. It was a place recommended by the locals and not high on any to go list you'd find over the internet. Coco beach is famous for its dolphin sightings.
Photo of Coco Beach, Bardez, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Baga Beach, Bardez, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Baga Beach, Bardez, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Anjuna Beach, Bardez, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Anjuna Beach, Bardez, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Cobra Vaddo, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Cobra Vaddo, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Varca Beach, Colva, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Fort Aguada, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Fort Aguada, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee
Photo of Fort Aguada, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa, India by Anushka Rathee