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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 and rice
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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 times.
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 to May (Peak season
December to February).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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