The river cruises run by the Goa Tourism (GTDC) on the Mandovi river are a must for every visitor. There are different kinds of cruises – daytime, sunset, and moonlight. The two types of day cruises ply from the Panaji jetty, down the Mandovi into the Panaji Zuari bay and up the Mandovi to Aldona …
Goa Carnival
The Carnival is celebrated in various European and Latin American countries, but in Asia, it is held only in Goa. The Portuguese are credited to bring the Carnival to Goa, which marks the start of the Lenten season, a time of fast and abstinence. Formerly, it was celebrated as a family festival, but the Carnival …
South Goa Beaches
South Goa is also an endowed string of beautiful beaches. The beach journey can be commenced from Margao, which is a railway junction. Majorda: The tranquil beach has some excellent resort complexes. Betalbatim: It lies to the south of Majorda, near the famous Colva beach. Colva: This beautiful beach is 6 kms. west of Margao. …
North Goa Beaches
A 30 kms stretch of beautiful beaches starting northwards from Fort Aguada near Panaji has made Goa a popular tourist destination. Sinquerim It is 16 kms. from Panaji and the first among the string of beaches starting from Fort Aguada. Taj Group’s Fort Aguada Resorts are located here. Candolim: The Sinquerim-Candolim beach stretch is dotted …
Vasco da Gama
The headquarters of Mormugao taluka was named after Vasco da Gama, the discoverer of the sea route to India. Also known as Vasco, the town is set on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula overlooking the left bank of the mouth of River Zuari. Vasco first came under the Portuguese rule in 1543 and …
Panaji, the capital city of Goa
Picturesque Panaji, the capital city of Goa sprawls along the southern bank of the river Mandovi and is dominated by a wooded hill, called Altinho. This well-planned town is noted for its beautiful red-roofed houses in a Latin style and a network of streets laid out at right angles, which are lined with Gulmohar, acacia …
Explore Margao
This second most important city of Goa was once a major religious and educational center, well known for its numerous wealthy temples. But its glorious heritage was destroyed when the Portuguese took over the area into their ‘Novas Conquistas’ during the 17th century. The Portuguese influence can still be seen in its imposing old mansions, …
Visit Ponda
This busy commercial town is experiencing an economic boom due to its proximity to some large iron-ore mines of the State. Around Ponda are a number of important Hindu shrines set amidst lush landscape full of swaying palms, numerous spice plantations and the wildlife sanctuaries of East Goa. Portuguese could not occupy Ponda for nearly …
Let’s Explore Goa!
March is just a perfect month for travelers as the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. And what would be more fun-loving than Goa to visit? Gorgeous Goa, the tiny tropical paradise tucked away on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, is endowed with exceptional scenic beauty and rich cultural …