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GOA CITIES
Major Cities : Margao, Mapusa, Vasco da Gama
Capital City : Panaji or Panjim
Christian Heart of Goa : Old Goa
Hindu Heartland : Ponda
Panaji Information
Location: Capital city of Goa, located on the west
coast of India.
Tourist destinations: The Church Square, The lady of Immaculate
Conception Church, the Adilshah Palace, the state of Abba Faria, the Goa state
museum, Biocholim - Mayem lake, the Menezes Braganza Institute, the Central
Library, the Hindu Mahalaxmi temple, the Jama Masjid Mosque, the Chapel of St.
Sebastian and the Miramar beach.
Best buys: Wooden carvings and furniture, coir mats, straw
hats, artifacts and handicrafts, brassware, trinkets and junk jewelry, souvenirs,
liquor brews like Feni and Urak, dry fruits, leather and ceramic ware, designer
wear and last but not the least freshly baked breads
Best activities: Water sports like water skiing, wind surfing,
yachting, rafting. Other activities include Football, Golf, Trekking, Bullfighting
and many more such adventure sports.
Major Highlights: Nightlife and Goa Carnival.
Nearby tourist destinations: Dona Paula beach, Anjuna beach,
Old Goa, Vasco Da Gama, Mapusa, Ponda, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Molen and
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
Best time to visit: Late September till early March
Panaji, the city
Panaji or Panjim is the Capital city of Goa and is also the headquarters of
the North Goa district. Located on the banks of the river Mandovi, it is a beautiful
and a small city. With an area of 35.99 sq kms, it has a population of 100,000
(approx.). Panaji has a lot of Portuguese influence on its culture, food and
architecture because of the Portuguese reign. Portuguese liberated Panaji in
the year 1961 and it became the Capital of Goa in the year 1987. People of Panaji
are very easy going and peace loving. Music and dance is an integral part of
their lives. Major languages spoken here are Konkani, Portuguese, Marathi, Hindi
and English.
With beautiful and charming locations Panaji invites tourists from all over
the world to explore its charm. It provides a perfect blend of sun, sand and
fun. Panaji has lots to offer, you name it and you've got it....temples, forts,
beaches ........
Major Tourist Attraction
The Church square: The Church Square is the center of attraction,
it forms the heart of Panaji. It has the church of The Lady of Immaculate Conception
which is absolutely spell bounding and photogenic.
The Archaeological museum: The museum has been maintained by
the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and it has been functioning since 1964
in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assisi. The museum has a good collection
of sculptures, paintings, old coins and other ancient items.
Miramar Beach: Its the nearest beach from Panaji. It is a marsh beach encircled
by Palm trees. This beach also provides the enchanting view of the Aguada fort
lying across the Mandovi river.
Arjuna beach: This beach is famous for its Flea market held
every Wednesday. It also provides a mesmerizing view of nearby Chapora fort
and the Vagator. Anjuna Beach is the favorite of all kinds of tourists.
Biocholim: Biocholim is known for waterfalls and Mayem lake,
which is a popular picnic spot. It has temples like Shri Datta Mandir, Vithal
Mandir, Saptakoteshwar temple and Aravlem caves.
Other hot spots in Panaji are the Mahalaxmi temple, the Jama
Masjid Mosque, the Menezes Braganza Institute, the
Chapel of St. Sebastian, the Adilshah's Palace
and many more such exciting places.
How to Reach There
By Air: Panaji is connected with all the major parts of India by air. Domestic flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Delhi, Chennai and Thiruvananthpuram arrive at the Dabolim Airport, 29 km south of Panaji. Chartered European planes also arrive here.
By Road: Kadamba Bus Terminal, 1-km east of the centre in the district of Pato, is the nearest bus terminal. Busses are easily available.
By Rail: Panaji can be also reached by rail from Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Vasco Da Gama, is the nearest railway station from Panaji, which is 30 km away from the capital.
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