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The 130 kms. long coastline of
Goa is set on the golden Konkan coast along the Arabian Sea.
Famous for its white sand beaches and mesmeric sunsets, this
state has been renowned as India’s most irresistible
destinations.
The regions easygoing ambience, good food and salubrious
climate make it a popular spot to unwind and enjoy the
simple, undemanding pleasures of life on the beach.
Separated from the rest of India by the jungle covered hills
of Western Ghats, Goa’s heartland and most densely populated
area is the alluvial strip inland from the beaches – a lush
patchwork of paddy field, coconut plantations, white washed
churches and gently meandering rivers.
This city is one of the most dazzling tourist mosaics. Goa
combines Old Portuguese architecture with a history that
abounds in Indian mythology. The unending beaches,
seascapes, mystical hills and green groves make this state
seem almost utopian. A river cruise down the Mandovi river
with a live display of music and dance by folk singers in
traditional Goan costumes is extremely enjoyable.
Goa also has a rich collection of churches. The most famous
ones being the Church of St. Francis of Assisi,
St.Catherine’s Cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus. There
are a few other visits such as the ones to The Aguada Fort
and Vasco Da Gama that any visitor must undertake.
There are a vast number of beaches at Goa, each of them
attracting its own different kind of tourists. The Calangute,
Baga, Anjuna, Vagator and Colva beach resorts are the most
frequented ones. As a special attraction, most of these
resorts offer visitors an opportunity to take a crack at
exciting water sports.
The weekly Friday market at Mapusa is a very interesting and
is a must.
Goa
3 nights / 4 days Itinerar:
Day-1 Cochin or Mumbai to Goa.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Reach Goa Airport ex Mumbai or Cochin. On arrival you will
be met by our representative outside the airport and
transferred to the Hotel. Check-In. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight in Goa.
Day-2 In Goa.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
After breakfast this morning you’ll proceed on a tour of Old
Goa and Panjim. The tour starts with a drive to Dona Paula
an idyllic spot, which overlooks Goa’s magnificent harbor
of Marmagoa. From here we proceed to Panjim via Miramar
Beach. In the year 1843, the Portuguese court in Lisbon by a
Royal decree made Panjim the new capital of Goa, which was
till then a fishing village. Panjim till today captures the
charm with typical Portuguese type of houses and villas
spread along the river Mandovi. Notable amongst the classic
structures in Panjim are Panjim Church, Palacio Patriarcal
(Bishop’s Palace) and Palacio Idalcao (the present
Secretariat), built by Adil Shah in 1492. The tour then
proceeds to Old Goa, which was once the old Capital of Goa.
Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus where the incorruptible
remains of St. Francis Xavier are kept in a silver casket
entombed in a marble mausoleum in the Florentine style.
Overnight in Goa.
Day-3 In Goa.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Today will be at your leisure in Goa. Overnight.
Day-4 Goa / Mumbai.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
The morning will be at your leisure after breakfast. You’ll
be transferred in time to the Dabolim Airport. Check-In for
your on ward flight to Mumbai.
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