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Goa
Goa is definitely the best tourist place for India. “The pearl of the east,” Goa is known for its Gothic churches, crumbling forts, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, bubbly folk music… the list is endless! With its 131-km-long coastline, Goa is an important locale in every tourist’s itinerary. Sun, sand and sea being the major attractions, Goa trip is a perfect heaven for the ones who need and want relaxation. Goa Beach Resorts always add to the fun. Christian Pilgrimage tours to Goa are extremely popular. Besides pilgrimages Goa is famous for honeymoons also. Goa, honeymoon packages cater to the needs of the tourists with varying budgets. The all-inclusive Goa, honeymoon packages tour too make interesting options
• On reaching Goa airport, meet our driver representative who assists while you take a transfer to the resort.
• On completing the check-in formalities, take some rest for the day.
• In the evening, you can go to enjoy a stroll around the beach or indulge in your favorite beach activity.
• Stay overnight at the hotel.
After a grand Breakfast at hotel, today you will do one day (8 hs) sightseeing tour of North Goa that includes
1 . Anjuna Beach:
start your tour by visiting the sun kissed beaches of anjuna with a variety of activities to perform.The stretch of Anjuna Beach is almost 2 kms filled with water activities, cafe’s, coffee shops, family run-guesthouses, beach bars and yogic paranoma.plus enjoy the water sports which are offered.
2 . Calangute Beach:
Another famous beach in goa famous for its pristine waters,Calangute Beach is a perfect tourist retreat, filled with souvenir stalls, shacks and other stalls selling everything from beer, trinkets to pawns. All these simply add to the popularity of beach, making it a must-visit place. Huge showrooms with exquisite handicrafts from Tibet, Kasmir, Rajasthan, Indonesia and other striking places.
3 . Fort Aguada :
Standing on the crumbling ramparts of what was once the most formidable and impregnable of the Portuguese forts in India, one looks out at a panoramic ocean vista, witnessing the confluence of the Mandovi River and Arabian Sea, over which the fort has kept watch for more than four hundred years. The Aguada fort also numbers among its splendours a four 4.storeyed lighthouse :
This lighthouse was built in 1864 and is the oldest of its kind in Asia ,Part of the fort aguada has been converted into the Aguada Jail.,
5. Auguada jail :which mainly houses those accused of narcotics, sale of drugs and trafficking. This is one of the largest jails in Goa
6 . Sinquerim Beach and its Dolphin Trip -
Extra Cost : spot dolphins doing flips and tricks in the water on this dolphin watching expedition in Goa. As you cruise along the Arabian Sea, look out for brightly colored kingfishers and watch dolphins perform acrobatics and frolic below you. Take a dip in the sea – you may even get to swim with a dolphin. Your friendly guide will ensure you have a great time on the water.
7:Baga beach:
Baga is the perfect destination for you if you wish to witness the excellent nightlife of Goa as signature places such as Britto's, Tito's and Mambos have made their mark in their hearts of party goers. The shacks come to life in the late evening with some pumping music and mouthwatering food. It is also famous for its designer stores as well as its street-side markets where you can shop to your heart's content.
MIRAMAR BEACH
A Short but sweet beach. Here lies the Samadhi of Goa’s first Chief minister Late Dayananda Bandodkar.It is on the way to Dona Paula and just 3 km Away from Panjim – Capital city of Goa.
This Goa beach is popularly known as “Gasper Dias”.
DONA PAULA
From its high point can been seen River Zuari meeting to Arabian Sea. A secluded bay situated on the Arabian Sea, the Dona Paula Beach is one of the most sought after beaches in Goa.Water sport facilities are the key attraction of this place. once a silent village today is one of the most commercialized areas of Goa. Named after the daughter of one of the viceroy’s of India Dona Paula de Menzes, who jumped off the cliff because she was not permitted to marry a local fisherman, this beach is haunted by mysticism and divine beauty
BOM JESUS OF BASILICA (Old Goa Churhes)
Where lies the remains of St. Francis Xaviers body. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a World Heritage Monument as well as one of the finest baroque churches of Goa. The name of Jesus is symbolically represented by the letters ‘IHS’ and is found embellished throughout the Basilica
ST. CATHEDRAL
One of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings of Goa, this magnificent 16th century monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa under the Portuguese is the largest church in Asia. The largest of its kind in the East.
MANGUESHI TEMPLE
Dedicate to Lord Shiva, being build in the 17th Century.
RIVER CRUISE -optional (ENTRY OWN COST)
While you watch the lively culture of Goa in songs and dance.
MIRAMAR BEACH
A Short but sweet beach. Here lies the Samadhi of Goa’s first Chief minister Late Dayananda Bandodkar.It is on the way to Dona Paula and just 3 km Away from Panjim – Capital city of Goa.
This Goa beach is popularly known as “Gasper Dias”.
DONA PAULA
From its high point can been seen River Zuari meeting to Arabian Sea. A secluded bay situated on the Arabian Sea, the Dona Paula Beach is one of the most sought after beaches in Goa.Water sport facilities are the key attraction of this place. once a silent village today is one of the most commercialized areas of Goa. Named after the daughter of one of the viceroy’s of India Dona Paula de Menzes, who jumped off the cliff because she was not permitted to marry a local fisherman, this beach is haunted by mysticism and divine beauty
BOM JESUS OF BASILICA (Old Goa Churhes)
Where lies the remains of St. Francis Xaviers body. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a World Heritage Monument as well as one of the finest baroque churches of Goa. The name of Jesus is symbolically represented by the letters ‘IHS’ and is found embellished throughout the Basilica
ST. CATHEDRAL
One of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings of Goa, this magnificent 16th century monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa under the Portuguese is the largest church in Asia. The largest of its kind in the East.
MANGUESHI TEMPLE
Dedicate to Lord Shiva, being build in the 17th Century.
RIVER CRUISE -optional (ENTRY OWN COST)
While you watch the lively culture of Goa in songs and dance.