Muhammad Fayyaz
Panaji
Panaji is Goa’s capital city. Built
Travel Guide alongside the Mandovi River as it flows
into the Arabian Sea, many visitors
Exploring the start their vacations in Goa with a day
or two in Panaji city.
Rome of the
East
Traveling in Goa
Baga Beach
The golden sands at Baga Beach in
Goa have been favored by
backpackers since the 1970s. It has
evolved into a bustling beach resort
Dudhsagar Falls attracting both domestic and
At 1,017 feet (310 meters), Dudhsagar international travelers.
Falls is among the tallest waterfalls in
India. At the base of the four-tiered falls
is a huge swimming area—that’s as as
far as most travelers go. A railway
bridge crosses right under the falls, and
if you happen to visit when a train is
passing by you're sure to get some
great photos. Basilica of Bom
Jesus
The red-stone church in India, built by
Giovanni Battista Foggini in the 17th
century, is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. It houses the remains of St. Francis
Xavier, drawing visitors despite being
dedicated to the baby Jesus.
St. Catherine’s
Cathedral
The largest church in Goa and the seat
of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman,
this huge white Portuguese Gothic
structure was constructed from 1562
to 1619 to commemorate a Portuguese
military victory over Goa that was won
on the feast of Saint Catherine. Inside,
images of the saint adorn the cathedral
walls.
Shri
Shantadurga
Temple
Thanks This temple, dedicated to the goddess
Shantadurga, dates back to the first
half of the 18th century (though there
was likely some kind of temple here for
Reserve your place much longer). Its architecture is
today Candolim and quintessentially Goan, with rust-red
exteriors and white trim coupled with
Sinquerim arched windows and stained glass.
Beaches
With red sands and rocky headlands in
the distance, the twin beaches of
Candolim and Sinquerim provide a
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Sinquerim Beaches are frequented by
travelers staying at upscale hotels
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special a trip out to explore the
beachfront at Fort Aguada.
