Goa Travel Guide
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Monuments in Goa
Beaches
Goa’s long stretch of sandy coastline is renowned for its multitude of beaches, from luxury resorts to makeshift huts and trance parties to tranquility.
Spice plantation
Another highpoint of a trip to Goa is the spice plantations in the dense jungle around Ponda. Goa’s lush tropical climate makes it an ideal place to grow spices. The spice farms are open to visitors.Old Goa
The remains of Old Goa are a handful of imposing churches and cathedrals. They are among the largest in Asia, though. Some of the buildings have now become archaeological museums, and provide a fascinating display of Goa's history.
One of the most fascinating buildings in Old Goa is the Convent and Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, built in 1521. Just opposite is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which contains the preserved remains of the body of Saint Frances Xavier, a revered missionary and the patron saint of Goa. The body is shown to the public every 10 years (the last exhibition happened in early 2015).
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Goa India isn't just all about beaches and churches. The state's location along the mountainous Western Ghats is home to an array of birds and animals. Around 20% of Goa consists of wildlife sanctuaries. They're open all year round, although October to March are the best months to visit.
The two main sanctuaries are Bhagwan Mahvir (of which Mollem National Park is a part) and Cotigao. On the fringe of the Mollem National Park, you'll find the imposing Dudhsagar Falls, where the water rages down from a huge height during and just after the monsoon season.
Latin Quarter and Portuguese Mansions
Capital city Panjim is worth visiting for its Fountain has neighborhood. Declared a UNESCO Heritage Zone in 1984, it gets its name (meaning "fountain") from the fountain at the foot of the hill.
Shopping in Goa
Delhi has very popular and lively market, which you will definitely find very interesting:
- Flea market at Anjuna Beach
- Night market at Arpora
- Baga-Calangute Road
- Panjim Market
- Mackie’s Night Bazaar
- Jade Jagger Beach Boutique
- Le Souk
- CocoRoots
Goa Cuisine
- Goan Fish Curry
- Prawn Balchao
- Fish Recheado
- Chicken Xacuti
- Chicken Cafreal
- Shark Ambot Tik
- Pork Sorpotel
- Mussel Rawa Fry
- Caldeirada
- Pork Vindaloo
Interesting Facts of Goa
- Goa has more than 7000 bars, licensed.
- It is the smallest state of India but has the highest per capita income.
- India’s very first printing press was set up in Goa.
- This state has a two-wheeler taxi! This is the only place in India where you can ask a biker for a ride and pay!
- Goan people can apply and avail a Portuguese passport along with the Indian one. They can have a dual passport!
- The Se Cathedral church in Old Goa is the largest in Asia! Stretching 250 feet in length and 181 feet in breadth
- Some of the oldest rocks in India are found in Goa between Molem and Anmod. Classified as Trondjemeitic Gneiss these rocks are over 3,600 million years old.
- Goa is the second state in India after Orissa where world famous olive ridley turtles flock the Morjim to lay their eggs.
- Goa offers Asia’s first launch Floating Casino at Panaji It is known as Caravela and it is anchored in the Mandovi River.
- Dudhsagar Falls which has a height of 310 m is one of the highest falls of India.
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