Goa Trip

 

The places that I have visited in Goa :

• Atal Setu: A cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal portion of the Mandovi River.

• Fort Aguada: A well-preserved Portuguese fort of the seventeenth century, with a lighthouse, overlooking the Arabian Sea on Sinquerim beach in Goa. It is an ASI protected monument of national importance in Goa.

• Baga Beach: A popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. Baga Beach is famous for its sun and sea, its flea market, its nightlife and its water bodies and eateries.

• Anjuna Beach: It is located in Anjuna village of Bardez taluka in North Goa. This beach is known for its mysterious rocks and natural beauty. Tourists usually go parasailing here to experience this picturesque view.

• Vagator Beach: A beach in Bardez taluka in the state of Goa. It is located across the Chapora River from Morjim city. This beach is famous for its red rocks, pristine sand and mesmerizing sunsets.

• Candolim Beach: A picturesque beach that stretches from Aguada Fort to Chapora Beach. Father Abbé Faria, the founder of the science of hypnotism, was born here. Candolim is also the place where the Goans started the first rebellion against the Portuguese.

• Calangute Beach: The largest beach of Goa, also known as the "Queen of Beaches". Calangute Beach is also known for water sports activities like parasailing, water surfing, banana ride and jet-skiing.

• St Anthony Chapel: A small church in Calangute area in Goa. It is located at the center of a chowk. It is a very old church and a popular landmark in Calangute area.

• Miramar Beach: A beach located at the mouth of the Mandovi River. The word Miramar is derived from the Portuguese word, meaning 'view of the sea'. This beach is famous for its golden soft sand and palm trees.

• Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception Church: The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church (Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição) is located in Panjim. The church conducts mass every day in English, Konkani and Portuguese. The church houses the ancient bell that was removed from the Augustinian ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Grace (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Graça) in the once famous city of Old Goa. This bell is considered to be the second largest of its kind in Goa, ahead of the Golden Bell in the Se Cathedral of Old Goa.

• Basilica Of Bom Jesus: The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Catholic basilica located in Goa in the Konkan region of India. The iconic church is a pilgrimage site and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the fThe places that I have visited in Goa :

• Atal Setu: A cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal portion of the Mandovi River.

• Fort Aguada: A well-preserved Portuguese fort of the seventeenth century, with a lighthouse, overlooking the Arabian Sea on Sinquerim beach in Goa. It is an ASI protected monument of national importance in Goa.

• Baga Beach: A popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. Baga Beach is famous for its sun and sea, its flea market, its nightlife and its water bodies and eateries.

• Anjuna Beach: It is located in Anjuna village of Bardez taluka in North Goa. This beach is known for its mysterious rocks and natural beauty. Tourists usually go parasailing here to experience this picturesque view.

• Vagator Beach: A beach in Bardez taluka in the state of Goa. It is located across the Chapora River from Morjim city. This beach is famous for its red rocks, pristine sand and mesmerizing sunsets.

• Candolim Beach: A picturesque beach that stretches from Aguada Fort to Chapora Beach. Father Abbé Faria, the founder of the science of hypnotism, was born here. Candolim is also the place where the Goans started the first rebellion against the Portuguese.

• Calangute Beach: The largest beach of Goa, also known as the "Queen of Beaches". Calangute Beach is also known for water sports activities like parasailing, water surfing, banana ride and jet-skiing.

• St Anthony's Chapel: A small church in Calangute area in Goa. It is located at the center of a chowk. It is a very old church and a popular landmark in Calangute area.

• Miramar Beach: A beach located at the mouth of the Mandovi River. The word Miramar is derived from the Portuguese word, meaning 'view of the sea'. This beach is famous for its golden soft sand and palm trees.

• Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception Church: The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church (Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição) is located in Panjim. The church conducts mass every day in English, Konkani and Portuguese. The church houses the ancient bell that was removed from the Augustinian ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Grace (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Graça) in the once famous city of Old Goa. This bell is considered to be the second largest of its kind in Goa, ahead of the Golden Bell in the Se Cathedral of Old Goa.

• Basilica Of Bom Jesus: The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Catholic basilica located in Goa in the Konkan region of India. The iconic church is a pilgrimage site and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.

• Se Cathedral: The Se Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St. Catherine (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina; Konkani: Bhagevont Katerinachi Katedral), is the cathedral of the Latin Church Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies. It is part of the World Heritage Site of Churches and Convents of Goa located in Old Goa.

• Dona Paula Beach: This beautiful tourist spot is located on the south-west end of Tiswadi Island and offers a beautiful view of the Mormugao port and the sun setting over the Arabian Sea.

I did jetski at this beach.

• Mangeshi Temple: The Hindu temple located in Mangeshi village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. The Mangeshi Temple today is a beautiful temple built in the Goan Hindu style of architecture, with distinctive white towers. This grand temple with a simple entrance has a prominent idol of Lord Nandi the bull on which Shiva was riding.

• Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple: The Hindu temple of Goddess Mahalasa, located at Mardol, Ponda, Goa. Apart from having one of the tallest brass lamps in India, the temple also boasts of the tallest lamp post in India.

• Shri Shantadurga Temple: The Hindu temple, belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin community, is situated at the foothills of Kavalem village in Ponda taluka, Goa. Shrimad Swamiji of Sri Kavale Math is the spiritual head of Shri Shantadurga Sansthan, Kavale. 

• Anant Devasthan Temple: Shri Anant Temple also known as Madananth Temple is located at Savoie-Verem in Ponda Taluka. It is one of the famous temples located in Ponda and is the only temple of Anantha in Goa. It is surrounded by water and beautiful scenery on all sides. The temple of Shri Ananta was built in 1540.

• Divar Island: The Diwar Island is located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa. It is one of six major islands within the Mandovi, the others being: Ilha de Goa, Chorão, Vanxim, Cambarjua, Sant Estevem and several other small mangrove islands and sand beaches.

• Our Lady Of Grace Church: A Roman Catholic church in Chorão, Goa. It is bordered by the Mapusa River to the north and west, with Salvador do Mundo located on the opposite side. To the south is the Mandovi River facing Ribandar and to its east is St. Bartholomew's Church.

• Mahalakshmi Temple: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. The main attraction of the temple is the idol of the goddess which has a linga on its head and is considered to be the satvik (peaceful) form of the goddess. The deity was worshiped by the Silahara rulers and the Kadamba kings.

• Vasco Da Gama: Vasco da Gama is a city on the Mormugao Peninsula in Goa, western India. The coast is dotted with beaches such as Baina Beach, and has a natural harbour. On the headland, opposite Varaka Beach, the 17th-century Mormugao Fort has two fountains. The 16th-century St. Andrew's Church has gilded altars. The hilltop Japanese Garden overlooks the sea and contains the ruins of the Fortaleza Santa Caterina fortress.

• Zuari Bridge: Commonly known as Manohar Setu, this bridge is built over the Zuari River in Goa, connecting the districts of North Goa and South Goa.

We went on Mandovi River Cruise, a leading cruise company in Goa. Mandovi River Cruise organizes Dinner Cruises in Goa, Sunset Cruises in Goa and private event arrangements on cruises only in Goa. Mandovi River Cruise is the best cruise agency in Goa for organizing cruise parties, corporate events, farewells etc. in Goa.

I also had Serradura, a famous Portuguese dessert, also known as sawdust pudding or Macau pudding and popular in both Portugal and Macau as well as Goa, which has a layered appearance alternating between whipped cream and a crumble Marie biscuit. 

ABOUT GOA

Goa is a state located on the west coast of India, known for its beautiful beaches, historical places, vibrant nightlife and a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures. Goa has a rich history and was once a Portuguese colony. Goa, also known as the party capital of India, offers a diverse mix of lively clubs, beach parties and music festivals.