G O A

CAPITAL : Panaji
AREA : 3,702 sq. km.
No. OF DISTRICT : 2
POPULATION : 13,43,998
DENSITY : 363 / sq. km.
LITERACY : 82.32 %
NOTE : All the above information is off year 2001.
CROPS : Areca nut, Coconut, Cotashew nut, Millets, Rice,Sugarcane,etc.
MINERALS : Bauxite, Claus, Iron Ore, Limestone,Manganese Ore, Mica, Silica, etc.
CLIMATE :
Summer : 32 C. To 24 C.
Winter : 32 C. To 21 C.
Monsoon : June to September
BEST SEASON : Through out the year.
CALANGHAT BEACH

(16 km from Panaji) The Queen of Goa beaches and the most popular holiday resort in Goa for its scenic splendor. Excellent accommodation facilities are available particularly at the Tourist Resort.

COLVA BEACH

(About 6 km from Margao) Colva Beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendor. Here sand, sea and sky bland in enchanting natural harmony unspoiled by man.

GOA

Goa was liberated from 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule on 19th December 1961. Goa State is 65 km at its wildest from East to West, whilst its maximum length North to South is 105 km. A number of streams which to gather with canals form an important waterways network for Island navigation and irrigation. The entire land covered with verdant forest, coconut, cashewnut and mango-tree groves, inter spread with extensive paddy fields for cultivation of rice. Panaji, the capital and old Goa, Vasco Da Gama, Margao, Mapusa, Ponda are the principal towns of Goa state and Colva, Calangute, Harmal, Vagator, Miramar, Bogmalo, Anjuna, Baga etc., are the major beaches of Goa State.

Places of Interest:

  1. Panaji: The capital of Goa State, a small and charming city on the bank Mandovi river with modern houses, fine gardens and statues.

  2. Old Goa: (10 km from Panaji) Founded by Adil Shah in 16th century.

    1. Barilica of Bom Jesus: Built in 16th century. It is most popular and famous of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a rich silver casket, are enshrined here.

    2. Se Cathedral: Most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. The Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden Bell.

    3. Church of St. Francis of Assisi: Interior is illustrated with exquisite paintings.

  3. Margao : (35 km from Panaji) Margao is a thriving commercial metropolis, linked by rail to the rest of India and Marmugao Harbor.

  4. Vasco Da Gama (31 km from Panaji): A modern well laid out city closed to Mormugao Harbor. It has beautiful and extensive avenue and gardens. The air terminus of Goa at 'Dabolim' lies on the outskirts of the city.

  5. Mapusa : (13 km from Panaji) Mapusa has beautiful layout with garden. Weekly fair on Friday is held at the modern streamlined market and attended by large crowd.

  6. Mormugao Harbor: (34 km from Panaji and 4 km from Vasco Da Gama) one of the finest natural anchorage's on the west coast of India and the hub of intense maritime activity. Passengers and cargo ships call here.

  7. Calangute Beach: (16 km from Panaji). The Queen of Goa beaches and the most popular holiday resort in Goa for its scenic splendor. Excellent accommodation facilities are available particularly at the Tourist Resort.

  8. Colva Beach: (About 6 km from Margao) Colva Beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendor. Here sand, sea and sky bland in enchanting natural harmony unspoiled by man.

  9. Miramar: (Gaspar Dias 3 km) A lovely golden beach of soft sands girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea.

  10. Mayem Lake: (35 km from Panaji) Surrounded by amidst rolling green hills is an ideal picnic spot.

  11. Other Places :
    1. Aguada Fort : (18 km from Panaji)

    2. Arvalem Waterfalls (39 km from Panaji)

    3. Dudhsagar Waterfalls (60 km from Panaji)

    4. Jama Masjid : (at Sanguem, 58 km from Panaji)

    5. Museum and Art Galleries :

      1. Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery, Old Goa.

      2. Gallery Esperanca, Opp. Merces Church, Vadi Merces.

      3. Museum of Goa, Daman and Diu, Ashirwad Building, 1st floor, Santa Inez, Panaji.

    6. Other Churches :

      1. St. Cajetan Church: Old Goa.

      2. Church of Our Lady of Rosary: Old Goa.

      3. Reis Magos Church: 7 km from Panaji.

    7. Temples :

      1. Shri Mangesh Temple: (22 km from Panaji) dedicated to Lord Shiva..

      2. Shri Mahalsa : (23 km from Panaji and 1 km from Shri Mangesh temple. The deity worshipped is an attribute of Vishnu.

      3. Shri Gopal Ganapati Temple: (26 km from Panaji).

      4. Shri Shantadurga Temple: (33 km from Panaji).

      5. Shri kalikadevi Temple : (14 km from Mapusa)

      6. Shri Datta Mandir: (37 km from Panaji).

      7. Shri Sapta Koteshwara Temple: (37 km from Panaji). The Linga worshipped in this temple is having facets and is known as "DHARALINGA".

      8. Shri Shantadurga Temple: (14 km from Mapusa).

      9. Shri Bhagavati Temple: (28 km from Panaji) dedicated to the Goddess Bhagavati-Ashtabhuja in standing position.

      10. Shri Santadurga Temple: (Kunkalikarin) : at Fatorpa (Quepem).

      11. Shri Malikarjuna Temple: (40 km from Margao, at Canacona).the temple has massive wooden pillars with intricate carvings. There are 60 deities around the temple.

      12. Shri Damodar Temple: (22 km from Margao at Zambhvli-Sanguem). The deity is worshipped by alike the Hindus and Christians alike.

      13. Temple of Shri Mahadeva at Tambadi Surla : (70 km from Panaji)

      14. Conducted Tours: Tours operated by Goa State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

      15. Temple of Shri Mahadeva at Tambadi Surla : (70 km from Panaji)

        1. South Goa Tour: 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. Places covered :

          2. Panaji, Old Goa Churches, Shri Mangesh Temple, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Margao Town, Colva Beach, Mormugao Harbor, Vasco Da Gama, Pillar Seminary, Dona Paula, Miramar Beach.

          Rs.25/- Non AC Coach and Rs.35/- AC coach per head.

        2. South Goa Tour: 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. Places covered :

          3. Panaji, Old Goa Churches, Shri Mangesh Temple, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Margao Town, Colva Beach, Mormugao Harbor, Vasco Da Gama, Pillar Seminary, Dona Paula, Miramar Beach.

          Rs.25/- Non AC Coach and Rs.35/- AC coach per head.

        3. North Goa Tour: 9.00 to 18.00 hrs. Places covered :

          4. Places covered: Panaji, Altinho Hillocks, Mayem Lake, Shri Datta Temple, Arvalem Water Falls, Mapusa, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Aguada Historical Fort.

          Rs.25/- Non AC Coach and Rs.35/- AC coach per head.

        4. Pilgrim Tour: 9.30 to 12.30 hrs.

          5. Places covered: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Seecathedral, Shri Mangesh Temple, Shri Mahalsa Temple, Shri Ramnathi Temple, Shri Shantadurga Temple.

          Rs.11/- per head.

        5. Beach Special: 15.00 to 19.00 hrs.

          6. Places covered: Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Vagator Beach.

          Rs.12/- per head.

        6. Holiday Special on Request: 9.30 to 18.00 hrs.

          7. Places covered: Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Terekhol Fort.

          Rs.15/- per head.

        7. Goa Darshan Tour: 8.30 to 19.00 hrs.

        8. Places covered: Margao, Colva Beach, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Shri Mangesh Temple, Old Goa Churches, Calangute Beach, Panaji, Miramar, Dona Paula, Pilar Seminary, Marmugoa Harbor Vasco.

      Air : Dabulim Airport is 30 km from Panaji, 3 km from Vasco Da Gama and 29 km from Margao.

      Rail : Nearest Railway Stations are Vasco Da Gama 31 km and Margao 35 km from Panaji.

      Bus : Regular buses to Belgaum, Bangalore, Bombay, Pune, Kolhapur, Hubli, etc.

      Sea : Regular Steamer service for Bombay at 10.00 hrs except Wednesdays and Monsoon, season and sometimes when the weather is very rough.

      Water Transport :

      1. Launch service between Dona Paula and Marmugao operates during the fair weather (September to May) at regular intervals.

      2. Launch service from Panaji Central Jetty to Aldona (once a day) Britona, Naroa (twice a day) and Verem.

      3. Flat bottom ferry for transshipment of vehicles and passengers across unabridged rivers are operated between following places :-

        1. Aldona to Corjuem

        2. Colvale to Macasana

        3. Old Goa to Divar

        4. Panaji to Betim

        5. Pomburpa to Chorao

        6. Siolim to Chopdem

        7. St. Estevam to Tonca

        8. Kero to Tiracol

        9. Cortalim to Marcaim.

MAPUSA

(13 km from Panaji) Mapusa has beautiful layout with garden. Weekly fair on Friday is held at the modern streamlined market and attended by large crowd.

MARGAO

(35 km from Panaji) Margao is a thriving commercial metropolis, linked by rail to the rest of India and Marmugao Harbor.

OLD GOA

Old Goa : (10 km from Panaji) Founded by Adil Shah in 16th century.

  1. Barilica of Bom Jesus: Built in 16th century. It is most popular and famous of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a rich silver casket, are enshrined here.

  2. Se Cathedral: Most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. The Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden Bell.

    3. Church of St. Francis of Assisi: Interior is illustrated with exquisite paintings

PANAJI

Panaji : The capital of Goa State, a small and charming city on the bank Mandovi river with modern houses, fine gardens and statues.

VASCO DA GAMA

(31 km from Panaji) : A modern well laid out city closed to Mormugao Harbor. It has beautiful and extensive avenue and gardens. The air terminus of Goa at 'Dabolim' lies on the outskirts of the city.

Goa

 
 
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