PANAJI
Panaji, the capital city of Goa is the charming
little travel hub for the tourists coming to Goa. Though, it does not
possess several world renowned monuments, its bears an ambience which
has a captivating charm. Panjim or Panaji is one of the India's smallest
and pleasantest state capitals and is located on the south bank of the
wide Mandovi River. The town has preserved its Portuguese heritage appreciably
well and parts of it still contains narrow winding streets, old houses
with over hanging balconies, red-tiled roofs and numerous small bars
and cafe's. The charm of Panaji is a that it is very small city, and
has little scope for growth as it is bounded by Altinho (a hillock),
on one side, the Arabian sea on the other Mandovi River on the third
side, and Ourem Creek on the fourth so the city will always retain its
charm and beauty.
Sightseeing
at Panaji
The
Idalcao Palace, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception,Braganza Institute,
Jama Masjid, The Chapel of St Sebastian, Mahalaxmi Temple etc..
Vasco-da-Gama
Vasco da Gama, 29-km by road southwest of Panjim,
sits on the narrow western tip of the Marmagoa (also known as Mormugao)
peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River. Acquired by the
Portuguese in 1543, this strategically important site was formerly among
the busiest ports on India's west coast.
It remains a key shipping centre, with container vessels and iron ore
barges clogging the choppy river mouth, but holds nothing of interest
for visitors, particularly since the completion of the Konkan Railway,
when Goa's main railhead shifted from here to Margao. The only conceivable
reason one might want to come to Vasco is to catch a bus to Dabolim
airport, of Bogmalo beach, 8-km southeast.
Sightseeing
at Vasco-da-Gama
Bogmolo Beach, The Naval Aviation Museum etc..
Margao
Margao, the capital of the Salcete province, houses
many commercial establishments. Margao is Goa's second largest city
and commercial metropolis of Salcete taluka in South Goa. It still retains
the atmosphere of Goa’s Portuguese colonial past, and is ideally
connected to the rest of the Indian by rail. Margao is the headquarters
of South Goa District and is regarded as the main commercial city of
Goa. It is famous for its ancient cultural heritage and traditional
customs of the people of Goa. Margao is known for its bazaars and restaurants,
bus stands and railway stations. The picturesque Colva beach is just
5 km away from Margao.
Sightseeing
at Margao
Holy Spirit Church, Jorge Barreto Park, Market
of Margao, Monte Church, Chandreshwar Bhutnath Temple, The Rachol Seminary
etc..