Showing posts with label Goa Cities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goa Cities. Show all posts
VASCO CITY
You can begin with the Municipal Garden, then move on to Pilot Point, where you can see the entire Mormugao Port before your eyes, further up the hill is the fascinating descending Japanese Garden which leads down a stone stairway down to the beach. Along the way to the beach you pass the sun-baked stones of the ruins of the Fortaleza Santa Catarina.Further down is a small jewel like temple Shri Durgamata Shiv Mandir. Vasco has one of Goa's best known beaches Bogmalo Beach. On the way to this beach one passes Dabolim airport and one of the most interesting museums for all ages - the Naval Aviation Museum
MAPUSA CITY
Mapusa is the hub which can connect you to all the prime beach locations in North Goa with a network of buses and mini-buses plying routes to the most far-flung beaches in the North. The bus terminus is just a short stroll away from the Residency.
The St. Jerome Church, also known as the Milagres Church, built in 1674 is sacred to the Christians and the Hindus as well. Bogdeshwar Temple is another must see destination fascinating by day or by night. The Swiss Chapel off St Jerome Road is also interesting to see, a quiet space of peace in a busy, bustling market town.
The traditional Mapusa market has silks, textiles, jewellery and handicraft shops along with vendors selling spices, fruits and vegetables. If you want a riot of colour and a whole new experience in sight, sound and smell as a backdrop to the fine art of haggling, then the famed Friday Market of Mapusa is the place for you, where farmers and common folk of Goa come to sell their produce.
The St. Jerome Church, also known as the Milagres Church, built in 1674 is sacred to the Christians and the Hindus as well. Bogdeshwar Temple is another must see destination fascinating by day or by night. The Swiss Chapel off St Jerome Road is also interesting to see, a quiet space of peace in a busy, bustling market town.
The traditional Mapusa market has silks, textiles, jewellery and handicraft shops along with vendors selling spices, fruits and vegetables. If you want a riot of colour and a whole new experience in sight, sound and smell as a backdrop to the fine art of haggling, then the famed Friday Market of Mapusa is the place for you, where farmers and common folk of Goa come to sell their produce.
MARGAO CITY
Take a trip to the Church of Holy Spirit built in 1564 over the ruins of a Hindu temple. Walk along the beautiful 18th century houses such as Joao De Figuereido house – having splendid collection of antique Goan furniture and the De Silva’s house – an impressive mansion built in 1790 having a façade with a roof once made up of 7 gables known as “Saat Burzan Ghor”. The owners demolished four gables since maintenance costs were too high.
There are buses and taxis and motorcycle pilots who can take you to beaches like Majorda, Colva, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca are closer to Margao, if you wish to go further afield, you have the entire south Goa coastal belt at your disposal.
The Menezes Braganza House at Chandor with its treasures and antiques affords one a glimpse of the levels of gracious living prevailing in Goa in days gone by.As does the elegant heritage home of ace cartoonist Mario Miranda and his wife Habiba, at Loutolim. While at Loutolim, don’t forget to keep at least half a day free to explore Ancestral Goa.
A visit to the market greets you with a riot of colours and a very Goan experience of a lifetime. The market place has variety of shops, textiles, handicrafts and readymade garments.
And then there’s the mad bustle of the city itself, walk to the green centre of the Municipal Garden and suddenly, even though the movement of vehicles and humanity continues unabated, you are enveloped in silence broken only by the chirping of little birds.
There are buses and taxis and motorcycle pilots who can take you to beaches like Majorda, Colva, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca are closer to Margao, if you wish to go further afield, you have the entire south Goa coastal belt at your disposal.
The Menezes Braganza House at Chandor with its treasures and antiques affords one a glimpse of the levels of gracious living prevailing in Goa in days gone by.As does the elegant heritage home of ace cartoonist Mario Miranda and his wife Habiba, at Loutolim. While at Loutolim, don’t forget to keep at least half a day free to explore Ancestral Goa.
A visit to the market greets you with a riot of colours and a very Goan experience of a lifetime. The market place has variety of shops, textiles, handicrafts and readymade garments.
And then there’s the mad bustle of the city itself, walk to the green centre of the Municipal Garden and suddenly, even though the movement of vehicles and humanity continues unabated, you are enveloped in silence broken only by the chirping of little birds.
PANJIM CITY
Called Panjim by the Portuguese, Panaji, which means "the land that does not flood" is the state capital of Goa. Unlike many capital cities, Panaji has a distinct unhurried character. It is situated on the southern banks of the Mandovi River, which makes this town all the more charming. There’s a lot to do in Panjim. It’s a walker’s city. A short stroll across the road and over the New Patto Bridge will bring you to the river cruise boats which will take you on an unforgettable journey up and down the tranquil Mandovi River.
The Adil Shah Palace which housed the Secretariat of the Government of Goa is another short stroll to the left. Further in is the calm buzz of the church square dominated by the Immaculate Conception Church. Half a minute's walk away is the Jama Masjid and two minutes away from the masjid is the Mahalaxmi Temple.
You can avail of the daily sightseeing tours or browse the sunny lanes of Panaji city, or go for long leisurely walks along the boulevarde all the way to Kala Academy and take in a play or a concert. The latest movies are shown at the INOX Multiplex. The Panjim Market is worth a visit, for its colour, noise and a close look at the unique fisherwomen who reign supreme over the seafood they sell – a food item that Goans prize more than gold and jewels.
You can hop on to a bus at the Kadamba Bus Terminus and go anywhere in Goa; just make certain you find out the timings of the return trip.
The Adil Shah Palace which housed the Secretariat of the Government of Goa is another short stroll to the left. Further in is the calm buzz of the church square dominated by the Immaculate Conception Church. Half a minute's walk away is the Jama Masjid and two minutes away from the masjid is the Mahalaxmi Temple.
You can avail of the daily sightseeing tours or browse the sunny lanes of Panaji city, or go for long leisurely walks along the boulevarde all the way to Kala Academy and take in a play or a concert. The latest movies are shown at the INOX Multiplex. The Panjim Market is worth a visit, for its colour, noise and a close look at the unique fisherwomen who reign supreme over the seafood they sell – a food item that Goans prize more than gold and jewels.
You can hop on to a bus at the Kadamba Bus Terminus and go anywhere in Goa; just make certain you find out the timings of the return trip.
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