Goa
An endearing abode of scenic beauty Goa, India is located on the western coast of India in the coastal of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Goa is variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise". Gorgeous Goa has many stunning beaches. Apart from stunning beaches and sea, Goa has also magnificent temples & forts, splendid churches, unique history, rich culture, and some of the prettiest natural scenery. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world.
Panji
Panji -the capital of Goa feels like a sleepy Portuguese town. Set along the southern bank of Mandovi River, it provides linkage to Old Goa and the beaches. Every nook and corner of the city reflects to its Portuguese heritage with broad avenues spilling into cobbled squares, grand public buildings, and old houses with overhanging balconies and numerous bars and cafes. Margao, an important town, have private houses and government buildings that date back to Portuguese times. Se Cathedral with its Iberian exterior, Bom Jesus that enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent of Saint Monica are some of the collection of Goa’s largest Churches. Mapusa, a market town, comes alive every Friday with a quaint pavement bazaar.
Altitude : Sea level to 1022 mts,
Climate : (deg C)-Summer- Max. 33, Min. 26; Winter- Max. 31, Min. 20,
Rainfall : June to September (350 cms),
Best Season : October to May (Peak season December to February).
Excursions
From Panaji:
Dona Paula Bay- 7 km, Old Goa-10 km with its Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Archaeological Museum and other churches, Mangueshi Temple- 22 km, Shantadura Temple- 33 km, Calangute-16 km, and Baga Beach-18 km.
From Mapusa: 
Beaches of Calangute- 8 km, Baga-10 km, Arambol/Harmal- 31 km, Anjuna- 8 km, Vagator- 9 km & Mandrem- 30 km, Temples of Shri Dutta & Shri Vithal at Sanguelim- 25 km, Temple of Sapta Koteshwar at Narve- 24 km and Temple of Kalikadevi at Kansarpal-14 km, Church of Mae de deus at Saligao-10 km, Church at Monte de Guiri- 2 km, Mayem Lake- 21 km, Arvalem Waterfalls- 29 km, Terekhol Fort- 30 km.
From Margao: Beaches of Colva- 6 km, Benaulim- 8 km, Majorda- 8 km, Varca- 10 km, Cavelossim-15 km, Mobor-18 km, Betul-16 km, Agonda- 40 km and Palolem-47 km, Cabo de Rama- 21 km, Ranchol Seminary- 8 km, Shree Damodar Temple at Zambaulim- 22 km and Shree Shantadurga Temple at Fatorda-18 km, Cotigao Wild Life Sanctuary- 33 km, Dudhsagar Waterfalls- 59 km by train.
From Vasco: Margao Harbour-3 km, Bogmalo Beach- 9 km, St.Jacinto Island- 7 km Velsao Beach- 10 km, Kesarval Springs- 15 km & Pilar Seminary- 19 km. From Ponda: Bondla wildlife, Molem wildlife etc, Temple or Tambdi Surla- 70 km dating back to the 12th century in Sanguem. Mayem Lake- 35 km from Panaji, the Molem Wildlife Sanctuary is en route to Belgaum.
How to Reach
By Air :
Goa (Dabolim Airport) is well connected with major towns.
By Rail :
Nearest railhead is Vasco-da-Gama and Margoa.
By Road :
Bangalore- 598 km, Belgaum-157 km, Bombay- 594 km, Gokarn-154 km, Hospet- 315 km, Hubli-184 km, Hubli-184 km, Karwar-103 km, Kolhapur- 246 km, Malwan-150 km, Mangalore- 371 km, Mysore- 696 km, Pune- 458 km, Ratnagiri- 263 km, Vengurla-73 km etc.
Itinerary of Beach Tours Goa
Day 01: Arrive Goa
Fly to Goa. Upon arrival at Goa Airport, Grand Tours India Representatives will greet and assist you to transfer to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or perhaps you can explore the Goa on your own way. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 02 : Morning city tour
After hearty morning breakfast at the hotel, you will have a half-day city tour guided by Grand Tours India Representatives. Brilliant lush green fields of irrigated paddy surround villages and hamlets with white painted churches standing out against occasional empty patches of starting red soil. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 : Optional Excursion
Spend this day at leisure in Goa to relax or take optional excursions. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 04 : Departure Goa
After hearty breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in time for flight to Delhi/Mumbai.
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