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A wanderer's e-guide on his trip to Goa..!

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Contents
Explore this:
Beaches ..........................................................................................................................................03
Monuments ...................................................................................................................................05
Shopping Places .....................................................................................................................07
Museums .........................................................................................................................................08

Eat this:
Food & Drinks ...........................................................................................................................09
Top 5 Restaurants ....................................................................................................................11
Enjoy this:
Adventure Rides .....................................................................................................................12
* Velocity sports
* Water Sports
Cruise trips ..................................................................................................................................14
Casinos ............................................................................................................................................14
Off-beat places ......................................................................................................................15

Chase This:
Sanctuaries ..................................................................................................................................17

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Beaches
Goa - the Indian Mauritius, is famous for beaches not only in India
but also across the globe. This smallest state of India houses many
beaches and hence is looded with many tourists from various parts
of the world. One can indulge in doing dierent things like taking a

sunbath, enjoying watersports, clicking sel ies, munching Goan
cuisine, playing volleyball etc.

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Here is the list of beaches you can visit:

North Beaches: Keri Beach, Arambol Beach, Mandrem Beach, Morjim Beach, Vagator Beach, Anjuna
Beach, Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Miramar Beach, Dona
Paula Beach, Vainguinim Beach, Siridao Beach.

South Beaches: Bogmalo Beach, Arossim Beach, Utorda Beach, Majorda Beach, Betalbatim Beach,
Colva Beach, Betul Beach, Agonda Beach, Palolem Beach, Colomb Beach, Patnem Beach

Calangute Beach
Calangute beach is one of the most crowded beaches in Goa and is often referred to as the 'Queen of
Beaches'. Many tourists are attracted to this beach as there are lots of activities that one can do here.
Sunbathing, Watersports, swimming etc. This luscious sweep of silvery sand houses, countless
shacks and picturesque huts that serve food entice people on the beach. The other places that one
should not miss while at Calangute are Kerkar Art Gallery and Church of St. Alex. There is also a
Tibetan market in Calangute.

Agonda Beach
The pristine Agonda beach is the ideal destination for those who want to be away from crowds. It is
ideal for relaxation, sunbathing and swimming. Nearly 3 kms long, it is lined with simple beach
shacks. The beach is hawker-free, which ensures that visitors are able to enjoy themselves without
distractions. It is a nesting site of the endangered Ridley Turtle. Leisure boat rides are available.
Alongside the beach are quite a few decent but simple outlets in which to eat and stay. Not very far
from the beach is the Cabo de Rama fort, which was built by Sambhaji, the Maratha king, in the 17th
century. The Portuguest subsequently acquired the fort and named it Cabo De Rama (i.e. Cave of
Rama on the basis of tales that they had heard from the locals).

Baga Beach
The Baga beach is around 1.5km long and comprises pristine, ine white sand and an authentic local
feel with many traditional huts still being used by the local ishing population. It is famous for its
water sports jet-skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, windsur ing and kitesur ing. Diving
expeditions, trips by boat to nearby islands and dolphin-spotting rides are very popular. The beach is
lined with markets and eating and staying outlets. Not very far from the beach is a river and creek.
This gives visitors the opportunity to relax in still and safe waters.

Betalbatim Beach
Betalbatim beach is accessible by bus from the town of Margao / Vasco de Gama. The beach is
considered one of the most romantic spots in Goa, oering as it does, spectacular views of the sunset,
crystal-clear waters, unspoiled sand and mango and palm trees. The beach is home to a thriving
wildlife population with diverse species of birds and ish, some of which are unique to the area.
Fishing and dolphin-spotting are the main tourist activities at the beach. Visitors often prefer to stay
in the locally-run hotels and beach huts. The beach is not frequented by tourists as much as other
beaches in the state, but that is precisely why it is the ideal getaway for couples and families that wish
to avoid crowds.

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Monuments
The state is known for its Catholic nature, yet it serves for every

religion as it boasts a rich collection of both Churches and
Cathedrals, Temples and Mosques.

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Here a list of a few famous places of them: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Bhagwati Devi Temple, Church of St.
Cajetan, Jama Masjid, Shri Manguesh Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, Safa Masjid

Temple of Shantadurga
Shantadurga temple is situated at the foothill of
Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa. The tale behind
the idol of the goddess Shantadurga holding two
serpents, one in each hand, is that once upon a time a
battle began between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
The battle was so ierce that the Lord Brahma had to
pray to Goddess Parvati to stop this battle and bring
peace, which she did in the form of Shantadurga.
Shantadurga placed Vishnu on her right hand and
Shiva on her left hand and settled the ight

Basilica of Bom Jesus

This Baroque style church is crowned as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Basilica of Bom
Jesus is one of the oldest churches in Goa which
was constructed in the year 1605 and is one of
the most important destinations for the Roman
Catholic world. The important feature of this
church are the mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier. The casket holding the remains are
taken out for public viewing every decade. The
church is adorned with paintings of scenes
taken from the life of St. Francis Xavier.

Safa Masjid
This sixteenth-century Islamic monument a venue of
celebration during festivals of Id-Ul-Fitr and Id-Ul-
Zuha, by the local Muslim community. This beautiful
mosque was built in 1560 by Ibrahim Adil Shah, the
Sultan of Bijapur. Adjacent to the elegant structure
lies a 30 x 30 masonary water tank with 'meharab'
designs. Legend also has it that there are hidden
tunnels in the walls of the tank which connects it to a
nearby water reservoir.

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Shopping Places
There is so much to do in Goa, one of the things being SHOPPING!! Goa is known as a
shopping hub for many tourists. It houses few of the liveliest markets in India. These
markets oer an abundance of local handicrafts, arti icial jewellery, beach wear, spices,

clothes, footwear, and accessories. If you're planning a long weekend getaway to Goa, You
must take a stop at these places.

Anjuna Flea Market

Come fall in love with shopping by visiting one of the MUST-WATCH destinations in Goa, the Anjuna lea
market. A market where you get a variety of local merchandise that you cannot ignore buying once you see it.
There are a number of small souvenir shops in Goa that sell everything from antique coins to dried ish. But
here is a travel tip: be sure to bargain for all items, products and services. Moreover, here are a number of
other attractions at Anjuna Flea Market. You will come across professional European barbers and hair stylists
who will cut and set your hair in the latest style or your preferred style at reasonable costs. There are also a
number of body and nose piercing professionals as well as body painters who sit at the market.

Mapusa Market
Friday mornings are full of hustle as large crowd is drawn towards Mapusa Market- the market hub of North
Goa. Usually, it is just another market in Goa but on Friday it is quintessential of a typical busy Goan bazaar.
The market opens early morning around 8 am and one can ind all kind of stalls like ish stalls, fruit stalls,
vegetable stalls, lottery stalls, etc. Dierent types of handicrafts made of coir, clothes stalls, glass bangles,
sausages, meat market are added features of the Mapusa Market.

More Shopping places in Goa includes Saturday Night Bazaar at Arpora, Calangute Market Square
and Margao Market. These markets are illed with plentiful kiosks oering spices, metal, leather and clay
items, carpets, clothes, footwear, beach wear, embroidered textiles, hammocks, accessories etc.

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Museums

A trip to Goa will always be an incomplete one if one haven't explored

the museum - an exemplary depiction of ancient Goa.
Goa State Museum
The Goa State Museum has an impressive collection of artifacts encompassing exhibits, artifacts and
items pertaining to religious expression, history of printing in the state, lottery printing, cultural
anthropology, contemporary and Christian art, furniture, sculptures and Goa's struggle for freedom.
The museum is divided into several galleries. Twelve out of these are open to the public. Some of the
notable galleries are the Banerji Art Gallery and Sculpture Gallery.

Ancestral Goa, Loutolim

Located in the picturesque village of Loutolim, Ancestral Goa is also called the Big Foot museum. It is
an open air museum that displays life-size statues and sculptures depicting the culture of rural Goa.
An art gallery displaying paintings of children and local artists and a handicraft section displaying
Goan handicrafts. The model village that displays miniature Goan traditional homes, village market,
liquor stores and distilleries is indeed unique and a sight to behold. The museum is open on all days of
the week between 10 in the morning and 5 in the evening and photography is allowed.

Other Remarkable Museums

In Goa that one must visit are: Museum of Christian Art- Famed for its impressive collection
of sculptures, furniture, ivory, paintings, textiles and metals. Houses of Goa - Displays
interesting facts about European and Portuguese building practices during the colonial times.
Naval Aviation Museum - Displays of the various aricrafts, aircraft engines, missiles and a Pilotless
aircraft used for target practice.

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t Th i s
Ea Food & Dr i nks

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Seafood
Typi ied by the heavy use of coconut and ish in
the cuisine, Goa oers a huge spread of seafood.
The Goan staple food being ish and rice, is also
garnished with a variety of ish delicacies like king
ish, mackerel, pomfret and tuna. Shell ish like
crabs, prawns, lobster, mussels and squids are
enjoyed equally.

Vegetarian
The Hindu Saraswat community in Goa is
predominantly vegetarian with many of them
being pesco-vegetarian vegetarian ish
eaters. Their cooking style is not very
elaborate; however the Goan touch of local
produce is re lected. Vegetarians gorge over
food cooked with coconut, cashews and mildly
spiced curries. Khatkhate, a vegetable with at
least 6 vegetables stew is the most popular
vegetarian Goan dish. Solantule kodi, a spicy
coconut and kokum curry, Ambotik (a sour
curry dish) and the Girem-Mirem (a spicy
curry, which uses jeera and other spices) are
prepared majorly.

Portuguese
The Portuguese have left a strong in luence on the
Goan cuisine. Along with various culinary
techniques, they introduced spices to India. From
Vindaloo to Xacuti, Recheado and Balchao all
recipes are predominant in Goan meals.

Drinks
Goa is highly popular for its low-priced alcohol
relished by tourists and locals alike. Apart from
the synthetic version, Goa produces its own
fermented and distilled alcoholic drink Feni!
With two variants cashew nut & coconut, this
clear potent is delightful. Yet another popular
drink available fresh and freely in the months
leading up to the monsoon Uraak is a cloudy
nectar which is the irst distillate of cashew feni.

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Top 5 Restaurants in Goa

1. Thalassa, Vagator
2. The Fisherman's Wharf, Cavelossim
3. Ritz Classic Restaurant and Bar, Panjim
4. Martins Corner, Betalbatim
5. Tuscany Gardens,Candolim

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En j o y
Th i s

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Velocity sports
If you want to experience what may well be the thrill
of your life, try Velocity Sports in Goa like Bungee
Jumping, Paragliding, Hot Air Ballooning, Zorbing,
Trekking, and many more. These spine-chilling
adventurous activities, which includes free-falling
from a height tied to a long elastic rope at the feet,
gliding o the cli or putting your balance to test,
feeds the adrenaline. These activities are not only
thrilling but also spectacular.

Paragliding: Sweet Lake, Arambol Pernem, Goa.

Bungee Jumping: Market road, Anjuna valley, Goa.
Trekking: Udaan Dongor, Goa.
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Adventure
Rides
Water Sports
The name itself makes one go crazy. Water
Sports is one thing that comes to every
adventurous mind who come to Goa.
Visiting beaches in not just about sunset,
sand, dolphin cruise or so, It is the water
sports like Banana Ride, Parasailing, Jet
Skiing, Catamaran Sailing, etc. that explains
smile on many faces. So try these never
regrettable water thrills by heading out for a
day of fun and frolic.

Major Destinations: Dona Paula Beach,

Baga Beach, Vagator Beach, Calangute,
Colva, Palolem, Miramar & Bogmalo Beach.

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Cruise Trips
Goa Tourism Development Corporation arranges
various river cruise trips on the River Mandovi in
Goa. These river cruises which include trips like
Sunset Cruise, Sun-down Cruise, Full-moon Cruise,
etc. promise a fun-and-entertainment illed time on
board. The sailing begins from Santa Monica jetty
that takes you along the Adilshah palace, the irst
building in Panaji which was then used by the
Viceroy of Portugal to beautiful colonial
buildings,the epitome of the Portuguese era.
Furthermore, it passes the Miramar beach and then
gets back to the jetty. Professional toupes perform
various dances like the Dekni Temple Dance, Fugdi
Dance, and Corredinho Dance. Live orchestra, DJ
performances, and other entertainment loaded
activities like juggling, magic shows, etc. makes
your day. Guests, on board, can also hit the loor if
they are interested.

Casinos
Goa is one such destination in India, where
people particularly venture out for its 'Casinos'.
Gambling and casino games are favourite
activities of locals and tourists alike! Since,
gambling is legal in Goa; some of the most
amazing casinos are located here.

This Indian Las Vegas attracts enthusiasts

familiar with the names Baccarat, Blackjack,
Roulette, Poker, Mini Flush, Casino War, Pontoon,
Money Wheel, etc. A variety of entertainment
activities like exquisite cocktails, imported
liquor, appetizing a la carte and buet dinners
and celebrity performances are too enticing
to miss!

Famous Casinos: The Deltin Jaqk, Deltin Royale

Casino, Casino Pride, Casino Palms and
Casino Carnival
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P lac e s
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It is a myth that goa is all about beaches, Curches and Cathedrals, Sunburn
Concerts, Christmas, and Carnival. Goa is just a complete package full of diverse
tourist attractions. Goa has a few o-beat attractions that will surely make your
trip here a memorable!!

Dudhsagar
This majestic waterfall is the one you can hardly resist visiting. It is the 3rd tallest
waterfall in India. This 'Sea of milk' is situated in Goa and is an hour and 15-minute
drive from Panaji, the state capital. It is connected to places like Margao by road and
rail. After spending a fair amount of time under the Goan sun, it feels great to take a
dip in the cool waters that cascade down the clis.

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Tropical Spice Plantation

Away from the major tourists' attraction lies this huge tropical spice
plantation that houses various amazing aromatic spices. The list of spices is
too long, but to specify you will get to see black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg,
vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, chillies, coriander and others. Varieties of Cashew
trees, Betel nut palm trees and some tropical fruits like Star fruit, Custard
apples, Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples and the Citrus fruits are also found in
here by doing organic farming. On your tour to this spice garden, you will be
enlightened about all types of spices plans and their medicinal magical
properties. If you are lucky you will get a chance to see king isher dive into the
water or watch monkeys swing from trees to trees.

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Ch a s e
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Wildlife Sanctuaries
Despite being the smallest state, it is proud of its blossoming green kingdom,full with an array
of fauna like Sambar Deer, Indian Bison, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Indian Peafowl and a variety
of deer and snake. Goa is a dream destination for the nature lovers!

Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuaries

The biggest sanctuaries of Goa that covers 240-sq-kms of thick forest-clad slopes on the Western
Ghats. The sanctuary is home to rich and rari ied wildlife; Leopards, Elephants, Deers & Gaur Or
Indian Bison. and has over 120 bird species recorded

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuaries

This is Goa's second largest sanctuary that boasts more about its exotic collection of deciduous
trees than the wildlife sightings. The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is full of such dense trees that the
sunlight struggles to reach the ground. There is a 25m high tree-top watchtower that gives a visitor
breathtakingly beautiful sight.

Netravali Wildlife Sanctuaries

This sanctuary, which came to life to protect the Western Ghats, is extremely signi icant for being a
source of fresh water. An eclectic range of lora and fauna resides in this sanctuary, and hence it is a
major attraction for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers as well.

Salim Ali Sanctuary

Salim Ali sanctuary is Goa's only bird sanctuary which is named after India's best-known
ornithologist. This wetland not only attracts locals birds but also migratory ones. A three-storeyed
watch tower located inside the sanctuary provides a panoramic view of the sanctuary - every
birdwatcher's ecstasy!

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