Location: Capital city of Goa, located on the
west coast of India.
Tourist destinations: The Church Square, The lady
of Immaculate Conception Church, the Adilshah Palace, the state of
Abba Faria, the Goa state museum, Biocholim - Mayem lake, the
Menezes Braganza Institute, the Central Library, the Hindu Mahalaxmi
temple, the Jama Masjid Mosque, the Chapel of St. Sebastian and the
Miramar beach.
Best buys: Wooden carvings and furniture, coir
mats, straw hats, artifacts and handicrafts, brassware, trinkets and
junk jewellery, souvenirs, liquor brews like Feni and Urak, dry
fruits, leather and ceramic ware, designer wear and last but not the
least freshly baked breads
Best activities: Water sports like water skiing,
wind surfing, yachting, rafting. Other activities include Football,
Golf, Trekking, Bullfighting and many more such adventure sports.
Major Highlights: Nightlife and Goa Carnival.
Nearby tourist destinations: Dona Paula beach,
Anjuna beach, Old Goa, Vasco Da Gama, Mapusa, Ponda, Bondla Wildlife
Sanctuary, Molen and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
Best time to visit: Late September till early
March
Panaji, the city
Panaji or Panjim is the Capital city of Goa and is also the
headquarters of the North Goa district. Located on the banks of the
river Mandovi, it is a beautiful and a small city. With an area of
35.99 sq kms, it has a population of 100,000 (approx.). Panaji has a
lot of Portuguese influence on its culture, food and architecture
because of the Portuguese reign. Portuguese liberated Panaji in the
year 1961 and it became the Capital of Goa in the year 1987. People
of Panaji are very easy going and peace loving. Music and dance is
an integral part of their lives. Major languages spoken here are
Konkani, Portuguese, Marathi, Hindi and English.
With beautiful and charming locations Panaji invites tourists from
all over the world to explore its charm. It provides a perfect blend
of sun, sand and fun. Panaji has lots to offer, you name it and
you've got it....temples, forts, beaches ........
Major Tourist Attraction
The Church square: The Church Square is the center of
attraction, it forms the heart of Panaji. It has the church of The
Lady of Immaculate Conception which is absolutely spell bounding and
photogenic.
The Archaeological museum: The museum has been maintained by
the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and it has been functioning
since 1964 in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assisi. The
museum has a good collection of sculptures, paintings, old coins and
other ancient items.
Miramar Beach: Its the nearest beach from Panaji. It is a
marsh beach encircled by Palm trees. This beach also provides the
enchanting view of the Aguada fort lying across the Mandovi river.
Arjuna beach: This beach is famous for its Flea market held
every Wednesday. It also provides a mesmerizing view of nearby
Chapora fort and the Vagator. Anjuna Beach is the favorite of all
kinds of tourists.
Biocholim: Biocholim is known for waterfalls and Mayem lake,
which is a popular picnic spot. It has temples like Shri Datta
Mandir, Vithal Mandir, Saptakoteshwar temple and Aravlem caves.
Other hot spots in Panaji are the Mahalaxmi temple, the Jama Masjid
Mosque, the Menezes Braganza Institute, the Chapel of St. Sebastian,
the Adilshah's Palace and many more such exciting places.
How to Reach There
By Air: Panaji is connected with all the major parts of India
by air. Domestic flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Delhi,
Chennai and Thiruvananthpuram arrive at the Dabolim Airport, 29 km
south of Panaji. Chartered European planes also arrive here.
By Road: Kadamba Bus Terminal, 1-km east of the centre in the
district of Pato, is the nearest bus terminal. Busses are easily
available.
By Rail: Panaji can be also reached by rail from Mumbai,
Bangalore, Hyderabad and New Delhi. Vasco Da Gama, is the nearest
railway station from Panaji, which is 30 km away from the capital.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not a big problem in Panaji other than the peak
season, when tariffs are high and places are less.
Cities
Panaji,
Mapusa, Margao,
Arambol,
Vasco-da-Gama
Goa Beaches
Anjuna Beach,
Baga Beach,
Benaulim Beach,
Bogmalo Beach,
Colva Beach,
Dona Paula Beach,
Miramar Beach,
Candolim Beach
Entertainment
Goa Carnival,
Casinos in Goa,
Discotheques in Goa
Water Sports
Para Sailing,
Wind Surfing,
Speed Boat
Beach Resort
Hotels in Goa
Goa Map
