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Goa Tour Packages
Goa
is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Also known as ‘the
pearl of the east’, it is best known for its beautiful and long palm-fringed
beaches, Gothic churches, age-old ruins, coconut groves, intoxicating Feni,
and laid back way of life. It is situated on the western coast of the Indian
Peninsula, and is separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the north,
Karnataka in the south, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Arabian Sea in
the West.
Goa can be divided into four divisions-the Eastern Hills , the Central Valley
Lands, the Flood and the Coastal Plains. There are several rivers and streams
that flow through this delightful state, and some of the famous lakes in the
state are Mayem and Carambolim. Most of the rivers are navigable and of immense
economic importance as ores are transported through these rivers to the Mormugao
port for export.
Goa was conquered by the Portuguese in 1510 and had been a Portuguese colony
for about four centuries. It was finally declared free of Portuguese rule in
1961, fourteen years after independence. Goa was conferred statehood and Daman
and Diu was made a separate union territory in 1987.
Tourist Attractions in Goa
Goa has a large number of interesting tourist sites such as forts, churches,
waterfalls, seminaries, and caves. However, the most prominent of them all
are undoubtedly its long and lovely beaches.
Anjuna
Beach in Goa
Anjuna is a small village in north Goa the hat is popularly known as the freak
capital of the world. Its full-moon rave parties and the Wednesday flea market
that takes one back to the hippie days have gained international fame.
Colva and Benaulim Beach in Goa
Colva and Benaulim are two famous beautiful beaches that are still somewhat
untouched by the fast paced life.
Mapusa Beach in Goa
Mapusa must be visited for its weekly Friday market which is full of souvenirs
and fascinating articles like wooden carvings, coir mats, wood furniture,
straw hats and freshly baked bread. It is also more typically Goan, with fish,
fruit, vegetables and other fresh produce sold alongside tourist goods.
Vagator and Chapora Beaches in Goa
Vagator and Chapora are quaint fishing villages where the sea turns from aquamarine
to emerald green, and a 500-year-old Portuguese fort, leave each visitor amazed.
Dudhsagar Waterfall in Goa
The Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfalls attract numerous tourists every
year. The rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also worth a visit,
as are the Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol seminary.
Basilica
of Bom Jesus in Goa
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a World Heritage Monument and houses the remains
of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, in an airtight glass coffin inside
a silver casket.
Cathedrals of Saint Catherine and that of Saint Francis of Assisi in Goa
The Cathedral of Saint Catherine was completed in 1619 and is the largest
Christian church in Asia. Bith the churches are splendid examples of Renaissance
architecture.
Se Cathedral Church in Goa
The Se Cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine, on whose Feast Day Alphonso
de Albuquerque conquered Goa.
Church of St. Cajatan in Goa
The Church of St. Cajatan was built by an Italian architect in 1651, and was
modeled on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. A theological college is housed here
now.
Temples
in Goa
Most of the temples in Goa have deities brought from Mithila region in Bihar
to which the Saraswat Brahmins of this region are believed to belong. The
temples of Shri Mangesh, Shri Shanta Durga and Shri Ramnath are all instances
of beautiful temple architecture.
Goa has a large number of other interesting tourist sites that make for excellent
travel opportunities such as the Baga Beach, the Church of Our Lady of Rosary,
the Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, the church of Our
Lady of Immaculate Conception, etc.
Goa Mumbai Tour Package
Destinations: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Duration: ( Delhi - Goa - Mumbai)
Day 01: Delhi - Goa (By Air)
Morning on-time transfer to airport to catch the flight for Goa, Upon arrival
at Goa airport you will be transferred to hotel by hotel coach. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 2: Goa
Day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day
3: Goa - Mumbai (By Air)
Morning at leisure, later in the afternoon transfer to airport to catch the
flight for Mumbai, upon arrival at Mumbai airport you will met by our represetative
to transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Mumbai
Post breakfast we check out from the hotel and will take you full day sightseeing
tour of Mumbai starting with the Gateway of India, the entrance to the port
of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911. Historically
the Gateway holds greater significance as the last of the British troops, which
left independent India by sea, marched through its portals. It is followed by
the Elephanta Caves boat cruise from Gateway of India. The caves are at the
top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the ferry wharf
hits dry land. Other attractions would be the Prince Wales Museum & Marine
Drive which runs along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past
Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill. Later after finishing our sightseeing
tour of mumbai we drive to International Airport to catch the flight back to
Moscow. (No Hotel Accomodation)
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