GOAN HOLIDAY

Day 1: Arrive Goa, where upon you will be received and transferred into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or perhaps you can explore Goa on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Morning, after breakfast, you will proceed for North Goa city tour of Goa.  

Leave for North Goa sightseeing to visit Saptokoteshwar temple, Mayem Lake, Mulgaon Temples, Mapsua City, Vagatore Beach, Anjuana Beach, Calangute Beach, Fort Aguada.

Proceed thereafter for a cruise on Mandovi River, local music and folk dancers enthrall the audience with their lively dances and set the foot-tapping. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: Morning, after breakfast, you will proceed for North Goa city tour of Goa 

Leave for South Goa sightseeing to visit Dona Paula, Miramar Beach, Old Goa Churches, Bom Jesus Basilica, Se Cathedral Ponda, Margaon City, Colva Beach.

Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.  

Day 4: Morning at leisure. Later you will be transferred to the airport/ Railway station for your journey back home.

NORTH GOA North Goa-the land of golden beaches, wooded hills and magnificent historical buildings. The real Goan culture is visible in the monuments, buildings, churches and the beaches of North Goa. The beautiful landscape of the place makes it’s an ideal holiday destination for visitors. IMPORTANT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF NORTH GOA. PANAJI  The capital city of Goa, Panaji,is a beautiful city on the bank of  Mandovi river. The place boosts of Latin styled houses, statues and avenues and well laid gardens.   MAPUSA Mapusa is located on NH 17 is popular for its weekly fair that attracts large group of people. BEACHES Arambol Beach: An unique beach of North Goa , is both rock and sandy and very popular among tourist. Calungute Beach: This beach has many accommodation facilities around its shoreline. One can find many good resorts,hotels and cottages for their stay.                                                                                                                                                   Arjuna Beach: A popular beach is adjacent to Chapora Fort. In Arjuna there is a famous mansion build during 1920. Miramara Beach: It is the nearest beach to Panaji. It is famous for its lovely golden beach. Dona Paula Beach: One of the most sought after beaches of Goa. Water sports facilities are available here. Other Beaches: Baga Beach, Candolim Beach, etc.   SIGHTSEEING Auguada fort: The Aguada fort stands tall among the Portuguese-era forts scattered across Goa. Strategically located at the estuary of the river Mandovi, the Aguada fort is the largest among the lot. Located within the precincts of the Aguada fort is a four-storey lighthouse, erected in 1864 and arguably the oldest of its kind in Asia. The Aguada fort is in a good state of preservation and one can still witness remnants of the original structures. The fort presently serves as the central jail. Old Goa: Located 9 km to east of Panaji, Old Goa was the erstwhile capital of the Portuguese dominions in Goa. This place is now reduced to ruins. Accorded the World heritage Site status by UNESCO, the opulent buildings and churches of Old Goa today reminds one of the grandeur of a bygone era.          Churches:   Churches: Some of the Famous Churches of North Goa are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Rasary, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine, St. Cajetan Church, Reis Magos Church and The Church of St. Ana at Talaulim. Temples: Popular Temples of North Goa are Shree Datta mandir, Shree Gomanteshwar Devasthan Brahmapur, Shree Gopal Ganapati,etc.       SOUTH GOA The southern district of Goa, also called as south Goa, is spread in 1966 sq km of area. It shares borders with Karnataka. South Goa has some good places to visit, though not as good as North Goa. The beaches here are very beautiful and pristine. But facilities on South Goan beaches cannot be matched with those on North Goan beaches. But the sheer beauty of these beaches is enough a reason to attract visitors. The charm of Margao is contained in its cultural heritage, which is a smooth blend of Portuguese and Hindu cultures.  IMPORTANT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF SOUTH GOA    MARGOA The major city of the South Goa district, Margoa, is a commercial metropolis. It has commercial old mansion and modern buildings.  VASCO DA GAMA  Goa's most cosmopolitan city, Vasco-Da-Gama, also known as Vasco, falls under the South Goa District. Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, this strategically important site was formerly among the busiest ports on India's west coast.     BEACHES  Colva Beach: Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic spelndour. Here, sand, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony unspoilt by men. Palolem Beach:The picture perfect white sand beach is situated 2 km west of Chaudi. It has a crescent shaped bay lined with swaying coconut palms hemmed by a pair of rocky crags.  Other Beaches: Varka beach,Betul beach,Majorda beach,etc.     SIGHTSEEINGS The Naval Aviation Museum:The first naval museum in Asia was inaugurated at Dabolim, Vasco in 1998 and opened for public from the 19th October 1998. The museum showcases the history of Indian Naval Aviation, various aircrafts, weapons, sensors, safety equipment, rare photographs depicting Goa's liberation and artifacts.     Arvalem Waterfalls:The majestic waterfall of Arvalem has exuberant silvery showers. The beautiful fall, which falls from around 70ft, has a sizeable lake at the bottom. The fall and its surroundings form a picturesque picnic spot. Arvalem Caves: The celebrated caves of Arvalem are of archaeological interest. A mythical background is attached to these caves. Some are of the opinion that these caves have been carved by the travelling Buddhist monks. While some believe that the caves are a construction of the pre-historic era.