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Goa India
BEACHES AND CULTURE OF GOA
Goa is India's smallest state in terms of area 3,702 km. and the fourth smallest in terms of population, located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkon. The Arabian sea bounds it to the west.Its capital is Panjim, and largest city is Vasco. In the 15th century Portugaise merchants first landed in Goa and annexed it soon after. Their colony existed for about 450 years, until it was taken over by India in 1961.

It is known Internationally for its beaches, Goa is visited by hundred of thousand of touris every years. Apart from beaches. Goa is also known for its world herittage architecture.


Region :- Goa
Season :- Oct. to April
Duration :- 5 days
Difficult :- Easy


Rajasthan
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Day 01: Arrive Goa
On arrival at Dabolin airport in Goa, transfer to hotel. Day free to relax on beach. In the evening enjoy of "Goan cuisine" local seafood delicacies. night in hotel.

Day 02: On beach.
Day at leisure, night in hotel.

Day 03: Excursion to Sanctuary
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary named after Indias famous ornitholo Salim Ali is situated in the island of Chorao along the river Mandovi near Panaji. Varieties of local and migratory birds are found here in the sdacttary, back to hotel and rest time free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Visit Colva.
Colva is god's perfect gift for those who seek solitude in their holidays. One can also see the beautiful houses and villas that dot the village. Another interesting thing about Colva is its popularity among the locals. Though the beach is fairly famous with foreign and Indian tourists, it is the locals who can be seen here in large numbers among them some are the fisher men. Small village of Colva having most loved beach with white sand and palm fringed, Colva is fairly safe place to make a splash in water but don't venture in deepwater unless you are a strong swimmer. For water sport lover jet skiing and speed boat rides facilities are available.

Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church This church is very famous in Colva and has a religious history attached to it. Can be visited by evening those who are interested other wise just enjoy the beach.
The most fascinating moment is to visit the villages, meet the peoples.

Day 05: Panjim
Panaji or Panjim which means "the land that does not flood" state capital of Goa. It is situated on the southern banks of the Mandovi River, The town has some beautiful Portuguese Baroque style buildings and enchanting old villas..Some of main attractions are Dona paula where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea.Ruins Of St. Augustine's Tower Built in 1602, Aguada Fort, Mahalakshi temple. Sri Saptakoteshwara Temple, rest time free to explore the capital, night in Panjim, Day 06: Goa to Mumbai, Bombay Transfer to airport for flight back to Mumbai - Bombay and to your onward connection. End of service.

Cost per person: Departure from 2 person onward




Goa 

Beach

Colva beach


Colva beach
 
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