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hearted land indeed. The Portuguese rule

from 1510 to 1961 left its imprint on local
language, religion, cuisine, music, and of
course, built heritage. The sea beaches and
hills were gifted by nature. Tourism brought
water sports, Western migrants brought
alternative ways of life, and everyone seems
to have brought beer and fish. The Goan
meanwhile is laid back and mellow.

Goa
The party capital of India, this little
paradise on earth is a package full
of surprises and contradictions.
Apart from happening beaches and
nighclubs in both north and south
districts, Goa has a number of
unexplored beaches, obscure caves
and other secrets spots waiting to
be explored. Other highlights of
Goa include its rich Portuguese
history, amazing seafood and the
friendly and vivacious locals.

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Famous For

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Welcome to the surreal beauty of a vast

expanse of the clear blue sea and silver
sandy beaches, the verdant lofty mountains
and the imposing grand forts and
cathedrals.Goa offers a complete holiday
experience for every traveller. You can
either lounge on a sun bed with a cool drink
in hand or be a total party animal at the
happening club parties. Those looking for an
adrenaline rush will find plenty of action on
the beaches. History buffs and pious souls
will find their spot in Old Goa that is home
to many ornate churches, magnificent
cathedrals and ancient temples, each with
its own colourful history. A foodie-haven for
sea-food lovers, Goan cuisine is an
interesting blend of the Konkan and
Portuguese cooking styles. To sum it up,
between its Portuguese past, its fishing
village feel, its world famous beaches,
ancient temples, paddy fields and
plantations,
Goa has something for everyone. This very
tiny patch of India's west coast is very large-

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5 Sights

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Calangute Beach

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Bardez, North Goa District, Goa,

403509, India

Calangute Beach, North Goa, 403001,

India
Discovered by hippies in the 60s, Calangute
Beach stays one of the hippest of all the
beaches at Goa. With the blue waters of the
Arabian Sea lapping its shores, it's a heaven
for nature lovers. Plus, it lets you fly over the
waves with para-sailing and a host of
adventure sports.

There are many lounge areas spread on

the stretch, where you can laze in the sun
for hours. It has got many restaurants that
serve some really sizzling food, especially
continental and sea food. And as Baga
Beach sits right by its side, a walk can land
you right there. It's also one of the most
commercially buzzing beaches of Goa, and
you can bag in some chunk jewellery from
here.

Anjuna Beach

If you are a looking for a party or want to

see the happening life in Goa, then this is
the place to be. Referred to as the Freak
Capital of the World, this rocky beach has
quite a few venues for entertaining
backpackers and tourists. The soft white
sand and swaying coconut palms add to the
holiday spirit on the shore of the Arabian
Sea. Take a plunge into the calm waters or
try out bungee jumping at this happening
beach of Goa.

The fun and frolic is truly reflected at the

dance clubs, amphitheatres, restaurants and
bars. So, just relax and rejuvenate yourself.
Those of you who love shopping, Anjuna
Beach has the perfect offer- the weekly Flea
Market, which sets up every Wednesday.
One of the most famous venues for full
moon parties, this is a great place to shop,
eat and celebrate when in Goa - thanks to
the Anjuna Flea Market, delightful beach
shacks and party hubs like Paradiso and
Curly's.

Old Goa, Panaji, Goa, 403402, India

You can walk in here to pay respect to St
Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the
Society of Jesus. The silver casket inside the
cathedral here holds his remains. He had
wished to be buried in Goa and even though
he died on his way to China, his remains
were handed over to the church authorities.

da Gama, slightly over a kilometer lies the

islet of San Antonio, connected to the
Chicalim coast by a narrow strip of land.
Discernable by the crucifix placed on the
islet worshipped by locals of neighbouring
villages, its main attraction is the clam
digging or harvesting by the islet's
locals. 

Naval Aviation Museum

Though the architecture of the church is

not ornate, the marble floor is embedded
with precious stones and is much of a
wonder for visitors. It's the only church in
Goa that has no plaster layers on the
exteriors. Basilica of Bom Jesus is one of the
chief attractions of Goa and sees a steady
trickle of visitors all along the year.

Sao Antonio Island

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Near Vasco da Gama Coast, Goa,
403802, India
Heading further on the Vasco-Panaji coast
road from San Jacinto Island towards Vasco

Ins Hansa, Vasco Bus Terminal,

Bogmalo Road, Vasco Da Gama, Goa
403802, India
Off Vasco-Panaji coastal highway, NH-17, on
the Bogmalo road, lies the Naval Aviation
Museum, one of the only two military
aviation museums in India. Tracing the
history and evolution of Indian Navy over
the years, the museum has an expansive
and comprehensive collection. The outdoor
display in itself is huge with 13
decommissioned aircrafts on display like the
Fairey Firefly, a British fighter and antisubmarine aircraft, dating back to World

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War II. The indoor collection is spread over

the two-storey gallery. You can read up on
significant battles that have been fought
over the decades by Indian Navy and
Airforce and get to see weapons that are
typically attached to submarine and ships as
well as cannons, torpedoes, bombs and
sensors used by Indian Navy.

Even more exciting, yes, there's more, are

the really massive replicas of INS Vikrant
that played a key role in the Indo-Pakistan
1971 war and INS Viraat, which is not only
the flagship of Indian Navy but also the
oldest carrier in service. Giving a bit of
dramatic overtone to your visit, there might
be Navy's aircrafts and jets whizzing through
the sky on their daily practice runs at the
Naval Air Base next door. While the museum
visit might have you tempted to get into one
of the fighter aircrafts on display and take
off, you can console yourself with miniature
versions available at the gift shop selling
memorabilia.

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A Reverie

Holiday Street, Gaura Waddo ,Near

The Park Resort ,Calangute
+91-9823174927|+919823505550|+91-9823174927|+919823505550
Step in at A Reverie, a place which welcomes
you with a lavish menu and an elegant
setting. The place is like a restobar where
you can treat yourself to some amazing
dishes and an assorted range of sparkling
spirits. Talking about the ambience, you will
love the peppy music, plush seating
arrangement and exotic interiors of this
place.

Bora Bora

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for the wide array of cuisines, including

Italian, Thai, Japanese, Continental and
Goan, that the duo offers. Try some Thai
Spring Rolls with Glass Noodles or their
pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, designed
by Dima himself. Bora Bora was initially a
party hub, known for its regular beach
parties. These parties now occur 3-4 times a
year, particularly on Dima's annual birthday
bash and New Year's Eve. You'll find people
raving about Bora Bora's cottage cheese,
prepared from organic milk and simply put,
quite divine, so much so that they're
considering selling this at local grocery
stores. The restaurant is open 24 hours a
day, attracting many travellers who come
into Goa late at night and take a cab straight
to the restaurant.

The Goan beef curry with rice, garlic

prawns and sea food platter are a must try
along with colourful, delicious desserts to
complete your meal. An evening spent at
this dazzling restaurant truly completes your
holiday in Goa. Authentic local food, the sea
and a great time, need we say more?

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La Plage

Souza Lobo

Vithaldas Vaddo (on Morjim Beach),

Morjim, Goa
+91-9657210443|+91-9657210443

5 Places

since ages and rightly so. Located on the

lively Calangute beach this bustling
restaurant is a must visit. Overlooking the
sea, Souza Lobo has foot tapping live music,
a wonderful array of beverages and a fine
variety of multi cuisine dishes.

Originally owned by the famous Tito's

family, Bora Bora was taken over by the
Russian duo Dima and Vladimir. Not only is
the restaurant very popular among Russians
(with the Russian specialty Sirniki on their
menu), it attracts tourists from all over Goa

Calangute Beach ,Near Calangute

Residency ,Calangute
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Souza Lobo has been a landmark for Goa

Ashwem Beach ,Near Papa Jolly

Hotel ,Morjim
+91-9822121712|+91-9822121712
La Plage is no doubt one of the most stylish
shack ambiance restaurants serving finest
French/French fusion food in North Goa. In

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this chic beach-side restaurant you will often

find a wide range of clientele including jetsetters, international tourists and
sometimes celebrities. This is among the
original Ashvem Beach restaurants and the
food here is divine, as is the ambiance. Try
their not-to-be missed specialities including
chocolate Thali, Chicken Pate with Onion
"Jam", Seared Tuna with Wasabi
Mashed Potatoes, Beef Carpaccio and
"fusion" Bloody Mary. An
abundance of deck chairs, finger-licking
French cuisine and soft jazz or eclectic hiphop music make this place one of the few
where you actually need to reserve in
advance.

Thalassa

Small Vagator, Near Nine Bar, Ozran,

Goa, 403509, India
+91-98500-33537
Sitting by the cliff that overlooks the blues of
the Arabian Sea is Thalassa, a much
favoured food joint at Vagator. With Greek
food as its main draw, which includes dips,
appetizers, salads, and, of course, the main

course. Dig into Souvlaki Wraps, Mousaka

and the very special Gyro platters. Best of
world's brands are stacked in the bar at
Thalassa; plus, there are some sumptuous
delights for the vegetarian in you.

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