One of the most popular destinations for individuals to unwind, relax and have fun with friends and family in India is Goa. From students who have just finished their exams, to college students on their summer vacations, to families wishing to spend leisure time, Goa is a hotspot for all. Being the tourist capital of the country, Goa offers a wide variety of great hotels and resorts to its visitors.The comfort hotel hard rock Goa is among the best. Apart from these, Goa offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
Beaches:
Being located along the coast of India, Goa consists of numerous beaches, each one unique on its own. These beaches form the lifeline of the state and are a major tourist attraction. Calangute beach is the largest beach in goa. It is famous for this size and the variety of water sports it offers. Anjuna beach is considered to be the most popular beach, famous for the adrenaline-filled adventures that it offers, beachside shacks, clubs, flea markets, and much more. Apart from these, Goa houses a ton of other beaches, each one different in its way.
Fort Aquada:
Built by the Portuguese in the 17th Century, this fort is located on the Sinquerim beach, overlooking the Mandovi river and the Arabian Sea. The fort consists of a long 4-storeyed lighthouse that overlooks and offers a magnificent view of the sunset from its top.
Arvalem Waterfalls:
These majestic waterfalls, also known as Havalem waterfalls located in Sanquelim In North Goa, are an extremely popular tourist destination as well as a picnic spot. Accumulating a huge pool of water at its base, this waterfall gives the appearance of ending into a lake.
Basilica of Bom Jesus:
This Basilica is considered by UNESCO a world heritage site. It consists of the remains of St. Francis Xavier and revolves around a few beliefs relating to the saint. The remains are greatly preserved and can be viewed from a distance by the public. It is an ideal location for anyone wishing to know about the history of the place and capture the incredible architecture of the basilica.
Divar Island:
Divar Island is considered to be a piece of heaven by the indigenous people. A ferry ride away from old Goa, this gorgeous island consists of dense woods and is full of bounties from nature. Still untouched by civilization and modern city life, this island is sometimes also called a ‘village stuck in time’. It is an excellent tourist spot for anyone wishing to reconnect with nature.
The church of our Lady of Immaculate conception:
One of the oldest Chapels in Goa, The church of our Lady of Immaculate Conception is located in Panjim. Apart from being one the oldest chapels in Goa, it is also known for housing the second largest church bells in Goa. With gorgeous interior and exterior lighting in the evening, the church presents a tremendous view of the sunset.
Anjuna Flea market:
This flea market takes place every Wednesday and is a must-visit for anyone wishing to buy trinkets, beach clothes, handicrafts, wooden artifacts, eccentric jewelry, footwear, jute bags, and home décor. It provides its visitors with a true Goan experience.
Chapora river and Fort:
Located on the Chapora river, the Chapora fort is extremely popular as the fort has been a part of various bollywood movie sequences. This gorgeous fort offers an amazing view of the Chapora river and is extremely popular in the evenings and during sunsets.
Se Cathedral:
Built by Portuguese rulers in the 16th century, the Se Cathedral or the Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina has been declared the largest cathedral in all of Asia. It houses the largest set of bells in Goa and the best set in all of Asia. It is believed by the local goans that the sounds of these bells can be heard all over Goa. It is considered to be an important site for the worshippers of Saint Catartina and the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Exquisitely designed, this cathedral consists of 14 altars, each carved intricately, while the main altar is gold plated, depicting the life of St. Catherine of Alexandria, also popularly known as The Reredos.
Dudhsagar Waterfall:
Dudhsagar waterfall is located inside the Mollem national park and is considered to be India’s tallest waterfall. The ideal period to visit this waterfall is during the monsoons when the waterfall is in its full flow.
Butterfly Conservatory of Goa:
Located in the Ponda district of Goa, this butterfly sanctuary and garden is a beautiful and serene expanse of nature. One can enjoy watching over 100 varieties of butterflies while taking a stroll in the well-maintained gardens, spreading over an expanse of 4000 square meters.
Sri Mahadev Temple:
One of the oldest temples in Goa, TambdiSurla is dedicated to the revered lord Shiva. It hosts a Huge shiv linga located in the inner sanctum area along with a headless nandi statue. Local beliefs hold that a huge king cobra resides near the shivalinga, guarding and protecting it.
Savoi plantations:
This 40-hectare-wide organic farm plantation is located in Ponda, which is also sometimes referred to as the cultural capital of Goa. This plantation is 200 years old and is famous for the guided tour that it offers of its intercrop plantations. It is a great location for individuals with a green thumb or those who enjoy being around nature.
Goa Chitra:
Goa Chtira mandir is a museum located in Benaulim, established by Victor Huge Gomez. It is an ideal location for anyone wishing to understand the rich heritage and culture of Goa. It depicts the life and culture of the indigenous population. It houses over 4000 artifacts relating to weapons, woodwork, metalwork, religious artifacts, etc.
Caves of Khadepar:
Dating back to the 12th Century, these caves of Khadepar are four caves that are cut out of rocks. These caves were discovered around 1970 and are a great historical site.
Naval Aviation Museum:
The naval aviation museum is located in Mormugao. It houses several decommissioned aircraft, photographs and uniforms of various navy officers, vintage and precious documents as well as various arms and weaponry.
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