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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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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-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.
Goa is the land of never-ceasing festivity.

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This pristine abode of sand, sun and water is

always brimming with a frenzy of its own cheery and festive - all around the year. Pop
open a bottle of Feni and you are up for
another celebration. Some of the festivals
celebrated in Goa include Christmas,
Ganesh Chaturthi, St. Francis Day, the Goa
Carnival, Shigmotsav (Holi) and Food and
Cultural Festival of Goa.

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waves with para-sailing and a host of
adventure sports.

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What To

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5 Sights

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Calangute Beach

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.

Dudh Sagar Waterfalls

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Sonaulim, Goa 403410, India

Goa is the home to the mesmerising Dudh
Sagar Waterfalls, which literally means 'Milky
White waterfalls'. One of the tallest
waterfalls in India, the first sight of these
waterfalls is going to make you fall in love
with the place. Silvery sheets of water
cascading down the dark, rugged mountains
and splashing into a frothy white pool of
water coupled with bird calls, this is one
place which is going to soothe all your sense
in the beach capital of India.
Located on the Mandovi River, it is a tiered
waterfall and is one of the most exquisite in
the world. The best time to visit this is
during monsoons when the fall is in full
bloom. At a distance of 60 kilometres away
from Margao, this place is a must visit when
you come to Goa. Indulge in swimming,
trekking, photography and rock climbing or
just admire the beauty of this fall, this place
has something for everyone, be it an
adventure traveller or a leisure one.

Calangute, North Goa, Goa 403516,

India
Discovered by hippies in the 60s,
Calangute Beach in
Goa is an amazing place to visit with
friends. With the blue waters of the Arabian
Sea lapping its shores, it's a heaven for

Anjuna Beach

Bardez, North Goa District, Goa

403509, India
If you are a party animal and want to see the
happening life of Goa, then Anjuna Beach is
the place to be. Referred to as the Freak
Capital of the World,
Anjuna 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, this rocky
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.

Dona Paula Beach

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Lovers Paradise, Panaji, Goa 403001,

India
A former village, Dona Paula Beach is one of
the most popular areas of the beautiful
state of Goa. Not only it is home to National
Institute of Oceanography but also
alongside it lie two of the very important
buildings, International Centre Goa and Goa
University.

this beach. The Zuari estuary at Dona Paula

is considered to be an excellent learning
spot for the unique Dinghy Sailing. It is
because the calm water here is the kindest
that Goa has to offer. Also, Dona Paula is
famous for being a windsurfing spot along
with being a stretch where you will see
dozen of water scooters in action. Not to
miss is the whitewashed statue of Mother
India and Young India facing towards east
and west respectively.

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Initially known as Oddavell, this village was
renamed paying a tribute to Paula Amaral
Antonio de Souto Maior, a portuguese
woman who worked for the villagers'
betterment. It is believed that this woman
emerges from the glistening waves on a
moonlit night wearing only a pearl necklace.
After the Portuguese rule ended over Goa,
Dona Paula emerged as a posh and
fashionable residential area in the state. It
houses most of the luxurious hotels and
resorts in the state including the very
popular Cidade de Goa. A quiet stretch of
pristine beauty in monsoons turns into a
crowded tourist mad house during the peak
season.

The Bollywood cult movie, Ekk Duje ke Liye

was majorly shot on location here which
further raised the graph of popularity for

Baga Beach

Calangute Village, North Goa, Goa

403516, India
If there is one beach in Goa that remains
alive day and night, it has to be
Baga Beach! Named after the Baga Creek
that empties into the Arabian Sea on the
northern part of the beach, this is surely one
of the most popular beaches of the state.
There is no doubt about the fact that the
place is always zooming on the hotness

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metre as there is so much that one can do

here. Roaming around on the Baga stretch
enjoying from the various souvenir shops to
the best party hubs of the state, the
beautiful beach hits you with a breeze of
vibrating energy which is so typical of the
place.

Whether it is the water sports spree or the

endless booze and food,
Baga Beach
is just full of life in every sense of the word.
Suddenly the hype about the place seems
understated when you experience it for
yourself. The beach is lined with continuous
rows of shacks and colourful fishing
boats.With time, the beach has become
more famous for its dolphin cruises which
take you around a kilometre or two away
from the main beach stretch for dolphin
sighting. However, the operators dealing
with that do not give you the surety of you
being able to see any dolphin during this
cruise.

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Holiday Street, Gaura Waddo, Near

The Park Resort ,Calangute, Goa
403516, India
+91-98231-74927|+91-98235-05550
Step in at
A Reverie, a place which welcomes you with
a lavish menu and an elegant setting. The
place is like a resto-bar 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.

Where To

Eat

5 Places

A Reverie

Bora Bora

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Morjim Beach, Vithaldas Vaddo,

Morjim, Goa 403512, India
+91-96572-10443|+91-88885-58614
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
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.

Souza Lobo
Calangute Beach, Near Bandhodkar
Statue, Calangute, Goa 403516, India
+91-83222-81234|+91-8322276463|+91-98221-01321

Souza Lobo has been a landmark for Goa

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.

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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French/French fusion food in North Goa. In

this chic beach-side restaurant you will often
find a wide range of clientle 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 hip-hop music make this place one
of the few where you actually need to
reserve in advance.

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Thalassa

La Plage

Aswem Beach, Near Papa Jolly Hotel,

Aswem Road, Morjim, Arambol, Goa
403512, India
+91-98221-21712
La Plage is no doubt one of the most stylish
shack ambiance restaurants serving finest

Small Vagator, Ozran, Vagator, 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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Quick

LOCATE
http://www.ixigo.com/hotels-in-goa-lp-1140521

See
A: Calangute Beach
B: Dudh Sagar Waterfalls
C: Anjuna Beach
D: Dona Paula Beach
E: Baga Beach

Accommodation
F: Elegant Shades
G: Hospedaria Abrigo De Botelho
H: Taj Exotica
I: Elegant Shades
J: Hospedaria Abrigo De Botelho
K: Taj Exotica
L: Elegant Shades
M: Hospedaria Abrigo De Botelho
N: Taj Exotica

Food
O: A Reverie
P: Bora Bora
Q: Souza Lobo
R: La Plage
S: Thalassa

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