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Chapora Fort
Chapora Fort captured the attention of wanderlust souls around the country when it was featured in the Bollywood blockbuster Dil Chahta Hai. So much so that many people now refer to it as the Dil Chahta Hai Fort. Dating back to 1717, the fort was a silent witness to the various historical events that unfolded here over the ages. Standing above a hill-top near the Chapora River, it offers excellent views of the surrounding areas and is definitely worth a visit.
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Baga Beach
Tourism in Goa’s coasts got ignited by 1960 after the famous summer gathering of hippies from San Francisco. Baga beach then became popular among foreigners and slowly more exciting ventures like fishing, paddleboarding, discos, and tattoo shops started in the mainland. Named after “Baga Creek in Baga”, the tidal residuary channel that drains into the Arabian sea, Baga beach in Goa is also well organized with parking facilities and is maintained tidy by the local governing authorities, besides experiencing hordes of travelers clubbing around.
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Anjuna Beach Sunset
Nesting between the Aravalli hills, this is among the best beaches in North Goa. It is famous for its flea market that is set on every Wednesday and the awe-inspiring view it renders. Anjuna is a small village in the North Goa which has lately become famous for villas and homestays. Enjoy staying near the beach and watch the spectacular sunsets this beach has to offer that is amongst the best things to do in North Goa. It is one of the best places to visit in North Goa at night if you want to go to the trance parties that happen frequently on the beach. There are a number of shacks and bars on the beach where you can enjoy dining and drinking.
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Arambol Beach
Beautiful and serene, Arambol Beach is among the best beaches of North Goa and is relatively unexploited by tourist activities. Considered to be one of the most spectacular beaches in Goa, Arambol beach has a distinct Bohemian feel to it, which attracts tourists from all over the world. It is among the northernmost beaches in Goa and is bordered by Keri or Querim beach on one end and Morjim on the other. Arambol Beach is a rocky cum sandy beach blessed with jungles on one end and the sea on the other.
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Panjim City
The city of Panaji serves as the administrative centre of the North Goa district in addition to being the capital of the state. The city is situated on the banks of the Mandovi River, and its streets are paved with cobblestone. The streets are dotted with brightly coloured homes and structures that date back to the time of Portuguese colonial rule. Panjim has a slew of attractions, including historic structures, Latin Quarters, beaches, and plenty of street art, all of which may be explored in a single day.
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Vagator Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches of the state of Goa, the Vagator Beach is simple calm and exquisite. Not among the very long beaches, this beach offers sightseeing, water sports and shopping too. The distinguished beauty of this beach is hard to describe in words but at best can be put into its fundamentals like the fringing palms, the golden sands and the pristine waters. The spotting of rocks along the beach is a feature that adds quite a touch of grace to the beach.
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Candolim Beach
Tranquil ambiance, thrilling water sports, and an enchanting nightlife make Candolim one of the most appealing beaches to explore in the north. You won’t find much commercial activity around this place, but the spellbinding beauty of the beach more than makes up for it. If you are looking forward to enjoying adventurous water-based activities in a calm and serene beach, Candolim is your best bet. to enjoying adventurous water-based activities in a calm and serene beach, Candolim is your best bet.
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Querim Beach
Querim Beach, also known as Keri Beach, is located at the northernmost tip of Goa. The white sand beach lies at the mouth of the Terehkol River where it joins the Arabian Sea. Due to its secluded location, the Querim Beach is visited by very few tourists which add to its charm. This pristine beach serves as the perfect escape for those looking to get away from the commercial side of Goa and revisit its natural charm.
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basilica of bom jesus
The Basilica of Bom Jesus Church located in Goa is one of a kind in India and is known for its exemplary baroque architecture. Built in 1594 and consecrated in 1605, the building of this church coincides with the beginning of Christianity in India. The church is located in Old Goa in Bainguinim about 10 km away from Panjim. The oldest church in Goa, it holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier, a special friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Even after 400 years, the remains are in good condition and are taken out once every decade.
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Aguada Fort
You have heard of the beaches of Goa, the scintillating nightlife, the cute cafes, and the diverse cuisines. But your Goan experience would be incomplete without a trip to Fort Aguada. On the beach south of Candolim, by the Mandovi River, it was built in 1612 to protect against the Dutch and help guide ships from Europe. There's a spring inside that gave it its name, ‘Aguada’, which means watery in Portuguese. Ships stopped here for freshwater.
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Shree Mangueshi Temple
Shree Mangesh temple or also called Mangeshi is among the oldest temples of Gomantak area. Located at 22 Kms from Panajim (26 Kms from Margao) at Priol-Ponda Taluka this temple is on a hillock surrounded by green hills. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Temple was originally located at Kushastali (Cortalim) on the banks of river Aghanashini and was shifted to present place in 1560 A.D. The Mahajanas belong to Vatsa and Kaundinya Gotras having surnames Shenoy, Bhandary, Rajadhyaksha, Dalavi, Bhise etc. Annual Jatra of the Saunsthan is celebrated from Magha Panchami onwards.
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Sinquerim Beach
With a magnificent 17th century fort which has now been converted into a prison. It is one of the best beaches in Goa with international class facilities for water-skiing, para-sailing, fishing, scuba-diving and wind-surfing.
You can stay here either at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Taj Holiday Village or at the Aguada Hermitage which is situated on the hillside, overlooking the sea.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception, Roman Catholic dogma asserting that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved free from the effects of the sin of Adam (usually referred to as “original sin”) from the first instant of her conception. Although various texts in both the Old and the New Testaments have been cited in defense of the doctrine, it seems to have arisen from a general acceptance in the early church of Mary’s holiness. Especially after Mary had been solemnly declared to be the mother of God at the Council of Ephesus in 431, most theologians doubted that one who had been so close to God could have actually experienced sinful acts.
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Mae De Deus Church
Housing the miraculous statue of Mae de Deus (Mother of God) which was brought from the ruins of the convent of Mae de Deus at Old Goa, this church in Saligao stands as one of the finest examples of the neo-gothic style of architecture. The church is situated in the amazing surroundings of the typical Goan countryside giving it the look of a castle from a fairy tale. The church was built in the year 1873. The first Sunday of May is celebrated as the church feast, the feast of Our Lady, the Mother of God which is the best time to join the celebrations.
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