Goa
Places to See
Mormugao Harbour: It is 34 Kms. from Panaji
and 4 Kms. from Vasco-da-Gama.
It is one of the fine natural
anchorages on the West coast
of India and the hub of intense
maritime activity.
Panaji:
The capital of Goa and headquarters
of North Goa District, a small
a charming city on the left
bank of silvery Mandovi River,
with beautiful red-roofed
houses, built in Latin style,
also boasts of many modern
houses, well laid garden,
statues and avenue's lined
with Gulmohar, Acassia and
other trees. Enchantit panorama
unfolds from atop Altinho
(Hill Top).
Mapusa:
It is 13 Kms. from Panaji.
The capital of Bardez Taluka,
on the national highway, is
the cross roads of the network
of highways covering whole
of Northern Goa. Weekly fair
on Friday, is held at the
modem streamlined market,
attended by large crowds.
more about Mapusa
Margao:
It is 33 Kms. from Panaji.
The Capital of South Goa District
in the hinterland of southern
Goa in Salcete Taluka is a
thriving commercial metropolislinked
by rail to the rest of India
& Mormugao Harbour and
by national highways, with
Maharashtra and Karnataka.
It has imposing old mansions
and modern buildings.
Pilar:
It is 11 kms. from Panaji.
It has important religious
and educational centre of
Christian Missionaries. The
Church, Seminary and School
atop hillock command a magnificent
panorama of the country side
around and a fine view of
Mormugao Harbour & Zuari
river.
Ponda:
Ponda can be described as
the Hindu heart of Goa. It
is famous for the five important
temples that are situated
around the town, and also
has the largest mosque in
Goa. Most of these temples
look relatively new as they
have been restored after being
destroyed by the Portuguese.
That explains why there are
no temples around the coast,
which was the prime territory
of the Portuguese. Ponda is
also an important transport
link.
Vasco-da-Gama:
It is 30 kms. from Panaji.
A modem, well laid out city
close to Mormugs Harbour,
has beautiful and extensive
avenues. The air terminus
of Goa at Dabolim lies on
the outskirts of the city.
It is also the railway terminus
for passenger service in the
South Central Railway.
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