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).
more about Panaji
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 metropolis
linked
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.
more about Margao
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.
more about Ponda
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.
more about Vasco
