What are the places to see in Goa ?

Question

Hi,

I am travelling to Goa next weekend . Can you please temme what places to see and which all beaches to go ?

what are the water sports available?

Answer 1

HI Prashant

Goa is a synonym of fun and enjoy. This beautiful state of India has numbers of places to see in various forms like beaches, temples, forts and many more. Check this link for more information on Goa travel and tourism.

http://www.bharatonline.com/goa/

Answer 2

beaches and more beaches !!

Answer 3

there r many beaches and st.xavier church.........

best places i had ever seen.....

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Well.. THE WHOLE of Goa is a beautiful place..^^

Its got a strange and out of the world feel to it..^^

I've been to Goa just once and that too for 2 days, so don't know anything much about Goa..^^

Anyway, Happy Goa Tour!

Answer 6

Goa is truly said "Creators Best Creation on Earth"

Goa (Konkani: गोंय) is India's smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population. Located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.

Panaji (also referred to as Panjim) is the state's capital. Vasco da Gama (sometimes shorted to Vasco) is the largest city. The historic city of Margao still exhibits the influence of Portuguese culture. Portuguese merchants first landed in Goa in the early 16th century, and annexed it soon after. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years (one of the longest held colonial possessions in the world), until it was taken over by India in 1961.[3][4]

Renowned for its beaches, Goa is visited by hundreds of thousands of international and domestic tourists each year. Goa is also known for its temples and world heritage architecture including the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which makes it one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia.[citation needed] Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.

Goa encompasses an area of 3,702 km² (1,430 sq mile). It lies between the latitudes 14°53'54" N and 15°40'00" N and longitudes 73°40'33" E and 74°20'13" E. Most of Goa is a part of the coastal country known as the Konkan, which is an escarpment rising up to the Western Ghats range of mountains, which separate it from the Deccan Plateau. The highest point is the Sonsogor, with an altitude of 1,167 meters (3,827 feet). Goa has a coastline of 101 km (63 miles).

Goa's main rivers are the Mandovi, the Zuari, the Terekhol, Chapora River and the Betul. The Mormugao harbor on the mouth of the river Zuari is one of the best natural harbors in South Asia. The Zuari and the Mandovi are the lifelines of Goa, with their tributaries draining 69% of its geographic area. Goa has more than forty estuarine, eight marine and about ninety riverine islands. The total navigable length of Goa's rivers is 253 km (157 miles). Goa has more than three hundred ancient tanks built during the rule of the Kadamba dynasty and over a hundred medicinal springs.



Goa is famed for its sunny beaches.Most of Goa's soil cover is made up of laterites which are rich in ferric aluminium oxides and reddish in color. Further inland and along the river banks, the soil is mostly alluvial and loamy. The soil is rich in minerals and humus, thus conducive to plantation. Some of the oldest rocks in the Indian subcontinent are found in Goa between Molem and Anmod on Goa's border with Karnataka. The rocks are classified as Trondjemeitic Gneiss estimated to be 3,600 million years old, dated by the Rubidium isotope dating method. A specimen of the rock is exhibited in the Goa University.

Goa, being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, has a warm and humid climate for most of the year. The month of May is the hottest, seeing day temperatures of over 35 °C (95 °F) coupled with high humidity. The monsoon rains arrive by early June and provide a much needed respite from the heat. Most of Goa's annual rainfall is received through the monsoons which last till late September.

Goa has a short cool season between mid-December and February. These months are marked by cool nights of around 20 °C (68 °F) and warm days of around 29 °C (84 °F) with moderate amounts of humidity. Further inland, due to altitudinal gradation, the nights are a few degrees cooler. During March 2008 Goa was lashed with heavy rain and strong winds. This was the first time in 29 years that Goa had seen rain during March. This peculiar change on Goa's weather followed three months of heavy aerial spraying by unidentified aircraft.

Some plces to see:

Aguda Fort  

A spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that called there, giving it the name "Aguada" (meaning 'water' in Portuguese). On the northern side, it provides a harbour for local shipping. The fort, at present, houses the central jail. A 19th century built lighthouse is situated inside the fortress.

Immediately south of Candolim, a long peninsula extends into the sea, bringing the seven-kilometre white sandy beach to an abrupt end. Aguada Fort, which crowns the rocky flattened top of the headland, is the best-preserved Portuguese bastion in Goa. Built in 1612 to protect the northern shores of the Mandovi estuary from Dutch and Maratha raiders, it is home to several natural springs, the first source of drinking water available to ships arriving in Goa after the long sea voyage from Lisbon.

Beaches

» Anjuna Beach

» Baga Beach

» Benaulim Beach

» Bogmolo Beach

» Calangute Beach

» Colva Beach

» Dona Paula Beach

» Varca Beach

and many more....

Chapora Fort

Chapora fort was built by the Adil Shah of Bijapur on the southern headland of the Chapora River. It was also known as "Shahpur" and is now mostly ruined. It has a commanding view of the Vagator beach and is near to Anjuna beach.

The red laterite bastion, crowning the rocky bluff, was built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure. Deserted in the 19th century, it lies in ruins today, although the views up and down the coast from the weed-infested ramparts are still superb

Carnival in Goa is a non-stop 3-day festival of color, song and music, providing a healthy entertainment for all, young and old. The soothing climate, full of fun- 'n' -frolic, which the Carnival generates, is much longed for. It does not matter whether one enjoys or see others enjoying. There is enthusiasm and happiness all around.

Answer 7

Hi, You can goto:

Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Bogmalo beach, Colva beach, Calangute beach, Varca beach, Dona Paula beach.

Also you can find some nice monuments in Goa as:

The Idalcao Palace,Our Lady of Immaculate Conception(church), Jama Masjid, Mahalaxmi Temple,The Chapel of St Sebastian in Panji. In Margao you can visit some nice church Holy Spirit Church,Monte Church, Chandreshwar Bhutnath Temple, Jorge Barreto Park, also visit The Naval Aviation Museum in Vasco-da-Gama.

More details about Goa tourism places you can find here:

http://www.tsiindia.com/goa.html

Answer 8

Hi, if you like some peace and quite, then beaches of South Goa (Colva, Mobor,Varca, Betul) are ideal other wise head towards the north for the famous Anjuna, Calungute, Vagator & Dona Paula beach. Do note that in N. Goa the except for Calungute, the rest aren't ideal for swimming. As regards water sports, you can try angling at Betul or Agonda, parasaling at Colva & Calungute. As for sightseeing, Old Goa is the ultimate palce to be with its Portuguese style mansions, churches etc. Goa also has temples and forts.

To know more do visit http://www.oktatabyebye.com/destination-...

This site has got some excellent info on Goa and may be helpful

Answer 9

Beaches, water and girls !!