Places To Visit In Goa

Places To Visit In Goa

Goa being the smallest state of India offers an enriching experience with white sand and world heritage architecture. A holiday to Goa offers you a sneak peek to the spectacular beaches, stunning landscapes and heritage sites. No wonder the place entices people like nothing else. And you can't really need a reason or season to visit Goa. Following is the curated list of the places to visit in Goa.


10 One Of The Best Places to Visit In Goa

Aguada Fort



Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse, standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa. Wikipedia 


Mahadev Temple - Tambdi Surla


Mahadeva Temple, Tambdi Surla is a 12th-century Shaivite temple in the Kadamba style dedicated to Lord Shiva and an active place of Hindu worship. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa. Wikipedia


Basilica of Bom Jesus


The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Goa, India, and is part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. 'Bom Jesus' is the name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India's first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture in India. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. Wikipedia


Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park



Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is a 240 square kilometres protected area located in the Western Ghats of West India, in Sanguem taluk, Goa State, along the eastern border with Karnataka. The area is situated near the town of Molem, 57 kilometres east of Panaji, the state capital of Goa. National Highway 4A divides it into two parts and the Mormugao - Londa railway line passes through the area. It is located between 15°15"30' to 15°29"30' N and 74°10"15' to 74°20"15' E. Wikipedia


Shree Mangesh temple



Shri Mangesh temple is located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. It is at a distance of 1 km from Mardol close to Nagueshi, 21 km from Panaji the capital of Goa, and 26 km from Margao. This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa. In 2011, the temple along with others in the area instituted a dress code on visitors of the temple. Wikipedia

Immaculate Conception Church



The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts Mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hill side overlooking the city of Panjim. It was eventually replaced by a larger church in the 1600s as part of Portuguese Goa's religious expansion. This church houses the ancient bell that was removed from the Augustinian ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in the once famed city of Old Goa. This bell is considered to be the second largest of its kind in Goa, surpassed only by the Golden Bell which resides in the Sé Cathedral in Old Goa. Wikipedia

Palolem Beach



Palolem Beach is situated in Canacona in southern Goa, India. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. It is considered to be one of the region's most beautiful beaches. Wikipedia

Goa State Museum




Goa State Museum, also known as the State Archaeology Museum, Panaji, is a museum in Goa, India. Established in 1977, it contains departments including Ancient History and Archaeology, Art and Craft, and Geology. The museum, as of 2008, had about 8,000 artifacts on display, including stone sculptures, wooden objects, carvings, bronzes, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins, and anthropological objects. Currently, the Museum is located at the Adil Shah's Palace in Panaji. The Museum's erstwhile premises at the EDC Complex in Patto, Panaji shall be demolished to make way for a new Museum building. Wikipedia

Butterfly Beach




As the name suggests, the butterfly Beach is the beach is the beach of butterflies. It is one of the most picturesque beach among all the beaches in Goa. The beach is mesmerizing. Not known to many, the place is perfect relaxing holiday destination. Must visit place in Goa. https://www.makemytrip.com/travel-guide/goa/places-to-visit.html


Naval Aviation Museum 




The Naval Aviation Museum is a military aviation museum located in Bogmalo, 6 km from Vasco da Gama, Goa, India focused on the history of the Indian Naval Air Arm. The museum is divided into two main parts, an outdoor exhibit and a two-storey indoor gallery. The museum was founded on 12 October 1998 with a collection of 6 aircraft. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Aviation_Museum_(India)


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Date:28/04/2021

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