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About Goa
This was followed by the rule of the Satvahanas of Kolhapur and the Bhojas who made Chandor their capital. From 580 - 750 AD the Chalukyas of Badami held sway over Goa until the Silharas took control in 1086 AD. Gulhalla Deva of the Kadambas, originally from Mysore, consolidated his hold over Chandor in the 11 th century AD until the 13 th century AD.
Colva also called the Colva- Benaulim Beach is one of the finest Goa beaches. The place is ideal for honeymooners who can enjoy the serene beauty and quietness of Goa by spending memorable moments in the Colva Beach in Goa. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from.
They offer quality Goan and international food and drinks. The white sand beach of colva runs 20 km southwards of Goa. The other attraction of this place includes the Our Lady of Mercy Church famous for the annual fest Fama, celebrated since the 17th century. Christmas brings a new look to this beach every year.
Dona Paula Beach Goa vacation could be an exotic experience with water sports bringing an additional thrill to the beauty of the place. The place is also a popular destination for shopping Goa handicrafts and dresses.
Tourists indulge in sunbath, cruises and biking. Several traditional stories and myths attached to this place also lure tourists. You can find cheap and affordable accommodation in the Goa Dona Paula Beach and wooden eateries and liquor shops all around the place.
The Varca Beach Goa has made its name in among the popular beach destinations for tourists in Goa. The Varca Beach also called the Cavelossium Beach gives a glimpse of the traditional fishing villages in Goa. Thatched roof houses and wooden shacks adorn the place.
Historically it is inhabited by the Christian fishing folks of Goa. Prominent resorts in the Varca Beach are the Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort, colonio Jose Menino and the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort. You can opt for lodging at the family houses as well.
Located at the western tip of the island of Chorao along river Mandovi near Panaji , the sanctuary is spread over 1.78 sq km and is completely covered with mangrove species. Varieties of local as well as migratory birds frequently visit the area.
This Sanctuary can be visited any time of the year with the permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji Goa. The sanctuary is approachable by walk after crossing over by ferry from Ribandar to Chorao. There are some private parties who can take tourists around in their canoes fitted with outboard motors.
Bondla Forest is 38 km away from Margao. More than a sanctuary it is an ideal jungle resort and a major attraction for school going children and nature lovers. Its mini zoos, sprawling deer park in natural habitat, botanical and rose gardens attract people throughout the year. Up in the foothills of the Western Ghats, Bondla is being promoted by the Department of Tourism and is a good place to see sambar and wild boar among other things.
It's the smallest of the Goan wildlife sanctuaries but the only one at present that has accommodation for those wishing to stay more than a day. The Zoological Park and gardens at Bondla remain closed on Thursdays.
Located at Laoulim, 10-km from Margao, ancestral Goa is a mock up village dating Back a century. Built in a verdant hillside, a guided trek takes one down the Goan memory lane. Amidst a variety of rare wild flowers and mushrooms, a variety of exquisite insects and mushrooms and birds are also sighted.
A species of frog, now almost extinct, which was once a Goan delicacy, might also hop out along the trail. he Hangout Places This sprawling village has a natural spring, a fisherman's hut, marketplace, mansion of 'Dona Maria' and traditional Goan artisans at work.
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.
Located 10 kilometers to the west of Mapusa along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea, the Baga Beach is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline. Situated between the two famous beaches of Anjuna and Calangute, this small but wonderful beach is in essence, an extension of Calangute beach.
One of the finest beaches in Goa, Baga beach begins at Fort Aguada, extends initially as Sinquerim beach, thereafter as Candolim Beach and unites into Calangute beach and then continues as Baga beach. Hereafter, the beach extends as Anjuna Beach and then as Vagator Beach, finally ending at Chapora Beach and Fort.
Anjuna Beach rose to prominence as the 'freak capital of the world' and was a hot favorite among the Hippies who tried to fuse the spiritual traditions of the East and the art, ideas and the music of the West. Anjuna beach of Goa is one of the most popular beaches in Goa and is an ideal resort for holidaymakers looking for a vibrant nightlife.
Anjuna comes to life at night especially during its famous full-moon parties. The best time to visit Anjuna is early November. Water sports include swimming, Parasailing, Windsurfing, and Yachting. Swim suits and gear for water-sports can be bought or hired locally.
Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary is Goa's largest wildlife preserve with an area of 240 sq.km. It is situated close to the Molem village at the foot of the Western Ghats, this sanctuary lies on the eastern border of the state. It is 60 km away from the state capital, Panaji. The sanctuary is situated amidst nature's splendor; evergreen forests and deciduous trees encompass this preserve.
Molem National Park is in the heart of the sanctuary. Herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison), clusters of monkeys, Malayan giant squirrels, cobras and pythons are a common sight. One might even spot elephants and tigers.
The Shanta Durga or Shanteri Temple is at Kapilpura or Kavele, also in Atrunja taluka. This deity is believed to have been carried by Loma Sharma of Kaushik Gotra when the Saraswats came to Goa from Trihotrapuri (present-day Trihut division) in the Mithila region of Bihar.
A story in the Skandapurana speaks of how Lord Shiva, when defeated by his spouse Parvati in a game of dice, had left mount Kailash and gone to Gomanchala near Kushasthali for tapasya (penance). It is here that he heard the cries of the Saraswat Brahmin, Loma Sharma, caught by a crocodile in the river Aghanashini
Mabor Beach Goa. Mobor is a small stretch of beach eleven kilometres south of Colva beach. The Beache is relatively isolated and there are few beach shacks here.
Mobor has a fishing village with a small lagoon near the mouth of a river, and its fun to watch the seagulls that come to feast on the fish drying on the sand.