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Goa witnesses a large number of international tourists as well as domestic tourists throughout the year but the best time to visit Goa is from mid-November to early April. Usually people visit Goa for Carnival, exotic beaches, pilgrimage, nightlife and many more things…..

To make your trip more exciting get bikes, cars on rent. Make sure to carry driving license, ID-card, Goa street map/GPS along with you.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Goa.

PALOLEM BEACH 

location: South Goa, 40 km from Margaon.
Attraction: Butterfly island, Honeymoon island, Monkey island
Dolphin rides, water sports.

Dolphin sighting at Palolem Beach

AGONDA BEACH 

near to the Palolem beach lies the Agonda beach which has a 3 km long beach. It is quite place and it’s not overcrowded like other beach. Agonda beach is also famous for Ridley Turtle nesting site.

location: South Goa, 10 km from Palolem beach.

Agonda Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not far from Agonda beach is Cabo de Rama fort also known as Cape Rama fort which is the oldest fort in Goa built before the arrival of Portuguese. One can have a  majestic views of entire length of Colva beach from the fort.

 

view from Cabo De Rama fort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DR SALIM ALI BIRD SANCTUARY 

 

It is Goa’s only bird sanctuary locaed on isaland of Chorao along river Mandovi.

From Panaji, one needs to take a bus or a cab to Ribandar ferry wharf and then a ferry across Mandovi river to the island of Chorao. The sanctuary is within walkable distance from Charao ferry wharf.

 

Attraction: Coastal birds, Flying foxes, jackals, crocodiles etc.

White bellied Sea Eagle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANDOLIM BEACH

15 km from Panaji in the North Goa lies the Candolim beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fort Aguada at Sinquerim Beach (adjoining to Candolim Beach) which was built by Portuguese in 1612 for defense against Dutch and Maratha invaders. It had underground water storage chamber, Lighthouse, Gun powder room and Bastions.

 The word ‘AGUADA’ means watering place in Portuguese. The storage capacity of water tank is 23,76,000 Gallons. It has five division with a support of sixteen huge columns and a staircase to descend.
The light house at initial stage used to emit light once in seven minutes. In 1864 it was updated to emit light creating eclipse every 30 seconds, however it was abandoned in 1976.

Upper part of Aguada fort (light house & water storage chamber)

 

 

 

CALANGUTE BEACH 

It is located in North Goa at a distance of 15km from Panaji. Calangute beach is the best place to enjoy water sports. Mainly Parasailing, jet sking, banana ride, bumper ride, wind surfing are common activities. All these activities water sports can be enjoyed till the sunsets. 

Attraction: Kerkar art gallery, Church of St Alex

Parasailing at Calangute beach

 

 

 

 

VAGATOR BEACH

This beautiful beach is located at a distance of 22 km from Panaji. Near to it lies the Anjuna beach and the Chapora fort.
The Chapora Fort was built by Portuguese in the year 1717. One can have a fantastic view of Chapora river, Vagator and Arabian sea from the fort.

Vagator beach

 

So if you are planning for a trip then make sure GOA is in your list. 
(Pic courtsey: Amlan Mohanta, Debasish Gamango)

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