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25 Best Places To Visit In Goa…

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1. Baga Beach

One of the most sought afterbeaches in India, Baga Beach is thecentre of tourist attraction in Goa.Situated in North Goa, pleasantambience, scenic views of theshoreline and plenitude of things todo makes this fishing village one ofthe finest places to visit in Goa.


2. Aguada Beach

Known for its Aguada Fort, AguadaBeach is among the places to visit inGoa. The seashore is positioned inNorth Goa and is perfect to bask inbeachy allures. This destinationstands apart with the many historicalattractions. It also allures withpristine landscape and thebackground of ancient citadels.


3. Arambol Beach

Permeating a distinct bohemian vibe,Arambol Beach is said to be the mostbeautiful in the state. It lies on thenorth of Keri Beach and south ofMandrem Beach. This is also atraditional fisherman hamlet.


4. Palolem Beach

Placed in Canacona, Goa Palolembeach offers serene and soothingallures. The beauty of the shore liesin it being mostly untampered.People who reside here includefishermen and foreign tourists.


5. Calangute Beach

One of the captivating tourist placesin Goa, Calangute Beach is constantlybustling with tourists looking forsome relaxed and good times. It islocated about 15 kilometers fromPanaji. The largest beach in northGoa, this place especially getsflooded during winter and summermonths Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

6. Butterfly Beach

A delightful little sandy cove north ofPalolem Beach, Butterfly Beachbeckons with silver sands and lucidwaters. Not accessible by road, youwould have to embark upon a trek ofaround 2 hours through woody areasto get here. You can even take a ferryride from Palolem Beach to reachthis place. Needless to say, the beachThrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

Famous islands in Goa…


7. Bats Island

Also referred to as The Pequeno Island,the Bat Island is ideal for adventureseekers. About a kilometre from BainaBeach of Vasco-da-Gama, the delighthas a little beach and tiny greenstretch. This is where one can enjoysnorkelling or simply spend a lazy daysoaking up the charms of the setting.


8. Divar Island

Lesser known than its famouscounterparts, Divar Island is huddledaway across the Mandovi River. At thisplace, you can unravel the appeals ofold Goa countryside. Enjoy a pictorialdrive amidst paddy hills and woodyhillocks. The place was once popularamong Hindu pilgrims where severalancient temples existed.


Historical places in Goa…


9. Bom Jesus Basilica

Located near Gandhi Circle, Old GoaRoad, Velha Goa, the best time of theday to visit is 9:00AM to 6:30PM on alldays; except Sundays when the churchopens at 10 am. Every day mass is heldfrom 7:00AM to 8:00AM. The Sundaymass is held from 8:00AM to 9:15AM.


10. Fort Aguada

This fort is amongst the manypreserved places to see in Goa andessays an era of yore filled with events.A Portuguese fort overlooking theSinquerim Beach and the Arabian Sea,Fort Aguada was constructed in 1613and since then it has become aprominent landmark or a referencepoint for ships visiting the Goan shoresfrom Europe. Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

11. Goa State Museum

Located in the capital city of Panjim,the Goa State Museum houses artifactspertaining to its golden and bygonehistory. There are about eight thousandinteresting artefacts housed in thismuseum, which makes this place oneof the top places to see in Goa


12. Chapora Fort

Soaring above the Chapora River inBardez, the Chapora Fort though inruins, is an intriguing place of visit. Thestronghold has witnessed the passageof many hands from Portuguese toMarathas. In the recent years, it shot toprominence after the Bollywood movieDil Chahta Hai was shot here.


13. Cabo de Rama Fort

The Cabo de Rama Fort is one of theoldest in the state. Positioned inCanacona, it was formed before thearrival of British. Legend has it that thisis the very place where Lord Ramaalong with Sita sought refuge at thetime of his exile from Ayodhya.


Famous shopping places in Goa…


14. Anjuna Flea Market

Although Anjuna is a small village inGoa, its fame has travelled far and widemaking it one of the most preferredplaces to visit in Goa. As much as thistown is known for the St Michael’sChurch, it is known for its flea marketas well. Popularized by hippies, the fleamarket came into being during theirtime.


15. Mapusa Friday Market

If you happen to be in Goa during aFriday, do not miss the bustling MapusaFriday Market that takes place eachweek. Just outside Mapusa MunicipalMarket, you will find an array of stallsenticing you with local goods got byfarmers and small entrepreneurs acrossthe state.


Some of the best places to party in Goa…


16. Tito's Street

A hub of the party animals and thepleasure seeking crowd, it is also thehome to some of the luxurious andstunning hotels like Saunta Vaddo, BagaCalangute and Bardez in Goa. It is oneof the best places to visit in Goa for thenight lovers.


17. The Baga Deck

The Baga Deck or De Baga Deck is afine-dining Italian restaurant thatserves some of the most scrumptiousand tantalizing foods in Goa. Visitors tothis restaurant vouch for this fact andnow this restaurant is a landmark ofsorts. Tasty cocktails, great music,pleasing ambience and magical cuisinesare the highlights of De Baga Deck


18. Curlies

Curlies, a famous beach shack at theAnjuna Beach is considered to be oneof the original beach shacks in Goa.Started as a mere beach shack, it nowhas become one of the majorlandmarks in Goa. Offering food anddrink in a pleasant ambience, this is theperfect place to relax and unwind.


Famous wildlife sancturies in Goa…


19. Mollem National park

Also called the Bhagwan MahavirWildlife Sanctuary, this region spreadsover 240 sq. km. Amongst all the placesto visit in Goa, visitors come heremainly to see the impressivebiodiversity of this land and the ancienttemples inside the forest. A paradisefor the birds and the enthusiasts ofreptiles, it houses some of the rare andexotic species of both the species.Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

20. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Among the serene tourist places inGoa, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a trovefor bird lovers. It was coined so afterthe illustrious ornithologist with thesame name. The estuarine mangrovehabitat is positioned in the Island ofChorao by Mandovi River


Offbeat places in Goa…


21. Dudhsagar Waterfalls

If you are a nature lover, than do notmiss the gushing splendour ofDudhsagar Waterfalls, the largest of itskind in the state and the fifth largest inthe country. Among the fine places tovisit in Goa, this cascade is especiallyknown for its milky white appearance.It is perched high up on the MandoviRiver and lies around 10 km upstreamfrom Collem hamlet. Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

22. Lamgau Caves

Among the fascinating tourist places inGoa, Lamgau Caves is another placeyou can dash off to. Tucked away inBicholim, it is situated around 35 kmfrom north-east of Panaji. The cavernsare etched out of decomposed lateriteand hence quite delicate. Thoughincomplete, they make for quite avision and an important educationaland cultural centre. Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

23. Arvalam Waterfalls

Also known as Harvalem Waterfalls, theArvalem cascade is where you can lapup of the view of waters gushingthrough mountains, dropping from 50metres. It then forms a pool belowwhere avid swimmers enjoy a swim.The waterfall lies about 2 kilometrefrom tiny settlement of Sanquelim and8 kilometre from Bicholim, in NorthGoa. Thrillophilia.com 2014 All rights reserved. Please do not forward soft or hard copy without permissions

24. Spice Plantations visit

If you wish to do something beyond thebeaches in Goa, you can opt for a spiceplantation visit. There are packagesavailable which involves you exploringthe refreshing surroundings and alsogetting an insight on what all goesbehind the makings of an inevitablepart of Indian cuisine.


25. Casino Cruise

Try your luck and be the game for thenight at any of the casinos in Goa! Be itat a roulette table or on a pokersession, rule the black jack or simplyget luckier at any of the slot machines,Goan casinos offer ample ofopportunities to outshine the nightsand be the star.


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