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Anjuna Flea Market
Every Wednesday a flea market is held at Anjuna beach. This market is very popular among the tourists and is big and spread over the Anjuna coast line where everything under the sun can be found. ... more info »

Bishops Palace
The Bishops Palace also known as the Patriarcal Palace is situated in Altinho the hillock overlooking the city of Panaji. It is one of the main attraction in this area and is the residence of the Archbishop of ... more info »

Bondla Forest
This is one of the exquisite wildlife sanctuaries in Goa besides the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Mollem. It is a good place for excursions and a very beautiful and serene place located 55 kms from ... more info »

Carnival in Goa
The 'Carnaval’ is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over five hundred years. ... more info »

Carnival in Goa 2008
The Goan Carnival celebrated by the fun loving people of Goa displays different items that allow overseas and domestic tourists to feel the different shades of Goa. This year the carnival in Goa was one of ... more info »

Central Library
Goa’s Central Library is situated over the D.B Marg west from the Secretariat in Panaji. Founded in 1832 it is the oldest public library in India. It was earlier known as ‘Publica Livraria’ when it was built ... more info »

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
After the Bhagwan Mahaveer sanctuary, Cotigao wildlife sanctuary 10 km southeast of Chaudi in the Canacona subdivision is the state’s second largest. Here tree lovers can find a lot of leafy trees with the ... more info »

Culture In Goa
Goa, a former Portuguese territory, for more than 450 years is often described as 'The Rome of the East'. It has over the past decades, become the dream holiday destination, for many a foreign tourist. More ... more info »

Dolphin Trip
Dolphin watching trips are on offer from many local boat owners on many stretches of Goa's beaches. The actual trip consists of a brief glance of a rather timid than playful creature, and to get a photograph ... more info »

Folk Songs & Dances in Goa
A total of 27 folk art forms have been identified in Goa by the Kala Academy at Panaji, which now promotes them by holding festivals and courses. The annual event that is the biggest for the folk art ... more info »

Food In Goa
The staple diet of Goa is fish curry and rice. Unlike the rest of India, most Hindus in Goa eat fish. In the monsoons, when no fresh fish is available, most Goans have very long faces. The other favorite dish ... more info »

Francisco Luis Gomes Garden
Francisco Luis Gomes Garden is situated in Panjim the capital city of Goa. In this garden sometimes known as the F L Garden there is a statue of Francisco Luis Gomes built in 1929. Francisco Luis Gomes was the ... more info »

Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha. It falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada ... more info »

Goa State Museum
A kilometer south west of the KTC bus stand in Panaji is the Goa State museum. It includes various items like copper plate inscription of Kadamba Kings, wooden statues of Christian saints, stone and bronze ... more info »

Goan Forests
The forests in Goa cover approximately 30 percent of the land and are widely inhabited by tigers and elephants who often venture into the 240 sq.km of the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, although the ... more info »

Golden Goa
Goa Dourado, (Golden Goa, Roma do Oriente, (Rome of the East) so has Goa been described over the last 500 years by conquerors, travelers, poets and evangelists. The Gods of the Hindu Pantheon and the Ancient ... more info »

High Court
Before the arrival of the Portuguese, Adilshah the Sultan of Bijapur who ruled Goa was the head of the Sultanate Judicial System. This had a Qazi at the top below which were Judicial Magistrates, such as Amirs ... more info »

Information on Goa
Goa is a state within the Indian Union with a democratically elected government. Goa has a consistent climate throughout the year with just meager fluctuations in the temperature. December and January might ... more info »

INOX theatre
The INOX Multiplex was erected in 2004 during the International Film Festival which was the first to be held in Goa. It is located near the Panjim market wherein the old GMC hospital was present. It is a very ... more info »

Kala Accademy
Kala Academy built in 1969; the main motto of Institute over the years had been promoting art and cultural programmes all over the states. Kala Academy is prime attraction in the Panjim and pride of Goa, it is ... more info »

Life Style In Goa
People from Goa are known as 'Goans'. This identity is enough to tell the difference especially in their lifestyle. The 450 years' rule of the Portuguese has added a new dimension by introducing their ... more info »

Maya Lake
Maya Lake also known as Maem Lake is situated in Mayem in the Bicholim taluka in North Goa. It is a famous tourist spot in Goa as it has a lot of entertainment in the form of boating facilities. There are also ... more info »

Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
The Netravali wildlife sanctuary is situated in the Sanguem Taluka in Eastern Goa. The government of Goa declared Netravali as a wildlife sanctuary to protect its Western Ghat range. It covers an area of 211 ... more info »

Patto Bridge
The Patto bridge a historic monument built by the Portuguese is a small bridge in Panjim the capital city of Goa. The bridge is the extension of the causeway known as Ponte de Linhares that is about 3.2 kms ... more info »

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
This is one of the most beautiful and scenic bird sanctuaries found in Goa. Located on the beautiful island of Chorao, it is easily approached by taking a cab or bus to the Ribandar ferry wharf subsequently ... more info »

Sao Joao Festival In Goa
The Sao Joao Festival is most pompously celebrated in Goa amongst the Catholic community and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist which is celebrated on 24th June every year. This occasion marks the ... more info »

Shigmo Festival in Goa
It is a colour festival celebrated in the month of “Falgun” as per Saka Calendar. During this festival period famous temple “Yatras” are held. Processions are carried out at temples by throwing “gulal” and ... more info »

The Convent And Church Of St. Francis Of Assisi
This convent and church of St. Francis of Assisi is situated at Old Goa. Originally this church and surrounded convent was founded by Eight Franciscan, who arrived in the year 1517, during the Portuguese rule. ... more info »

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bhagwan Madavir Wild Life Sanctuary – Situated along the North East border of Goa at Molem, the sanctuary is only 60 km from Panaji along the Panaji-Belgaum National Highway. Rich in wildlife and birds, it is ... more info »