Miramar Beach
Just 3 km from Panaji is the Miramar beach. The Miramar beach is one of the many beaches Goa boasts of. The long walks on the silvery sands of the Miramar are the best way to enjoy the beach. Further ahead there is the fishing village of Dona Paula around Panaji. The Dona Paula beach is a place that attracts several tourists. The Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Center of the National Oceanography Institute is a must see while at the Dona Paula. The old Goa or the Golden Goa lies around Panaji and is a must see.
The Church Square
The Church Square is a fine illustration of the awesome Portuguese Baroque style. The Church of the Immaculate Conception is easily one of the most elegant and picturesque monuments in Goa. Built in 1541 AD, atop a high, symmetrical, crisscrossing stairway, the church is a white edifice topped with a huge bell that stands in between two delicate Baroque style towers
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace was rebuilt by the Portuguese Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo. It is part of the sequence of handsome buildings, which has now become the secretariat. At Cabo, on the western tip lies the Raj Niwas which was built in mud and laterite with beautifully landscaped gardens.
Fontainhas
The old district, Fontainhas, is to the west of the Queen River. It's an interesting area to walk around, with narrow street, title buildings with overhanging balconies and an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than of India. There are numerous little bars rarely visited b foreigners.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Panjim the capital of Goa
Travel to Panjim, a fascinating city of Goa, which mesmerizes tourists with its bounteous beauty and benevolent nature. Also known as Panaji, your Panjim travel will involve touring some of the fascinating tourists spots of Panjim. The town is studded with some exquisite Portugues Baroque style buildings and brilliant old villas. One can find some fantastic government buildings along the riverside. With tourists spots like the Idalcao Palace, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Braganza Institute, Jama Masjid, Mahalaxmi Temple, the city entice people from all over the world.
Panjim provides you an opportunity to relax your soul with performances of local artists. Also, since the city of Panaji is knitted with the network of waterways, river cruises are quiet an activity to enjoy. You can laze under banana trees or get drenched in tropical downpours. The Portuguese Baroque style buildings and old villas would definitely catch your eye and send you into the memories of bygone era. You would notice the Portuguese heritage in the paved squares, grand public buildings and old houses with extended balconies and in the structure of the innumerable bars and cafes.
While on a tour to Panjim, visit to the Dudhsagar waterfalls, or to the temple of Tambi Surla if you want to get a better sense of the history and architecture. You can even spend a day at Old Panaji, where you must visit the local market for juicy fruit and fresh fishes. Also, be sure to relax with a tall glass of Feni and chill out at your holiday vacation in Panaji! From September to June is the best time for the tourists to visit the town as during this time the weather is cool and pleasant.
Facts File
Area 35.99 Sq Km
Language Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English
Religion Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam
STD Code 0832
Getting There
By Air : Goa is connected by flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi, Chennai, Mangalore and Trivandrum. Gateway for Goa is Dabolim Airport not far away from the city of Panaji.
By Rail : Panaji is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad, and Jaipur. Madgaon is the nearest railway station. Advance reservation can also be made at the Railway Out Agency at the Panaji Bus Terminus
Panjim provides you an opportunity to relax your soul with performances of local artists. Also, since the city of Panaji is knitted with the network of waterways, river cruises are quiet an activity to enjoy. You can laze under banana trees or get drenched in tropical downpours. The Portuguese Baroque style buildings and old villas would definitely catch your eye and send you into the memories of bygone era. You would notice the Portuguese heritage in the paved squares, grand public buildings and old houses with extended balconies and in the structure of the innumerable bars and cafes.
While on a tour to Panjim, visit to the Dudhsagar waterfalls, or to the temple of Tambi Surla if you want to get a better sense of the history and architecture. You can even spend a day at Old Panaji, where you must visit the local market for juicy fruit and fresh fishes. Also, be sure to relax with a tall glass of Feni and chill out at your holiday vacation in Panaji! From September to June is the best time for the tourists to visit the town as during this time the weather is cool and pleasant.
Facts File
Area 35.99 Sq Km
Language Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English
Religion Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam
STD Code 0832
Getting There
By Air : Goa is connected by flights from Mumbai, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi, Chennai, Mangalore and Trivandrum. Gateway for Goa is Dabolim Airport not far away from the city of Panaji.
By Rail : Panaji is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad, and Jaipur. Madgaon is the nearest railway station. Advance reservation can also be made at the Railway Out Agency at the Panaji Bus Terminus
Tourist Attractions
Miramar Beach
Just 3 km from Panaji is the Miramar beach. The Miramar beach is one of the many beaches Goa boasts of. The long walks on the silvery sands of the Miramar are the best way to enjoy the beach. Further ahead there is the fishing village of Dona Paula around Panaji. The Dona Paula beach is a place that attracts several tourists. The Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Center of the National Oceanography Institute is a must see while at the Dona Paula. The old Goa or the Golden Goa lies around Panaji and is a must see.
The Church Square
The Church Square is a fine illustration of the awesome Portuguese Baroque style. The Church of the Immaculate Conception is easily one of the most elegant and picturesque monuments in Goa. Built in 1541 AD, atop a high, symmetrical, crisscrossing stairway, the church is a white edifice topped with a huge bell that stands in between two delicate Baroque style towers
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace was rebuilt by the Portuguese Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo. It is part of the sequence of handsome buildings, which has now become the secretariat. At Cabo, on the western tip lies the Raj Niwas which was built in mud and laterite with beautifully landscaped gardens.
Fontainhas
The old district, Fontainhas, is to the west of the Queen River. It's an interesting area to walk around, with narrow street, title buildings with overhanging balconies and an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than of India. There are numerous little bars rarely visited b foreigners.
Just 3 km from Panaji is the Miramar beach. The Miramar beach is one of the many beaches Goa boasts of. The long walks on the silvery sands of the Miramar are the best way to enjoy the beach. Further ahead there is the fishing village of Dona Paula around Panaji. The Dona Paula beach is a place that attracts several tourists. The Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Center of the National Oceanography Institute is a must see while at the Dona Paula. The old Goa or the Golden Goa lies around Panaji and is a must see.
The Church Square
The Church Square is a fine illustration of the awesome Portuguese Baroque style. The Church of the Immaculate Conception is easily one of the most elegant and picturesque monuments in Goa. Built in 1541 AD, atop a high, symmetrical, crisscrossing stairway, the church is a white edifice topped with a huge bell that stands in between two delicate Baroque style towers
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace
The Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace was rebuilt by the Portuguese Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo. It is part of the sequence of handsome buildings, which has now become the secretariat. At Cabo, on the western tip lies the Raj Niwas which was built in mud and laterite with beautifully landscaped gardens.
Fontainhas
The old district, Fontainhas, is to the west of the Queen River. It's an interesting area to walk around, with narrow street, title buildings with overhanging balconies and an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than of India. There are numerous little bars rarely visited b foreigners.
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