Majorda Beach
Majorda Beach is a 26 km stretch of soft white sand in South Goa. It is 15 minutes from Dabolim International Airport and ten minutes from Margao Konkan Railway Station. Considered to be the doorway to the South Goa beaches, the Majorda beach in Goa, is a very popular beach destination. Enjoy walks on Majorda beach and admire the silvery carpets of freshly caught fish arranged on the soft white sands for drying, savor traditional Goan food at the beach shacks and refresh yourself with freshly squeezed fruit juice concoctions. Walk past the fishing crafts moored on the jetty and befriend local fishermen and be one with the Goan soul that is filled with immeasurable happiness. The Majorda beach is famous for the local Goan toddy and high quality European breads. So come and stay at Jes Guest House near the Majorda beach, play with the village children and watch the fishermen at work while the welcoming sun envelops you in a affectionate golden embrace.
For the history about Marjorda Village go to http://www.goacom.com/village/majorda/
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Betul Beach
Betul Beach is a small and lovely beach located along the estuary of the Sal River. It is situated about 30 km from the main commercial city of South Goa, Margao. Betul Beach is surrounded by the village of Betul which is inhabited predominantly by the fishing community.
Betul is a virgin beach free from the usual crowds of tourists. Silvery sand with the secluded wild groves is seen at this beach. Visitors can blissfully enjoy the peaceful setting. The place enjoys a moderate climate. |
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Cabo De Rama
This cape has a historic fort that came under Portuguese control in 1763 and was later occupied by the British army between 1797-1813. It was then a prison till 1955. Today, there is a small government post and church within the towering rampart walls of the fort. The fort and Cabo de Rama Point commands spectacular views of the coastline to both the south and north.
The Cabo De Rama fort located in the Canacona district of South Goa is yet another famous fort in India. The fort has an interesting story as to how it derived its name. It is said that Lord Rama of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana took shelter here with his wife Sita. This was during the time when they were banished from the kingdom and were sent on a 14 year long exile in the forests of India |
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Nossa Senhora De Fatima Chapel
Avery unusual and modern designed chapel that breaks all barriers of chapel architecture. Most of the churches and chapels were history’s inheritance by the Portuguese to Goa. This is the only chapel in the full of Goa that stands apart on all counts. It is different in design and structure. One can see ample evidence of fusion of different cultures on the wall motifs. Not to be missed chapel in Cuncolim village area. On the National Highway towards Margao city, take the right road towards Cuncolim and then the first approaching left towards Chandor. One cannot miss it in the junction of the next cross road. |
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Braganza House
The city of Chandor is famous for its many lavish Portuguese houses from the past. Most of the ancient houses from Portuguese period are surrounded around the church square.
The Menezes Braganza House is one of the few Goan Mansions that allow visitors and tourists to have a peek in to the glorious past. The Braganza house takes up one side of Chandor’s village square. Yes it’s that huge. Built in the 17th Century, everything here is antique, the walls, the paints, the ceiling, and the flooring. It’s like walking the pages of history. Rosewood furniture, porcelain tiles from Macau, Italian marble and splendorous mosaic floors are found everywhere. This is a living museum, incomparable with the amount of treasures in everyday articles and furniture. |
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Mobor Beach
Mobor lies on a narrow spit of sand dunes between the Arabian Sea and Assolna River Estuary. The pristine and serene beach is ideal for those who want a break from the madness of the city. Just relax with lot of sun tan lotion and get a marvelous tan on your skin. Relish the authentic Goan cuisine and fresh seafood at the beach side joints called beach shacks at very reasonable prices. There are provisions of beach umbrellas and reclining beach chairs for the convenience of the tourists. |
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Ancestral Goa
History beckons the visitor to an era - a century past, where time stands still and page after page in life size structures and statues turn testimony to the Goan cultural and traditional heritage. A vintage reproduction of Goa - as it existed under the colonial ambiance yet still retaining a checkered flavor of originality, Ancestral Goa - a museum of a mock - up village flanked by lush parkland, welcomes you. |
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Chandranath Hill Temple
Shri Chandreshwar Temple is a fantabulous temple that stands at Paroda, on Quepem Taluka hill top. It lies at an altitude of 359 m high, above the sea level. In the present times, it is popularly known as Chandor. This temple dates back to 17th century and it is dedicated to God of the Moon popularly called as Sri Chandreshwar. The main attraction of the temple is the Shiva Linga,(phallic symbol) which used to glow on every full moon night by the reflection of moonlight. Another attraction of the temple is an ancient chariot, which is famous for its beautiful wood carvings. This temple is a venue to festival like Maha Shiva Ratri that is celebrated with great pomp and show. This temple attracts many tourists, especially during the festive days. Tourists and devotees from all round the globe used to come to India and avail Goa tour to witness this pious place. |
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Tambdi Surla Temple
The most ancient temple in the whole of Goa is located at a place called Tambdi Surla. Tambdi Surla itself is in the midst of a forested area accessible via a 22 kms route from the main town of Valpoi in Sattari Taluka. The small, beautifully carved and perfectly proportioned black basalt temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is reminiscent of the temples at Aihole in neighbouring Karnataka. It is considered to be the only specimen of Kadamba-Yadava architecture in basalt stone preserved and available in Goa.
The intricate carvings created by these craftsmen adorn the interior and the sides of the building. The temple faces east so that the rays of the rising sun fall on the deity at the crack of dawn. Bas-relief figures of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, with their respective consorts appear on panels at the sides of the temple.
The river Surla flows nearby and can be reached via a flight of stone steps. There is a headless Nandi (bull, Shiva's vehicle) in the centre of the mandap, surrounded by four matching columns. The symbol of the Kadamba kingdom, an elephant trampling a horse is carved on the base of one of the columns. |
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DudhSagar Waterfall
The magnificent DudhSagar Waterfall is perched in the high peaks of the Western Ghats and is a sight to behold especially in the monsoons when it is in full and furious flow. From a distance, the waterfall appears like streams of milk rushing down the mountainside. The exuberant and spectacular waterfall is located in the Sanguem taluka.
Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, this waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, attracts a steady stream of visitors from the coast into the rugged Western Ghats. After pouring across the Deccan plateau, the headwaters of the Mandovi River form a foaming torrent that splits into three streams to cascade down a near-vertical cliff face into a deep green pool.
The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls. DudhSagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest that is only accessible on foot or by train. |
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