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Dudhsagar Waterfalls

Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Goa

 15 Reviews  Dudhsagar Waterfalls, at 2,000 feet high, are the highest falls in India. Dudhsagar means "sea of milk" and the name comes from the white foam created from the force of the water as it drops. From... 

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Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada, Goa

 17 Reviews  Built around 1864 Fort Aguada Lighthouse is one of the first and oldest lighthouses built in Asia. Prior to this ships were guided by a bonfire lit on the hill behind the Immaculate Conception Church... 

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Old Goa

Old Goa, Goa

 40 Reviews  Old Goa was he site of the Portuguese capitl until the mid 18th century. Today is it a magnificent complex of churches, monasteries, and cathedrals that cover a 1.5 km stretch. It is also a UNESCO... 

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Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach, Goa

 20 Reviews  when u reach the calangute beach there are already get you some agents of water rides. They will give you 5 rides in 600 rupees . most amazing thrill in banana ride and parachute gliding which are... 

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Baga Beach

Baga Beach, Goa

 11 Reviews  The mouth of the Baga River (Baga Creek) is at the beach's north end and the beach is sort of the end of the road - and the end of the beach strip Sinquerim to Baga. Although this is a relatively... 

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Elephants

Elephants, Goa

 17 Reviews  A fun thing to do when visiting Goa is bath an elephant. We went to the Tropical Spice Plantation for the elephants (we visited another spice plantation for the spice tour). Two in our party took a... 

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Anjuna Flea Market

Anjuna Flea Market, Goa

 13 Reviews  One of things Anjuna is famous for is its Wednesday Flea Market. Decades ago in the 60's it was a popular hangout for hippies who sold their wares at the market. These days almost all the hippies are... 

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Massages

Massages, Goa

 9 Reviews  In front of Titanic restaurant on Palolem beach I found a husband and wife team from Menali who were offering massages - the husband would massage male clients and his wife the ladies. She gave me a... 

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Water Sports

Water Sports, Goa

 9 Reviews  Parasailing is offered on a few beaches in Goa (both north and south). This was from Sinquerim Beach in North Goa right in front of the Taj Holiday Village Hotel. The price runs about Rs 800-1000 per... 

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Palolem Beach

Palolem Beach, Goa

 12 Reviews  One of the Worlds top Beaches , Palolem Beach is located In South Of Goa. The beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the... 

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Little Vagator Beach

Little Vagator Beach, Goa

 13 Reviews  Vagator Beach is one of the prettiest beaches in North Goa. Lined with palm trees and secluded coves, it's very laid back - at least during the day. At night, it comes to life with rave parties. It's... 

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Panjim City

Panjim City, Goa

 12 Reviews  Worth a visit for a few hours to this moderately -sized town which is the Capital of Goa. A good selection of shops and a very extensive market where all manner of goods and fruit can be purchased.... 

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Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach, Goa

 11 Reviews  Anjuna Beach is one of Goa's most famous beaches in part for the Wednesday Flea Market held nearby and in part due to the party scene and drugs. It was the original "hippie" hangout in the 60's. It... 

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Dona Paula Beach

Dona Paula Beach, Goa

 6 Reviews  Dona Paula beach is about 3-4 miles from Panaji. The Bay of Dona Paula is where two of Goa's rivers, the Zuari and the Mandovi, meet the Arabian Sea. A former fishing village, it has a nice view of... 

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Spice Plantation

Spice Plantation, Goa

 9 Reviews  Around 6km from Ponda is the Tropical Spice Plantation which is worth a visit. Reached by a wooden foot bridge which makes for a great photo opportunity especially if the water buffalo is there.... 

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Basilica of Bom Jesus

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

 15 Reviews  The Basilica of Bom (infant or good) Jesus is 9 km from Panaji on the banks of Mandovi River in Old Goa. It contains the mortal remains of Goa's patron saint, St. Francis Xavier, who died while on a... 

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Colva Beach

Colva Beach, Goa

 8 Reviews  In Colva you will find many locals in colourful dress and jewellery in the market area selling souvenirs. Most of them were happy to have their photo taken! and the photos will look good when you get... 

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Arambol Beach

Arambol Beach, Goa

 6 Reviews  I visited Arambol during the monsoon season when most restaurants, shops and accommodations are closed, when the sea currents are strong and the red flag is permanent on the beach. It was very... 

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Dolphins

Dolphins, Goa

 6 Reviews  Tarkarli is 2hrs drive from Goa. 6kms from Malvan. Its in Maharashtra State, District Sindhudurga. Nearest town is Malvan. Nearest railway station is Kudal and Nearest airport is Panjim Airport, Goa..... 

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Candolim Beach

Candolim Beach, Goa

 7 Reviews  Candolim Beach is positioned between Sinquerim and Calangute Beaches. It is one of the three main areas where most tourists stay when visiting North Goa (the other two being Calangute & Baga). Of the... 

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Coco Beach

Coco Beach, Goa

 7 Reviews  Directly across from Panaji, quiet Coco beach was located at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mandovi Estuary. Beautiful tall palm tress framed the beach. The water here was calm - and therefore,... 

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Se Cathedral

Se Cathedral, Goa

 9 Reviews  The largest church in Old Goa, Se Cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. This Renaissance cathedral was designed in the 16th century and took about 80 years to complete. The 98 feet... 

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Mapusa Market

Mapusa Market, Goa

 5 Reviews  Mapusa ("Mapsa") is located about 10 miles north of Panaji, inland from Baga and Anjuna beaches. There is a daily "local" market there - fruits, vegetables, fish and a maze of small stores selling all... 

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Ponda

Ponda, Goa

 11 Reviews  This temple was constructed during the reign of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shahu Raje of Satara in 1738 after the original temple at Cavellossim was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1564. The temple is... 

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Panaji

Panaji, Goa

 17 Reviews  This state museum is located over the small creek in the eastern part of Panaji. It exhibits Portuguese Christian art, rock sculptures, furniture (including a table used in the Goan Inquisition), an... 

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 Morjim Beach is a nice beach with soft sand. The sunbeds on the beach are free if you order food and drinks from the cafe's opposite the beach. Each cafe has... 

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Q:  Hi there I will be in goa sometime in december for about 10 days. i want to stay in baga for a while as it looks good but also... 

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A: Ahh, here is the post!! Yes, I'd recommend booking in advance for December - busiest time of the year. Baga or Calangute would be a good place to stay - plenty of... 

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