Towns
of North Goa : Panaji, the capital of Goa and headquarters of North
Goa District, a small and charming city on the left bank of silvery Mandovi
River, with beautiful red-roofed houses, built in Latin style, also boasts of
many modern houses, well laid gardens, statues and avenues lined with Glmohar,
Acassia and other trees. Enchanting panorama unfolds from atop Altinho (HillTop).
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Beaches of North Goa :Arambol Beach, (50 Kms)
A unique beach in North Goa, is both rocky and sandy beach and much sought after.
It has a sweet water pond right on the store.
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Churches of North Goa : Old Goa, (10 kms)
East of Panaji, lies the site of Old Goa, founded by Adil Shah in the first
decade of 16th century. It was being developed by them with a view to shifting
their capital from Bijapur. However, Afonso de Albuquerquw made a short work
of it when he stormed and took it over to house the centre of power of the Portuguese
colonies.
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Temples of North Goa : Shree Bhagavati, 28
kms. from Panaji in Pernem Taluka. The temple, situated by the side of the main
road, is said to be more than 500 years old. Two life size images of elephants
in standing position, made of black stone on either side at the entrance, welcome
the visitors. The Goddess Bhagavati Asthbhuja in a standing position on a high
pedestal is very imposing.
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Gardens & Parks of North Goa : Rustic
Plantation, is situated on the extreme North-East of Goa at Dongurli village,
Thane, Valpoi, Sattari. The Plantation is a rejuvenating experience of a lifetime.
Nestled in a vallery amidst verdant mountains with grossy expanses, lush green
fruit bearing trees and gurling rivulets, Rustic Plantation is the gateway one
looks for.
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Other Tourist Places of North Goa
: Aguada Fort, 18 kms. Built by the Portuguese in 1609-1612, to command
the entry into the river Mandovi, in order to protect Old Goa from potential
enemy attacks. A spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that
called there. The fort houses presently the central jail. A lighthouse is situated
nearby, the visiting hours for it being 16.00 to 17.00 hrs.
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