Posts Tagged ‘Goa Hotels’
Panjim – A Piece of Portugal in India
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 14:39 No CommentsPanjim or Panaji, the capital of Goa is a beautiful city on the banks of river Mandovi. The city is covered with laid back avenues, lined with beautiful trees; old Portuguese styled red-roofed houses, and well landscaped gardens. The city was named Panjim by the Portuguese, who had ruled Goa and the name means a land that does not flood. The city is now locally known as Panaji.
Panjim Travel Attractions
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 14:26 No CommentsPanjim has some of the most beautiful churches in India. The Largo Da Igreja Church Square is a great example of the Portuguese rule and the architecture. The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built in the year 1541 and is definitely one of the most beautiful monuments in Goa. It is built on top [...]
Festivals of Goa
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 14:12 No CommentsThe Goan festivals are integrated with the state’s culture and heritage. Among the festivals of Goa, some are steeped in religious undertones and others are expressions of the fun-loving nature of the people. Most of the Goans are Hindus, so they celebrate their traditional festivals. In it Ganesh Chaturthis is the most important festival of [...]
Shopping in Goa
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 14:07 No CommentsBesides the scenic landscape and the beautiful beaches, Goa are also knows for shopping hubs. It is a shopper’s paradise with a vast wealth of indigenous artefacts. If you wish to take real joy of shopping in Goa then you have to go in the local markets and the flea markets in the Goan beaches. [...]