Tourist Places of North Goa
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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