Churches,Temples and Monuments

There are several Churches built in 16 th century in Goa. Basilica Bom Jesus is one of them. The Church contains relics of saint Francis Xavier. More ancient Churches, Mosques and Temples are also valuable sights of Goa.

                              

                                          Basilica Bom Jesus
          Old Goa, believed to be built in 1585.

Old Goa, Built in 1585

The statue of St. Francis Xavier can be seen here. It is in Old Goa, built in 1885

                   Chapel of Saint Catherine Church
     In Panjim, Old Goa. It was built in 1884.

                   The Church of St. Francis Assisi

Old Goa. Built in 1661

                           Santa Durga Temple

                            Lotus pond of the Temple

Goa Beaches

Goa is a land of beaches. All along its 100 kilometer coastal line we can see a number of beaches. Some of the beaches are crowed, some are not so crowded and others isolated. Crowded beaches are great commercial places also. The tourists get sun shades and mats on payment. Food is also served in some of the beaches. In beaches like Dona Paula there are conveniences of various water sports like water skiing, wind surfing, sports fishing, toboggan ski-biscuit etc.In all beaches luxury, deluxe and economy hotels are there for the convenience of the tourists

                                Crowded Calangute Beach

                                    My daughter near a beach

                                                    Mithi

Inside an old Museum

Goa has a good number of museums. It is difficult to visit all in a single day. Kudos to the Government of Goa who maintain these museums in good condition. We had time only to visit a few museums. Our children really enjoyed the museums. In some of them the walls are made of mud and peculiar shells which the Portuguese brought from Europe. The tiles are of ancient types imported from Europe. The terracotta artifacts and antique furniture will attract the attention of everybody.

                                         

               An ancient Portuguese museum building in margoa

                              Parimalendu and his wife

                                      Inside views of the museum                                   

A boat journey

Passenger cruises are operated from several parts of Goa. They take you through the Arabian sea for a 1 hour journey. It is one of Goa's memorable experiences. Its better to book in advance for ensure your seats. These cruises are comparatively cheaper. The passengers are served with food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) on payment. I took two pegs Fenny (It is an alcoholic liquid peculiar to Goa. This thing is prepared from Cashew fruits) during the journey. The journey was a memorable one. They had arranged dance and singing for children over the boat deck.  Chairs were also arranged for the spectators. My daughters and my friend's little son and daughter participated in the dancing foray. For the food and drinks you have to make additional payments.

            My daughter singing in the boat

Goa Car Rental

Goa Hotels and Tours have made the car rental easy. They arrange cars for you to see the various sites and locations. You can book well in advance through the site. (click the link) It is reliable and of moderate charges. if you rent a car the sight seeing becomes easier for you. You can take your own time at each and every locations. Otherwise you may depend upon the the Goa Tourism Development Corporation's luxury tourist buses. Only thing is that here they have stipulated time for each destinations and a guide to explain each and every locations.