On the eve of Muharram, four Mosques in Goa, to remember
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Portuguese influence in Goa. All those pretty ‘Donas’ and their Gorgeous Mando dances, all the yummy Portuguese Goan sweets and festivals are so well known today. Did you know that Goa also had a strong Muslim influence? In fact, before the Portuguese came to Goa, Adil Shah (The ruler […]
Have tourists lost faith in Goa’s Justice System?
Goa has received a lot of negative publicity due to the spate of crimes against foreign tourists in the last decade. These crimes have definitely tarnished the image of Goa, for the foreseeable future. One question on a lot of people’s minds is – Is Goa still safe for lone foreign tourists travelling to the […]
3000 bars to be shut down in Goa
Supreme Court ruling: No bars 500 metres from National and State Highways In December last year, the Supreme Court passed a ruling that liquor-selling bars and restaurants and liquor vendors located within 500 meters of National Highways and State highways across the country will have to shut down. Cancelling their licences owing to a rise in […]
Goa bags another prestigious Tourism award
Goa has won yet another award for tourism. The state picked up the accolade for “Best Beach Destination” at the India Travel Awards 2016. The award was collected by Mr. D.B Sawant, General Manager, GTDC, at the gala ceremony which took place at Novotel in Pune, recently. “Goa is bestowed with beautiful beaches across the […]
Goa to receive 99.99 crores for Development of Tourism
Goa’s coastal circuit development project received a nod from the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs. 99.99 crores for the project. The project aims at developing the coastal stretch at Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada jail in the North. According to Goa Tourism Minister, Dilip […]
Three kings church – the most (un)haunted place in Goa
Three kings church is located atop a hill in Cuelim. The church provides a good vantage point over nearby areas. The view from the hill of the ocean and paddy fields is truly poetic. On one side are lush green fields which keep the eyes busy and on the other side is the deep blue ocean. […]
Lakes of Goa You Must visit for Bliss
The popularity of Goa is mainly due to its beautiful beaches, but that’s not all Goa has. The beautiful lakes of Goa are not known to many. The lakes of goa have beautiful scenery which possess aura of flora and fauna. With their calm and natural ambiance and recreation facilities such as boating, they catch the attention […]
Medical Tourism in Goa -Boon or Bane?
Goa is a land of tranquillity and beauty. It is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India. Indians as well as foreign tourist flock to Goa for the ultimate vacation. After mining, tourism is the main source of revenue, but the field of tourism itself can be sub-divided. The Goa government is […]
Coral reefs – Underwater treasure of Goa
Funnily referred to as the ‘Housing complex’ of the ocean. Coral reefs in Goa add to its natural patrimony. Much like its beaches, these reefs are continuing to attract divers and visitors from across the globe. Some come to study these phenomenal structures of the ocean and some visit them for their beauty. What are coral reefs? […]
Can Football contribute to Tourism in Goa?
Goa is on track to be one of the cities to host the Fifa U-17 World Cup in 2017. In preparation for Fifa’s Flagship Youth tourney, Goa is set to host the finals of the Asian Football Confederation U-16 tournament later this year. This month, Goa will also host the AIFF Cup, which includes 5 […]
