The former Portuguese enclave of GOA, midway down India’s southwest coast, has been a holiday destination since colonial times,
when British troops and officials used to travel here from across the country for a spot of “R&R”.
Back then, the three Bs – bars, brothels and booze – were the big attractions. Now it’s the glorious, golden, palm-fringed beaches spread along the state’s 105km-coastline that pull in the tourists – around two million of them each winter.
Shantadurga Temple is a large temple complex 33 km from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka. A small laterite mud shrine was built and the deity was installed here. The mud-shrine was converted into a beautiful temple whose foundation stone was laid in 1730 and the temple was completed in 1738 and renovated in 1966.
Among some of the most popular forts of Goa are Fort Aguada, Chapora Fort, Terakhol Fort and so on. Mormugao Fort in Goa is a significant fort among forts of Goa. Goa Beaches, Markets, Old Goa, Wildlife Sanctuaries etc. are the places you should not miss in Goa.
Places to Visit:
- Aguada Fort
- Church of Mary
- Shantadurga Temple