GOA TOUR PAKEG BOOK NOW AASK TOUR AGRA india aasktourandtravel email asktourandtravel@gmail Goas long stretch of sandy coastline is renowned for its multitude of beaches. Theres something on offer for everyone, from luxury resorts to makeshift huts, and trance parties to tranquility. The Goa India beach thats right for you will depend on the kind of experience you want to have. Want water sports? Head to Baga. Want to hang with the hippies. Try Arambol. Prefer isolation? Agonda or Patnem might be the beach for you. Anjuna Flea Market The Anjuna flea market is held every Wednesday from morning until evening, except during the monsoon season, on the southern end of Anjuna Beach. The market has has exploded in size and attracts people from all over Goa. Its now got over 500 stalls, and is still growing. Youll find a huge assortment of goods there, but make sure you bargain. After a day of shopping til you drop, head over to Curlys beach shack and take in the sunset scene there. If one market isnt enough for you, the Saturday night market in Arpora (not far from Calangute Beach) is also worth checking out. It offers entertainment, including live music, as well as an eclectic range of food. Old Goa Once the magnificent Portuguese capital of Goa India, these days all that remains of Old Goa is a handful of imposing churches and cathedrals. They are amongst the largest in Asia though. Some of the buildings have now become archeological museums, and provide a fascinating display of Goas history. One of the most interesting buildings in Old Goa is the Convent and Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, built in 1521. Just opposite is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which contains the preserved remains of the body of Saint Frances Xavier, a revered missionary and the patron saint of Goa. The body is shown to the public every 10 years, with the next exhibition due in 2014. Old Goa is situated not far from Panaji, Goas current capital. Wildlife Sanctuaries Goa India isnt just all about beaches and churches. The states location along the mountainous Western Ghats is home to an array of birds and animals. Around 20% of Goa consists of wildlife sanctuaries. Theyre open all year round, although October to March are the best months to visit. The two main sanctuaries are Bhagwan Mahvir (of which Mollem National Park is a part) and Cotigao. On the fringe of the Mollem National Park youll find the imposing Dudhsagar Falls, where the water rages down from a huge height during and just after the monsoon season. Accommodations, provided by the Goa Forest Department, are available at both sanctuaries. For a very eco-friendly stay, try a mud hut at the Shanti Nature Resort in Mollem National Park.
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