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PLACES
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Arvalem Pandava & Rivana Caves,
Arvalem Waterfalls, World’s famous Dudhsagar Waterfalls,
Kesarval Spring-One can bathe that has medicinal care,
Cumbarjua Canal,
Turtle Nesting Sites,
Selaulim Dam,
Mayem, Netravalli & Carambolim Lakes,
Wildlife Sanctuaries at Mollem National Park & Cotigao,
Bondla Forest & Zoo,
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary,
Spice Plantation,
Astronomical Observatory,
Forts at Aguanda, Chapora, Aldona Tiracol & Reis Magos Fort.
Wings & Fins
Visit the Bat Island for Manuel Snorkelling and under Sea walk, besides Dolphins Spotting and Fishing. (Fishing Rods provided at Island)
Daily River Cruises showcase Goan Culture with Music and plenty of Entertainment on Board venturing deep into the sea.
i) Sunset Cruises
ii) Sundown Cruises
iii) Full Moon cruises
iv) Casino Carvelle Ship- to try your luck
CHURCHES
Velha Goa the old capital of the Portuguese, is practically an open air museum. The magnificent l6th century city once known as Goa Dourada (Golden Goa) rivalled the European cities in splendour and wealth. Today some of that grandeur can be seen in the imposing churches, convents and monasteries that remain. They have high vaulted roofs and lavish baroque interiors with carved and gilded altar pieces and statues.
The majestic Tuscan style Se Cathedral dedicated to St. Catherine da Se has some of the finest examples of religious art. The little chapels that lie off the main nave are beautifully ornamented in different styles. Nearby is the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. The Archaeological Museum is housed in the adjacent convent.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus enshrines the miraculously preserved remains of St. Francis Xavier - displayed in an exquisitely crafted silver casket resting on a multi-hued Italian marble base. The imposing structure supported externally by buttresses has an elaborately gilded altar.
The St. Cajetan Church close by, modelled on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, is topped by a dome.
Halfway up a nearby hill is the massive Convent of St. Monica constructed in 1627 AD, and at the top are the majestic ruins of the St. Augustine's Church.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
Four attractive wildlife sanctuaries preserve thick forests and habitats along the slopes of the Western Ghats.
These include the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km east of Panaji), the Bondla Sanctuary (55 km from Panaji) and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km south of Panaji). The wet deciduous forests of these preserves have abundant birdlife and are the habitat of animals like the bison, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, chital, pangolin, etc.
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary located on the island of Chorao along the river Mandovi, close to Panaji, has mangrove forests and varieties of water birds visiting from as far as Siberia.
FESTIVALS
Christmas is a special time of almost universal festivity. Families get together and an air of excitement pervades the state. Various local Christian and Hindu festivities include the Feast days of patron saints of villages and temple festivals.
In February/March the Samba Carnival is celebrated for four days with colourful processions, floats and dances at Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Mapusa.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a very special festival for Goans. During the days of celebration people return to their ancestral homes and the little villages and towns hum with excitements, as various ceremonies are observed.
Diwali is celebrated as the victory of good over evil and effigies of Narkasur are burnt throughout the state.
The Shigmotsav is the local version of the festival of Holi which is celebrated for one week. Parades with colourful floats with mythological themes are taken out in all major towns.
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