Sub Destinations
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Abbe Faria statue, Panaji
The statue of Abbe Jose Custodia Faria, is that of a priest hypnotizing a woman and is located in a small square just near the Secretariat in Panjim. Abbe Faria was born in 1756 in Candolim and his childhood was quite eventful with his parents separated to become priest and nun respectively. He was bestowed priesthood in 1777 at Lisbon after completion of his education...
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Adbar Khana : This pavilion located close to Anup Talao. It’s popularly believed that this is where fruits and drinking water for Akbar was kept by the trusted aides. This two storied pavilion, overlooking the open court and the Anup Talao is often (wrongly) referred as Girl’s School.
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Aga Khan Jamatkhana, Panaji
Aga Khan Jamatkhana is located near Azad Maidan, in Panaji of Goa. It serves as the main place of worship for Shias, the second largest sect of believers in Islam.
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Agonda Beach
Agonda beach is a small, picturesque and secluded beach 37 Km from the town of Margao, where nature lovers can find peace of mind. It is relatively deserted due to its distances from the main cities. Agonda Beach is a three-kilometer long and lonely beautiful cove of white sand that is fringed with palms and casuarinas. It is dominated by a large hill to its south.
The fort of Cabo...
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Agra Gate: One of the gateways to the walled city. The gate faces towards the direction of Agra, hence the name.
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Aguada beach is located in the north of Goa and 4km away from Sinquerim beach in Goa. With its exotic tropical beauty the pristine Aguada beach attracts tourists all over the world and India just like bees are attracted towards fresh blossoms. The people of frigid regions where sunrays don't reach adequately flock to India, especially Goa, for its vast array of sun-bathed beaches. That is the...
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Ajmeri Gate: Ajmeri Gate, built in 1644, to the south–west of Shahjahanabad with a square plan, has high arched openings. The Sepoy Mutiny or the first war of Indian independence in 1857 was fought at this venue also. The road, through this gate, leads to the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, and hence its name. A lovely park surrounds the gate. The madrasa (Islamic school of learning) of Nawab...
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Ajmeri Gate, built in 1644, to the south–west of Shahjahanabad with a square plan, has high arched openings. The Sepoy Mutiny or the first war of Indian independence in 1857 was fought at this venue also. The road, through this gate, leads to the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, and hence its name. A lovely park surrounds the gate. The madrasa (Islamic school of learning) of Nawab Ghaziuddin Bahadur...
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This square, domed building once acted as the entrance to the mosque, but is now tucked away behind the minar. Inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone screens.
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Ala-ud-din-Khilji set out to build a tower twice as high as the Qutub Minar, but died after a mere 24.5 m was complete. The first story stands to this day.
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Alchi Choskor is a beautiful temple situated in the village with same name that lies on the banks of the Indus River. This temple is around 70 km away from Leh on the main Leh-Srinagar Highway. It is also known as Alchi Gompa, and is approximately 1,000 years old. This temple is an ideal study centre of Buddhism and is managed by the monks of Likir.
The village is largely populated by Hindus and...
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Alorna Fort
The Alorna fort is situated in the Village of Alorna which is about 30 km from Mapusa and 10 km east off NH 17 from Malpem in Pernem. It was built by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi in the 17th century. The fort had four guns and in the year 1746, the fort was captured by Marquis of Castello Novo (later known as Marquis of Alorna) from the Bhonsles. The possession however was short lived....
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Altinho, Panaji
Altinho has derived it’s name from the Portuguese word; meaning tall. This hilltop locality was once the home of the elites of Goa. An upmarket area, it is still home to the radio station, the Chief Minister's residence and the Archbishop's Palace.
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Amarnath Cave, perched at an altitude of 3,888 m, is a holy cave dedicated to lord Shiva. Considered as an integral part of ancient Hindu mythology, this cave is believed to be 5,000 years old. The dimensions of this cave are 60 ft in length, 15 ft in height and 30 ft in width.
As per the legends, this cave has an important religious significance as it was here that Lord Shiva revealed the...
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Amthane Dam
The Amthane dam lies in a splendid location approximately 20 km from Mapusa. It is not yet developed for tourists and picnickers but is a nice place to unwind.
The dam supplies raw water to the nearby Sanquelim water treatment plant. It is not a big one but has a scenic view of the catchment and Sahyadri range beyond from the mouth of the dam.
The Amthane dam may be visited by taking...
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In Chowara, a small fishing village, with a variety of sightseeing destinations such as 6 km from Kovalam beach is the beautiful and ancient Analothbhava Matha Church. Another splendid hill top temple that can be visited is Ayyappa temple. The hill top Pulikudi Azhimala Shiva Temple is surrounded by dense forests and scenic views. Look over the white sand beaches and tiny fishing hamlets.
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Anguri Bagh: These formal 85 square geometric gardens lie to the left of the fort. During shahjahan's time, the beauty of the gardens was considerably enhanced by decorative flower beds.
Image Credit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/varunshiv/3531694568/in/set-72157618159205544
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Anjuna Beach (Mapusa)
Situated 18 km from Panaji, the capital of Goa, Anjuna Beach is famous for its reveling parties. Located in the north part of Goa, Anjuna Beach is one of the hot destinations of beach lovers. The white sands of the beach and the red laterite rocks create a unique arrangement. The red laterite rocks are sometimes called as the jewels of Anjuna.
Apart from the sun, sand, beach...
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Ankh-Michauli ( Blind-man's Buff House) : Thanks to the way it is constructed , people often attribute this building the game of hide and seek. And even extended that to the level that Akbar played the hide and seek game with the women of the harem! Most likely this is the vault house of the palace where valuables were kept in the safe custody.
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Anup Mahal courtyard has a throne set in a pool of water, bringing alive the sensitivity the rulers showed in their building environment. A formal set of sandstone staircases, and the wooden Durbar Hall are additions made early in this century by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
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