Deccan
Odyssey (Day by Day) Tour Day 04 : Goa (Saturday)
Brilliant
lush green fields surrounding village and bamlets, white washed churches standing
out against occasional empty patches of startling red soil. Welcome to Goa, the
land of India's finest golden sand beaches, jungle clad hills, imposing ancient
churches and elegant mansions, splashed with colour ofbougainvillea. Goa is indeed
a great collage of sights, experiences and history.
Once in Goa, you
can start off with Old Goa. Take a walk amid the ruins, ramble in the vast gardens
and grounds of the old church buildings. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and
the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological
museum for Goan antiques.
Next, free time for a short walk in the city
of Panjim a Capital of Goa. City is built on the left bank of the Mandovi river
contains archbishop palace, a modern port, churches and long winding streets lined
with remarkably well preserved old houses. One can do some shopping to carry memories
of this beautiful State.
It's time for an afternoon finger licking Goan
delicacies.
Next stop is Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach with
casuarinas groves and tranquility. Visit Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim.
The day has ended, but it Goa, it is just the beginning. Non stop fun, virgin
beaches, ancients sites and caves, religious icons and shrines are set deep in
your mind as you head back to the Madgaon station. Wine and dine on board the
royal train. It's true, no matter how much time you have in Goa, it will always
seem too little.
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