 Panaji is the capital of the state of Goa. It has a distinct Portuguese ambience as the church on the Main Square, baroque architecture, elegant villas, cobbled streets and imposing buildings have an impact of Portuguese culture. Lying along the left bank of the Mandovi River, Panaji offers an attractive view of terraced hills, a clutter of concrete buildings with beautiful balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches and a riverside promenade.
To bask in laidback atmosphere and a welcoming and cheerful hospitality,
Tours To Panaji city is one of the best tourist places in Goa . Some of the most interesting places in Panaji or say Panjim to visit are;
Suburb of Pato - near the main Kadamba
Bus Terminal, this suburban town gives refreshing experiences
away from the usual beaches of Goa.
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
– this magnificent church in Goa boasts of
a huge bell taken from an Augustinian monastery in Old
Goa.
Idalco Palace – this palace turned
secretariat belonged to Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur.
Statue of Abbé Faria – standing
near the Idalco Palace, this statue portrays a Goan
priest who became a renowned hypnotist.
Largo Da Igreja Church Square – Along
with basking in the beauty of this Portuguese baroque
style church you can also visit Jama Masjid and Mahalakshmi
Temple.
Fontainhas – this Old Portuguese quarter
lies west of Pato. You will see red-roofed cottages
along the sides of Altinho hill.
St Sebastian Chap el - at the end of a small square, this chapel stands lofty and unblemished. It houses religious relics including the image of Our Lady of Livramento, the Confraria and the Crucifix of the Inquisition.
Sao Tomé – this is a true
hub of taverns, tiny pubs and bars.
State Archaeological Museum – this
huge building houses a collection of colonial artifacts,
temple relics, prehistoric rock carvings and elegant
Jain bronzes.
Miramar - 3 km west along the Mandovi
River, this beach attracts thousands of tourists.
Bambolim – this minor beach is 7 km
from Panaji.
Dona Paula - 9 km southwest of Panaji,
this beach is enveloped with palms and casuarinas. It
offers water sports facilities, especially water scootering.
To reach Tours To Panaji city you need to come to Goa's airport at
Dabolim which is 29 km south of Panaji. Chartered flights
from Europe and major Indian cities such as Mumbai,
Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvanthapuram and Kochi
come here. Besides, the nearby railhead is at Vasco da Gama which is 30 km from Panaji. Trains come in here
from Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Also Kadamba Bus Stand is located 1 km to the east of
the main square.
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