Plan Your Sightseeing Tour from Luxury Resorts in North Goa

[Akriti Yadav]

Luxury resorts in North Goa are a great place to unwind, let go, and relax completely in pleasant surroundings. So when you are well rested and enjoying your vacation at its best. it's time to plan a tour.  There’s a lot to see and admire in this state of India with options ranging from temples, mosques, beaches, towns, gardens, museums, to forts, and churches.

Listed below are some of the best options from where you can choose.

Important towns to visit

First up of course is Panaji, the capital city of the state. A charming, small city situated on the banks of Mandovi River. You will come across picturesque Latin style red-roofed houses, acacia and Gulmohar lined avenues, and well-maintained gardens. You can get a panoramic view from the hilltop here. Situated 11 km from Panaji is Pilar with schools, seminary, and church atop hillock commanding picturesque views of Zuari River and Mormugao Harbor. Margao is located 33 km from the capital in southern Goa known for its old imposing mansions. You can easily come here while staying at beach resorts in North Goa. Other important towns include Chandor, Mapusa, Vasco-Da-Gama, and Mormugao Harbor.

Churches, Temples, and Mosques

Some of the most important Goan churches are located in the old part of the city. This includes Bom Jesus Basilica from 16th century, St Francis Assisi Church, Se Cathedral, Santa Monica Nunnery, and Church of St Cajetan, remains of St Augustine Church, Viceroy’s Arch and many more. Important temples to visit are Shree Bhagavati Temple, Brahma Temple, Devi Sharvani, Datta Mandir, Shree Damodar Mandir, Gopal Ganapati Mandir, Kalikadevi Mandir, and Lairai Temple. Two prominent mosques in the state are SAFA Masjid in Ponda and JAMA Masjid in Sanguem located 26 Km from Margao.

Fort and Museums

When staying at luxury resorts in North Goa, you simply cannot ignore to pay a visit to the historic forts such as Auguada Fort located 18 km from Panaji. Built during 1609-1612 by Portuguese for commanding entry into Mandovi River and preventing any attacks on Old Goa. It consist of a spring inside the fort used for water supply, houses a central jail and a lighthouse nearby.  Various museums located in the state are a must visit if you wish to understand the history and culture of the place. Portrait Gallery and Archaeological Museum is located in Old Goa and the State Museum is situated in Panaji. Besides this, you can also visit the Bigfoot Gallery, galleries at Bom Jesus Basilica, St. Francis Convent and Se Cathedral.

Beach resorts in North Goa is a gateway to some of the world-renowned beaches. Besides this, North Goa has to offer a number of other natural bounties worth visiting such as Arvalem Waterfall and Caves, Kesarval Spring, Dudhsagar Waterfalls, and Mayem Lake.

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