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Places of Interest in Panaji |
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Dona Paula Beach :An idyllic and picturesque picnic spot commands a fine view of Zuari estuary and Marmugao Harbour.At the place where two famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea lies the once secluded bay of Dona Paula with the fine view of Marmugao Harbour. This place carries with it an aura both romantic and mythical. Here's a peek into this enigmatic scene.Dona Paula is nestled on a rocky, hammer shaped headland. This former fishing village has now become a commercialized location for beach resorts and restaurants. With the romance and myth attached to it, tourists throng the Dona Paula beach and Jetty in search of the mystery, besides indulging in water sports. |
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Old Goa Complex :At old Goa, about 15kms. from Panaji, rises a complex of ancient churches, monasteries and convents renowned for their unique architectural style and loftiness. The most famous are the Bisilica of Bom jesus built in 16th centaury, where the mortal remains of St. francis Xavier are enshrined, the Se Cathedral, which is the most imposing of all churches at A Old Goa. Its valuated interior overwhelms the visitor by its sheer grandeur. |
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Shree Manguesh Temple :20 kms. from panaji, at mangueshim in Ponda Taluka.It is located on a hillock surrounded by rolling green hills. Though small it has an air of distinctive elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a landmark in the countryside. This is a temple dedicated to lord shiva. |
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Distance Chart |
Agra - 1709 Km
Ahmedabad - 1068 Km
Akola - 963 Km
Allahabad - 1742 Km
Amritsar - 2358 Km
Bangalore - 592 Km
Bhopal - 1291 Km
Bhubaneswar - 1746 Km
Calcutta - 2187 Km
New Delhi - 1912 Km
Hyderabad - 747 Km
Indore - 1105 Km
Lucknow - 1877 Km
Shimla - 2254 Km
Srinagar - 2787 Km
Surat - 770 Km
Tiruchchirappalli - 929 Km
Tirupati- 837 Km
Vadodara - 955 Km
Varanasi - 1903 Km
Vijayawada - 873 Km
Vishakhapatnam - 1255 Km
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