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January 23rd, 2012 | 
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Colva beach is situated about 6 km from Margao City, Goa. It is situated around 40 km from Panaji (Panjim), the capital of Goa, India. The distance of Colva beach from the Benaulim beach where tourists often go to spend some quiet moments is only 2 km. Colva beach of south Goa is the most popular beach in Goa. This picturesque beach is less packed than Anjuna and Calanguate beach. This is the beach where tourists want to only relax, relax and relax. According to popularity, this picturesque beach has the honor of being second after Calanguate beach.
Colva is not one of the traditionally known beaches of Goa. As compared to other popular destinations it is a more recent discovery. But whatever it may be it is 20-km long bliss of virgin white sands, palm fringed,and sun beaches. Undoubtedly, Colva is the most popular beach of Goa. Off lately, the quiet life of Colva
has been punctuated by the number of hotels and buildings that have come up here in quick succession of one another. The annual religious event of Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus) is held at the church in Colva since the 17th century.
Specaility Of Colva Beach
Many choose to go to the Goa Colva beach to experience a change from the crowded Anjuna or Calangute beaches. Colva beach in Goa is one beach which is usually less crowded. There are many shacks lined up along the Colva beach which offers you delicious Goan cuisine to be washed down by innovative cock-tails. Sit in one of those shack, savour the mouth-watering food while looking at the vast sea in front of you.
Though there are eating joints and hotels around Colva, the Colva beach still manages to keep its serenity in tact. Unlike Anjuna or Calangute, Colva beach in Goa gained popularity only lately. Over the years, many hotels and buildings have sprung from nowhere in and around these beaches in Goa. Colva beach is one of those beaches in this small Indian state of Goa that is developing at a very good pace.
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Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations : Periyar – Cochin – Goa – Mumbai
Day 01: Periyar
On arrival at Periyar, you will be taken on a tour of the sanctuary. The night will be spent at Periyar.
Day 02: Periyar – Cochin
From Periyar, you will be taken to Kottayam. Tour the backwaters of this paradise on earth. Take a cruise to Alleppey. After disembarking at Alleppey, you will be driven to Cochin.
Day 03: Cochin
Tour the ancient port city of Cochin, famed for its ancient maritime links to civilizations in Europe, Asia and Africa. Visit the Mattancherry Palace, the St. Francis Church and the Synagogue. 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. With everlasting memories of the day spend night at hotel.
Day 04: Cochin – Goa
In the morning, you will be taken to the Cochin airport, from where you will take a flight to Goa. Overnight at Goa.
Day 05: Goa
Tour this beach paradise. Spend the day at the beach, explore the old churches, visit the ancient monuments at Goa.
Day 06: Goa – Mumbai
Take a flight to Mumbai from Goa. After arriving at Mumbai, you will be taken to a hotel where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Day 07: Mumbai
Tour this busy western metropolis, the financial capital of India. The Elephanta Caves are the highlight of the Mumbai visit. The Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens are also a must visit.
Day 08: Departure from Mumbai
You will be taken to the Mumbai airport, from where you will board a flight for home
Day 09 – Hospet
Come with us this morning to explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijaynagar empire, (13 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka.. Overnight at hotel.
One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small beach is a splendid retreat for sea worshippers, located about 16-km from Berhampur. Once a humming seaport, Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs that are conducive to introspection and conviviality.
One can still see the crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial activity. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the Blue Bay of her backwaters continue to lure the water babies. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer’s delight and excellent for sailing.
Discovery of a Holiday Hideout
Originally, a small fishing village on the coast of Orissa, it was so named when a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was constructed some time in the 18th century. Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished for its magnificent beach and was discovered as a perfect winter resort.
The East India Company built huge warehouses and godowns because the trade with Burma had picked up and Gopalpur had become a trading point for rice from Rangoon. In those days, there were dances and parties that continued until the early hours and wealthy Bengalis from Calcutta made it their holiday home.
Goa the tropical paradise is one of the most happening and visited paradise in India. Goa Tourism is simply irresistible coupled virgin beaches with beckoning tropical palm trees, mesmerizing wildlife parks and sanctuaries, fasinating rich culture and traditions, picturesque waterfalls, scenic sightseeing spots, colourful fairs and festivals and the wonderful accommodation facilities of beach resorts.
Tourism in Goa is adomed with the beguilling charm of the stunning beaches whose beauty and splendor are simply beyond words to describe. Today Goa has become internationally famousdue to its unparallel splendor of the tourism attractions that galore visitors from across the world.
Beaches In Goa
Anjuna Beach
Anjuna beach finds equal favor amongst all kinds of crowds, be it a group of overlanders, monks, defiant ex-hippies, artists, seers, researchers or just someone looking for a place to rejuvenate. The place has life and enthusiasm written in its air. The all night long beach parties, the Christmas to New Year frenzy or the swanky full moon parties, Anjuna is always up for it. On a day trip to Anjuna you can savor the best delights at the famous flea market or the shopping hangout off the beach or else you can enjoy the easy strolls on a moonlit night on the cool silvery sands.
8-km west of Mapusa, Anjuna is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. The sea is calm so you can enjoy swimming or enjoy the allure of sunset from any of the beach resorts’ balcony. Enjoy the funky music and loud beach parties that are a fixture of Anjuna. For the gourmets Anjuna offers the best of western seafood. You can choose from amongst any of the beachfront or village hotels. All of them are equally simple and serve equally delighting food and chilled beer.
Candolim Beach
Candolim is the best beach, for those who want to spend some time in solitude and insolence,away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, though one cannot expect too much of facilities there. It is the best place to rejuvenate one’s senses by hiring out a beach umbrella and satisfying one’s taste buds with a variety of good food available there. A visit to this beach is very relaxing and very appropriate for practicing, Yoga & Meditation, as it is less crowded and quite peaceful, as compared to Anjuna or Calangute beaches, because there aren’t any resorts all around the beach.
As a part of a 30 km stretch, of beach coastline along the Arabian Sea, that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach, Candolim is a North Goan beach, which makes it the first beach that can be approached from the city of Panaji.
Baga Beach
Baga Beach is located just 10-km west of Mapusa and extends essentially out of Calangute Beach. It is quaintly located by the Arabian Sea on the west coast of Goa. It is nestled in the rocky, wooded headland. Unlike the very crowded and busy Calangute, Baga has many unperturbed nooks with unspoiled scenic beauty that is more varied than just the plain beach of Calangute. The Beach receives most of its tourist influx from the British package tourists. It has a beautiful retreat house serenely located atop a hill.
Baga beach is quite a hit with western tourists who love its water sports and fishing expeditions. Baga has the best restaurants in Goa. From standard beach shacks to rustling pizzerias and terrace cafes serving real espresso coffee, Baga has all types of foodie destinations.
Dona Paula Beach
Dona Paula is 7-km from Panjim and is different from other Goan beaches in the sense that this is one of the beaches that’s washed by both the Goan sea and the goan rivers. This beach of Goa carries with it an aura of both romance and myth. It is said to be haunted by lost love of Dona Paula de Menezes. Dona Paula Beach is also house to the Governor of Goa, known as Cabo Raj Bhavan.
Besides Dona Paula itself there are Miramir beach, which lies 4-km north of Dona Paula, and the Vainguinim Beach, which is situated 1-km west of the beach side. The National Oceanographic Institute was set up to study the diverse marine biology. The major attraction of the institute is its Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Center.
Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach-Lying against the estuary of the river Mandovi,it is just 3 km from Panaji in the north of the state and a km away from Dona Paula. Also known as, Gaspar Dias,it is a lovely golden beach of soft sand,occupied by a thick grove of shady palms, facing the blue Arabian Sea and forming a dense canopy over the area. As the word ‘Miramar’ in Portuguese, means, the viewing of the sea, so one can have a panoramic view of the sea, and the Aguada fort just across the Mandovi River.
The most captivating, view is created ,when this 2 km long coast of fine , soft & silvery sand bed sparkles in the moonlight.It provides the much-desired solitude & isolation, for those who want a few moments of life away from the crazy crowd of the city,as it is not too much crowded.Its good location, peaceful & quiet atmosphere makes it an ideal place.
Colva Beach
Colva is not one of the traditionally known beaches of Goa. As compared to other popular destinations it is a more recent discovery. But whatever it may be it is 20-km long bliss of virgin white sands, palm fringed,and sun beaches. Undoubtedly, Colva is the most popular beach of Goa. Off lately, the quiet life of Colva has been punctuated by the number of hotels and buildings that have come up here in quick succession of one another. The annual religious event of Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus) is held at the church in Colva since the 17th century.
You can savor a quiet stroll on the silvery sands of the Colva Beach on a moonlit night or a sunbath on the golden sands of Colva on sunny morning. That certainly makes your stay at Colva an utterly romantic experience.
The resort is essentially an amusement park located close to Chennai’s city center. The resort comprises of some lush green parks that are lined up with some wonderful trees. VGP Golden Beach Resort offers a nice place as egress from the techno life. Well paved side walks, parks and the shades of the trees provide a natural climate that is quite refreshing. The resort hosts a number of activities for fun and frolic. The popular rides and games at the resort include go-kart, dashing car, water chute, super trooper, giant wheel, aero-ship, jumping frog, children’s merry go round, super jet, break dance, dragons belly, jungle safari, roller coaster and many other.
The rides like go-kart, dashing car and water chute form the speciality of the resort. One can see the jubilant faces of people of all ages in these rides. For children super trooper and giant wheel is one thing not to be missed.
The resort also provides for various contemporary, cultural and folk shows. The discotheque at the Ecstasy Land, which forms an integrated complex, can be seen rolling and rumbling with youth. Other features of the Ecstasy Land include an open air seating stage, banquet and conference halls, bar and a private beach.
The resort houses a number of food courts. The Rain Forest restaurant is very popular restaurant within the resort premises. The restaurant and other food courts serve a variety of continental and popular food dishes.
Goa is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. A holiday makers paradise Goa’s major charm lies in its sun kissed beaches. The beaches in Goa are an amalgamation of serene beauty, excellent Goan cuisines, flea markets, and swaying palm trees. The coastline of Goa stretches over 125 km and the beaches cover an area of 83 km. The beaches in Goa are a major cause for the tourism of the state. The beaches in Goa are speckled with quaint little beach shacks that serve ice cold mocktails and spicy Goan cuisine.
The innumerable beaches in Goa offer something for everyone, from seafood shacks, to luxury resorts to beach huts, trance parties to tranquility. If you want to be amidst all the din and happenings of the state then the beaches of North Goa are perfectly suitable and in case you want to relax in complete solitude then the beaches of South Goa form the perfect destination for you.
The beaches in South Goa are an ideal destination for honeymoon couples. The beaches in South Goa are less crowded, clean, less commercialized and offer the silence and calm that is sought after by privacy seekers. Most of the resorts in South Goa offer enthralling views of the Arabian Sea and private dining restaurants by the sea shore. The beaches in South Goa are also an ideal place for long cruise rides and fishing.
On the other hand the beaches in North Goa are fully commercialized. Most of the beaches in North Goa offer a range of water sports, fine food and wine, upmarket restaurants, dolphin sightseeing, yoga, tai chi, reiki and ayurvedic massage therapies. Mostly foreign and local tourists are found in the active beaches of North Goa. Foreigners are seen sun bathing for hours on the sandy beaches of north Goa.
North Goa Beaches
The beaches in north Goa stretch over a distance of 30 kilometers. The beautiful beaches are the venues of entertaining parties, carnivals and adventure sports activities. The beaches in North Goa are -
* Arambol
* Morjim
* Chapora
* Vagator
* Anjuna
* Baga,
* Calangute
* Candolim
* Sinquerim
* Bambolim
* Miramar
* Dona Paula
Anjuna, Vagator, Baga, Dona Paula and Bambolim are among the most famous beaches in Goa. They offer a great deal of relaxation and recreation to the tourists.
South Goa beaches
The beaches in South Goa offer tourists relatively quieter and secluded ambience, along with splendid natural beauty. The beaches of south Goa are
* Bogmalo
* Majorda
* Colva
* Benaulim
* Varca
* Cavelossim
* Mobor
* Canaguinim
* Agonda
* Palolem
About 5km from the city centre on the east coast, largest part of the seafront occupied by Rama Krishna Beach alias RK beach is located. A great spot to spend time leisurely. the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) and the VUDA jointly developed The R.K. Beach. The added attractions of the RK beach are the submarine museum, visakha museum, sri ramakrishna mission ashram, an aquarium, the Kali Temple, statues of prominent personalities, road side restaurants and parks. ‘Victory at Sea’ the war memorial at the shore of the beach which was constructed as a homage to soldiers of the 1971 war is worth visiting.
Attractive Beaches All Over The Places
Lawson’s Bay Beach
Ahead of the RK beach on the way to Kailasagiri Hill with golden sands and lush green vegetation, Lawson’s Bay beach is located. The beach is ideal for sea bathing and surfing due to the shallow crystal clear water. Sometimes known as Pedawaltair beach is a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty for miles together.
Rishikonda Beach
Thickly covered hill and an ideal tourist destination, Rishikonda beach located 13kms from Visakhapatnam is a beautiful scenic, great leisure spot to spend time. The 14th century Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple surrounded by seven hills is located in Rishikonda. With golden sands and vast stretch of water the lovely rishikonda beach is the best beach in Vizag. For water skiing, sunbathing, wind surfing and swimming and water sports enthusiast it is an ideal destination. For accomudation individual rental cottages, a restaurant and other amenities the tourist complex here is well equipped with a tourist lodge.
Yarada Beach
Fabulous landscape with its exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green stretch of hills is offered to one by Yarada beach, located 15kms away from Vizag city. This beach could be an ideal spot for a day out which is nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the Bay of Bengal on one side. The calm and shallow waters are perfect for kids too. The Yarada beach offers a relaxed and private setting.
Places To Visit
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic eastern ghats of India.It is situated in the scenic eastern ghats with its natural settings. The zoo is flanked by hills on either side and attracts many visitors from all over the country. Zoo is 4 Km before Rishikonda beach, it is close on Monday, If you are not taking your vehicle inside then prepare for a walk for 2 KM in one side. Inside drinking water and canteen facilities are available. There is a toy train also. The main gate of the zoo is at NH 5 and other end is at beach road side. Zoo time is from 9 AM to 5 PM. Adults Rs 15, Child Rs 5, Camera Rs 15 and Video Camera Rs 100. A vehicle with five persons can be taken inside for a fee of Rs 200. It has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds.
Vuda Park
VUDA Park, also called Taraka Rama Park was named after former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N T Rama Rao. The Park is developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) near the Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam. VUDA Park is one of the most attractive spots in Visakhapatnam. Musical Fountain, Boating, Skating Ring, Horse and Camel Riding. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. It is the ideal place for all to spend evenings and leisure times on seashore with eye catching and eco-rich surroundings. With a green playfield, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a children’s park, boating and swimming facilities makes this park a good place to spend time.The Entrance Plaza extends makes the visitors to have memorable moments of joy. Every day thousands of people visit the VUDA Park. It is another landmark in the tourism chapters of Visakhapatnam. The first of its kind in the whole south Asia.
Many tourists from across the country of India visit this town of Orissa to have a glimpse of the tourist attractions of Puri. These tourist destinations of Puri contribute heavily to the tourism industry of Orissa.There are a number of Puri temples, which constitute one of the main attractions at Puri. All these temples are visited by innumerable tourists, particularly by the people who are ardent devotees of the religion of Hinduism.
Some of the most commonly visited temples at Puri are the Jagannath Temple, the Gundicha Ghar Temple, Konark Temple, the Loknath Temple and the Ardhasani Temple. All these temples have their individual identities.There are quite a few maths in this town of Puri. Some of the commonly visited maths of the town are the Suna Goswami Math, the Jagannath Ballav Math and the Govardhana Math.
Apart form the Lord Jagannatha Temple, Rath Yatra is another religious attraction of the city. Held in the month of July, it is a procession of Lord Jagannatha and his siblings from the temple to Gundicha Mandir which is at a distance of 3 km. One more thing that makes tourist visit Puri is the Puri beach festival. With many performances and classical dance shows, it is a perfect representation of culture of Orissa.
Tourist Attractions
Jagannatha Temple
Puri is one of the most sacred cities in India and is called the temple town of Orissa. It is home to the world famous Lord Jagannatha Temple and the Puri beach which are the most visited destination in Orissa. This is also the place where you can be the part of the divine Rath Yatra. Apart from all these, you can also make a day excursion to Konark, which is famous for magnificent Sun Temple.
Chilka Lake
Chilka Lake is definitely the most favored natural attraction in Orissa. Situated southwest to Puri, it is the largest freshwater inland lake in Asia. It covers an area of around 1165 sq. km. Although the size decreases drastically during the dry season and sometimes reaches to 906 sq. km. The lake is located just by the side of Bay of Bengal and is separated by a sandy area. The lake is considered as an important wildlife habitat. Chilka sanctuary is home to more than 150 species of migratory as well as resident birds. You will find most of them on the Nalaban Island which has been recognized as a bird sanctuary. The aquatic life here is also quite varied. There are around 225 species of fish found here along with dolphins.
Puri Beach
Beaches in Puri are probably the best of all that are there on the eastern side of India. Tourists flock to the beach almost throughout the year, but the best time to visit the beach is during the famous Puri Beach Festival which is held early in November. This five day festival is a lot like the Goa festival with fashion shows and Rock concerts continuing throughout the night. There are also classical dance performances. In fact, the Puri Beach Festival turns out to be a perfect mirror of Orissa culture.
Konark Sun Temple
Konark is situated just 35 km from Puri. It is famous for the magnificent Sun Temple which is dedicated to Sun God. Built in 1278 CE by Ganga King Narsimha Deva, the temple became renowned for its architectural supremacy and spectacular carvings. The temple is thought to be the chariot of Sun God. It has 24 wheels around the temple, 7 horses pulling the temple, two lions guarding the entrance. It is situated on the eastern coast and is said to be.