Your very own space on this site! Alerts on the latest action on your contributions. Know what your friends have been upto. Check out the latest on the site. Active only when Logged in

Find easy and convenient Driving Directions to popular tourist places and getaways around your city. Marked travel routes and interactive Travel maps of India. Visit Directions »

Picture Gallery
Destination Features
Hotel Reviews
Events
Travel Q & A
Travel Blogs
Travel Buddies
Travelogues
Travel Directions
Travel Helpdesk

Destination Features

India Travel Guide: Sightseeing & things to do, getting there & stay options…honest advice & travel tips shared by real travelers

What to see Goa has a bit of everything from beautiful old style homes with beautiful antique furniture, churches, temples, beaches, and historic places to a lot of fun places. Then there's also that lazy laid back lifestyle that is a must to see, plus if you are up to it, Goa has it's fair amount of late night entertainment spots. Catching all of that on one trip is impossible, but try and enjoy as many flavours of Goa as possible, Historical Viceroy's Arch The original structure was built by Francis Ad Gama (the great grandson of Vasco ad Gama). This structure has been built in two phases, the second phase included the addition of two tiers with a statue of St Catherine on top and one of Vasco Da Gama on the granite façade facing the river. However, the façade on the riverside is facetted with greenish granite. Gateway of Adil Shah's Palace There's not much left of the gateway apart from the basalt pillars and a lintel. This was the entrance to the main palace of the King that also housed a prison in one of its wings. Visit this place to check out the beautiful doorway and the grillwork, a gorgeous example of the Indo-Muslim influence. The grill has a Muslim look to it whereas the architrave a Hindu influence. The tower of St Augustine. This tall-dilapidated structure overpowers visitors with its dynamism. Even if in ruins it retains its original height of 46 meters (150 feet) and overlooks the entire city of old Goa. What we now see is a mere skeleton of the old square tower and the impressive church. The place has as tall a story as the tower itself, during construction; the high vault fell down twice. But, when completed the Italian architect and his son stood under the vault and asked for a heavy cannon to be fired to test the stability of the structure. A must visit. » Museums and Memorials Archeological museum at the Covent of St Francis of Assisi This was established in the convent in 1964. What's interesting is the eclectic collection of 60 portraits of Portuguese viceroys and governor's of Goa. What it also now houses is the statue of St Catherine from the Viceroy's arch. What's worth a view here are sati scones, coins and wooden Christian iconography not to forget the stones with Marathi and Persian inscriptions on them. The best parts of the museum are the grey basalt stone statues of Vishnu and a standing Surya both from the Kadamba period. Then there is Goa State Museum was opened in 1973 and has on exhibit a rich collection of arts and artifacts divided into various sections. The museum is open Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. » In and around Mapusa is 13 kms from Panaji and is famous for its Friday market. If you like to shop, make sure you have a Friday to spare in Mapusa. It is a small town in north Goa. Margao (Madgaon) is the second largest city in Goa and is very much a commercial metropolis with a city circle where all roads meet. Margao has a lovely 18 km stretch of silvery sand: Palolean, Betul and Colva. For the religiously inclined, a trip to Chandreshwar Bhutnath temple and the Rachol Seminary here are a must. Vasco-Da-Gama : Earlier Sambahji, this town is now called Vasco by the locals. This well planned city, is the railway terminus for passenger service coming from the south. Goa's only airport, Dabolim is also 4 km from Vasco, at the other end. The Marmagoa port is very close to here, you can catch cruise liners docking here occasionally. The town has developed because of the nave ships that bank here. Old Goa No visit to Goa is complete without a visit to Old Goa, the Golden Goa of the 16th century when it was the "Rome of the Orient". Magnificent churches sumptuous buildings, stately mansions and narrow streets once characterized the 3sq miles of old Goa. Today it's a small village surrounded by the huge churches and convents built during its heyday, and which attract visitors from many parts of the world. Old Goa is only nine kilometers east of Panaji and was founded by Alfonso de Albuquerque. » Beaches Warning: please do not try to get into the water on any of these beaches during the monsoons. The waves, soft spots and underwater currents are very unpredictable. Arambol Arambol's best beach is the tiny Paliem beach at the foot of the Waghcolomb hill, about 200 mts from here is a fresh water lake that could meet all your fishing requirements. Arambol itself has a long beach stretch, both rocky and sandy. Its main attractions are the nearby hot water springs, paragliding and relative serenity. Mandrem Beach Head here to stay in one of the stilt homes. It's a great way to see the waves come in. Another beach close by is the Junas beach, access to this however might be difficult as a creek runs close to it, but its great if you do not mind walking through at low tide Vagator beach This beach is split into two halves, one the north Vagator beach and the other the Ozrant beach, also called as mini-vagator beach. Head here to go to the fresh water spring that's at the foot of the hill 100 metres from the beach. It's also a stones' throw away from Charpora fort. A lot of good Israeli food dots the area here. Anjuna beach One of the better travelled to beaches, this one got famous because of the Wednesday day flea market. The beach itself is beautiful, but can be quite deserted on any other day of the week. Calangute beach Calangute is a vast sandy beach that stretches to Baga on one side and Candolim on the other. The sea can be very rough. This is Goa's most crowded and most commercialised beach. This beach is always completely packed with shacks in the season time and the sands are dotted with loungers full of people tanning themselves brown. Candolim beach A quiet beach to come to watch the sun sink into the water. This is where you will also see River Princess a sinking ship that's been in shallow waters for the last few years. There are many inroads from the main road that lead to the beach, find your own way here. Miramar beach This is Chowpatty of Goa, you have fast food racks right across the main road towards the beach. A lot of locals frequent this beach. During the IFFI (film festival, end Nov) open-air movie screenings are carried out on this beach. Bogmalo beach This is one of Goa's most picturesque beaches, you can see planes take off and land from here, it is bounded by green hills on three sides, and you can see the Grande island a few metres away from you into the sea. It is a small and almost deserted beach though about 8 km south from Vasco Da Gama, and 4 km from Goa's airport. Colva beach This is one of the bigger beaches in South Goa, second to Utorda beach where the famous Zeebop stands. This beach is practically a shopper's paradise; it is South Goa's equivalent to north Goa's Calangute, only a quieter version. Palolem beach The far end of Goa, this is the most peaceful beach Goa has, the waters are not rough at all, and swimming here can be quite relaxing. This beach has quite become a tourists paradise, the food, people, living accommodation that are close to the beach too have been created keeping their clientele in mind. It is sometimes referred to as the Goa's 'Lost Paradise'. Don't forget to walk on this beach at night. » Forts Tiracol fort At the extreme north tip of Goa stands Fort Tiracol, this has now become a historic fort hotel, but has retained its old structure and looks, the statue of Jesus in the church square inside the fort is a great one to see. Chapora Fort This one's been made famous by the Hindi blockbuster Dil Chahta Hain. It's a great fort to go too if you do not mind climbing up to the high walls, no cars, bikes go up to the fort. But the view from this fort is simply beautiful, you can see the long stretch of the sea and the entire neckline of Goa's beaches from here Aguada Fort This is one fort that is divided into two halves, there is a lower Aguada and an upper Aguada, both ends about 500 meters apart. The Portuguese built the fort in 1609-1612. It was built to protect the city from potential attacks. A spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that called there. The fort presently houses the Central Jail. Cabo Fort (Raj Bhavan) About 9 km from Panaji, the Cabo Fort lies on the peninsula at Dona Paula, and is now the Governors residence. Years ago this fort used to be a Franciscan Convent, but was later attached to the fort. This is one fort you really can't get into! » Wildlife Sanctuaries Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Is one the smallest preserves in India, the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is 10 kms northeast of the Usgao Tisk village in north Goa. It houses animals such as the black-faced langurs, Indian bison, jackal and wild boar are commonly found here. Various species of deer can also be spotted. Besides being home to animals, this preserve is also a treat for bird watchers and butterfly spotters. It also has a tiny zoo. You can go for elephant rides in this park. For Adventure Freaks Goa offers various distractions for those who seek. You can go to Betul or Agonda for angling, but if you prefer to be a lounger, go to Betul where divers will bring back clams for you from the sea. All you need is a good camera and some imagination to take your 'clam-hunting' or 'angling at sea' photographs to show back at home. At Anjuna you can bungee jump from a 25-meter crane. You can at least pump all the adrenalin back to your brains for later use. If you feel there are too many people around you, go on one of the crocodile trips or the dolphin-watching trip. You can take a half-day cruise and watch them from the deck or swim with them. Your trip to Goa will not be complete without a hike along nature's own course. There are quite a few trek routes that start from Molem. Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you hum to the bird's tune or admire the greenery. Windsurfing is a unique blend of surfing and sailing, which requires the surfer to adjust his strength and balance to the changing patterns of wind and water try it out at Dona Paula jetty. Most places that offer windsurfing also offer services of water scooter, another fun sport if you do not venture to far into the sea. Water skiing is a new sport that's taking shape in Goa, you can ski anywhere across the northern beach belt in Goa. And for those who want a different high, there's also paragliding that's offered right across all beaches of Goa, the rates vary depending on where you take your trip from, anywhere close to a five star property and you will end up paying at least 200 more.
Submitted by: josan	Last updated on: Saturday, Mar 15, 2008

Religious Places in Goa Goa has a bit of everything from churches to temples and mosques and gurudwara. The Reis Magos Church, built in AD 1555, was once a mission centre of the Franciscan Order of Monks. It's better known as the Church of the three kings. The Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God. This one is in Saligao, and stands amongst picturesque surroundings. The statue after whom this church was named once occupied a convent, which no longer exists, and was known for its miraculous powers. This church is a fine instance of Gothic architecture. The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River. While these Catholic institutions have survived the ravages of time, a visit to the ruins of lost churches, of which there are many, would help to discover further the truths of a remarkable period of religious activity on the shores of our country. Church of Immaculate Conception stands bang in the centre of Panjim city. Apart from the church, the largo da Igreja. The Largo da Igreja - (Church Square) is an impressive dazzling white-balustraded stairway The cathedral in Old Goa is a mighty 16th century monument to the Roman Catholic rule of Goa under the Portuguese. Its huge Golden Bell is amongst the biggest in the world. It has 14 side chapels; the last chapel, in Mauresque style, preserves a cross upon which a vision of Christ is said to have appeared in 1919. Basilica of Bom Jesus - One of the largest churches of Old Goa, it is open 9 am to 12.30 pm and 3 pm to 6.30 pm. It houses a respected relic. The mortal remains of St Francis Xavier who in 1541 was entrusted with the task of spreading Christianity within the Portuguese colonies in the East. The remains are entombed in this basilica. The remains of St Francis are brought out for public display every few years. Tambdi Surla Temple is the oldest temple in the whole of Goa and is located at a place called Tambi Surla, which is approximately 65 kms from the Panaji. The temple itself was built in Jain style in the twelfth century. Mangueshi Temple - No visit to Goa is complete without a visit to this famed temple. This is one of the best places to spot Lord Shiva's beard! India's famous singing Mangeshkar sisters come here often. This temple has a large courtyard and the largest ablution tank Goa has seen. What's beautiful here is the seven-storey deepmala that's lit up on Dasheera and Diwali days. Not everyone can enter right up to the lingam here, you need to be of a particular caste. Laxmi Narsihma Temple at Velinga is a temple that's not really as yet on the tourist map, but it is beautiful, in the midst of woody settings this is an 18th century temple. Set to the hill side is a beautiful gateway that's fringed with palms, there's also the gaily painted manapam that has stout carved pillars with elephants and tigers riding on it. That's an interesting feature of all temples in Goa, the ceilings of each of these are beautifully coloured and carved. Shree Damodar Temple - on the banks of the river Kushavati is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Christians alike. The waters of the river near the temple precincts are a cure for all ailments. Shree Damodar is known simply as Danubab by the faithful and he is, till today, the patron deity of Margao Safa Masjid at Ponda - Yet another relic from the bygone days, the Safa Shahouri Masjid located at Ponda is among the biggest and the oldest mosque in Goa. It is the only remaining one in Ponda Taluka among the 26 mosques that were built by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur in 1560. Gurudwara at Betim - Situated just opposite the fishing village is this lovely gurudwara that has a magnificent view of Panjim across the river. Nightclubs and Discos in Goa Tito's & Mambo, Baga/ Calangute – 2279895 (Recommended) Underground Arena, Panaji - 2228305 / 2228405 Gatsby's, Colva - 2789745 Ozone, Panaji - 2463333 On the Rocks, Dona Paula - 2453144 Trafalgar Chowk, Porvorim - 3090565 Aqua, Cavallosim – 2871234 Clubs in Goa Club Utopia: Relatively new place, located next to the Goan Heritage hotel on the holiday street. Club Paradiso: Perched on the Anjuna Cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea. RYB: Upmarket club run by the Fort Aguada beach resort, located along the Candolim main road next to the Taj Holiday Village. Ozone: At the Mariotts in Panjim. Club Congo: Upmarket trendy club located in Candolim, Opposite the Kingfisher House and next to the Taj Holiday Village. Club 9 Bar: Situated in small Vagator, it's the place to be at Sunset , after the flee market. Goa Trance music is played here. Discotheques in Goa (Location) Tito's - Baga Beach Bob's Inn - Calangute Beach Bamboo Forest - Anjuna Beach Paradisio - Anjuna Beach Hill Top - Vagator Beach Shores Bar - Anjuna Beach The Log Cabin - Calangute Beach Sportsman's Bar - Calangute Beach Paraiso de Anjuna - Anjuna Beach Franci's Bar - Anjuna Beach Guru Bar - Anjuna Beach Pete's Bar - Calangute Beach Discos and Night Clubs in Goa The Alcove, over Looking Ozran Vagator Beach, Till Midnight Temptatations, Red Cab Inn, Below Starco's Crossroads, Vagator Beach, Till Midnight TITO'S, Baga Beach, Till 10.00 pm ZIGGY'S, Colva Beach, 10.00 pm JOHNNY COOL'S, Colva Beach, 10.00 pm) MEN MAR, On the Vasco Road, Serves: Snacks, Beers & Lasis, Till 10.30 pm LIDO'S, At Dona Paula Beach, Till 10.30 pm Casinos in Goa Chances, Cidade De Goa resort, Dona Paula Beach, Near Panjim Las Vegas, Leela beach, Mabor, South Goa Candolim Beach, Off Main Road Bars and Pubs Zappa Beach Shack, Candolim Beach, Off Main Road Tamarind Tree, Dom Francisco In Candolim Beach, Mn. Sinquerim-Calangute Rd. 21 Coconuts, Candolim Beach, On Main Rd. BOM SUCCESSO, Candolim Beach on Fort Aguada Road PALM AND SAND, Sinquerim beach, Off Ft.Aguada Mn Rd. SOUZA LOBO, On Calangute Beach Front PLANTER'S, Calangute, Just before Main Mkt. Square BOB'S INN, Between Calangute & Candolim, Til 10pm PETE'S BAR, Calangute Beach, Till 10.00 pm ANGELA P. FERNANDES, Calangute Beach, 10pm INFANTARIA PASTELARIA, Near St John's Chapel, Calangute-Baga Rd SHORES BAR, Anjuna Beach, Till 11.00 pm GURU BAR, Anjuna Beach, Near Shores Bar, Till Midnight DYLAN'S BAR, Palolem Beach, Till Midnight FOUND THINGS, Bar&Rest, Palolem Beach, Till Midnight CLISHER, North of GTDC Resort, Behind Baga Beach, Fresh Seafood, Breakfasts Specials And Cold Beer DINKY, Beside the steps to Baga Beach, Seafood& Beer Bar RONIL ROYALE, Baga Beach, On Calangute-Baga Road TATOPHANIE, Baga Beach, On Calangute-Baga Road ALEX, Baga Beach, End of Road BRITTO'S, Baga Beach, End of Road CASA PORTUGUESA, Baga Beach, on Calangute-Baga Road. DROP ANCHOR, Baga Beach, End of Road LAFREMICH, Capt Lobo's Beach Hideaway, Baga Beach ST ANTHONY'S, Baga Beach, End of Road, Good seafood. TITO'S , Baga Beach, Off Calangute-Baga Road, Trafalgar Chowk, Porvorim – 3090565 FLORENTINE, Saligao, Off Calangute-Sangolda-Porvorim Road, Near Villa Saligao. Aqua, Cavallosim - 2871234 On the Rocks, Dona Paula - 2453144 Club Tito’s; Most famous, talked about, written about place in Goa. Located on the Baga Beach, this place is more like a hangout for everyone and anybody in Goa. Besides a reasonable discotheque, it has speciality restaurants stretching upto the beach. Plays mostly funky, trance music and although famous has a shady reputation. Club Extreme: Another trendy discotheque situated on the Miramar Road in Panaji. Open everyday of the week, plays good music. Club Cubana; Great location-top of the Arpora Hills. Charges high, but then gives unlimited drinks. Club Antoos; Newly opened up on the Calangute Beach next to Goan Heritage Hotel. Great ambience with a large pub & dance floor. Bamboo Forest/Paradisio/Hill Top; All the above are situated in the hotspot at Anjuna and Vagator area. All of them are known to have non-stop all night music, but is more famous for its drug scene and trance music. Goa - Important Telephone Numbers Police – 100 Fire – 101 Ambulance - 102 Hospitals in Goa Goa Medical College, Bambolim - 2233700/707 GMC Casutitley - 2223026 Manipal Goa Hospital, Dona Paula - 2453301/3 Vrundavan Hospital, Mapusa - 2250022 / 2250033 Asilo Hospital, Mapusa - 2265119 Apollo Victor Hospital, Margao - 2728888 Hospicio Blood Bank - 2703801 Chondankar Nursing Home, Porvorim - 2417617 / 2417778 Mandovi Clinic, Porvorim - 2415808 / 2416808 Goa Tourist Information Centres Goa Tourism - 2438750 / 2438755 Goa Dabolim Airport - 2541644 Panjim Information Counter - 2438520 Margao Information Counter - 2715204 Mapusa Information Counter - 2262390 Vasco Information Counter - 2512673 Goa Airlines Offices - Head Office Number/Airport Office Number Indian Airlines - 23428181 / 2542444 Air India - 2431100 / 2541445 Jet Airways - 2438792 / 2540029 Sahara Airlines - 2230237 / 2541211 Deccan Airways - 2438950 / 2542379 Spicejet Airlines - 16001803333 Goa Train Stations Margao Reservation Center - 2712940 Margao Station Enquiry/Information - 2712790 Karmali Station - 2265798 Tivim Station - 2298682 Canacona Station - 2643644 Vasco Station - 2501223 Pernem Station - 2201283 Goa Bus Terminals Kadamba Tran. Corp. - 2238034 / 2438037 Manish Volvo - 2444476 Paulo Travels - 2438531 / 2438537 Maharashtra SRTC - 2438523 Karnataka SRTC - 2438526 Fernandes Trav.- 2228858/ 2092 Sharma Travels - 2438624 Goa Travel Agents Cosme Travels, Panaji - 2438831 Travco Holidays, Margao - 2713207/08 Airsonic, Panaji - 2228085 Raj Tours & Travels, Panaji - 2230140 / 2432458 Sightseeing Tours Sunset River Cruise, GTDC Panaji - 2224132/2226728 Dudhsagar Waterfalls special tour, GTDC Panaji - 2224132 / 2226728 Goa By Night Tour, GTDC Panaji - 2224132/2226728 Backwater Thrills, GTDC Panaji - 2226728/2226515 North Goa/South Goa tours, Fernandes Travels, Panaji - 2228858 /2222092
Submitted by: josan	Last updated on: Saturday, Mar 15, 2008

Things to do in Goa Dinghy Sailing A pleasant change from windsurfing is *dinghy sailing, often referred to as beer & sandwich sailing. With the winds in Goa so gentle most of the time, this particular sport offers its participants much time to relax. Dinghies are available for hire at the Cidade de Goa & the Taj Holiday Village. These 15-odd feet long crafts hold three to four people comfortably Scuba Diving* For the speed freaks Goa offers the thrills of venturing into the sea on speedboats. The thoroughbred amongst these, can achieve speeds up to 30-40 miles an hour. These crafts, which can carry between six to eight people, are available at the Cidade de Goa, Oberoi, & Taj Hotels. They can be conveniently used for sightseeing as well as *water-skiing.* Angling The beaches of Goa offer a varied & plentiful, almost inexhaustible, supply to seafood, still incredibly cheap & absolutely fresh. Go to Betul for Goas best & largest mussels, brought ashore by expert divers. Go to Agonda (not to be confused with Aguada) for all imaginable rockfish which, with any lucky, you could angle yourself. Soormai, salmon & mullet are frequent catches. Rave Parties in Goa Rave parties in Goa are a major tourist attraction. For the tourists the rave parties in Goa are the most popular entertainment forms. Goa rave parties are famous parties through out the world. The origin of rave parties in Goa can be traced back to the 1960's. Goa rave parties began with an influx of hippies. Numerous foreigners crowded Goa's beaches in drugged & drunken hordes & partied. However, the nature of these rave parties has now changed & has spawned a new king of music called Goa Trance, which is played through the nights. Goa is an offshoot of techno that is characterized by multi-layered synth lines & sub-bass rhythms. Rave parties in Goa are held every night around the time of New Year & Christmas, & have been under control ever since Goa Tourism decided to promote up market tourism over backpackers in Goa. Goan Rave parties are full of dance, music & fun, & can be diverting pass times for tourists. If you see a huge group of ravers heading off on their bikes together, it is a sure sign that a rave party is on. So if you want some fun of your own, get on a bike & ride off into the night in Goa. But remember to stay away from drugs.
Submitted by: josan	Last updated on: Saturday, Mar 15, 2008

Hotels & Resorts in Goa (Higher than Rs. 1000/- per day) NORTH GOA Baga Nilaya Hermitage, near Arpora, 3 km inland (Tel. 276103) Ronil Beach Resort, Baga (Tel. 276099) Bambolim Bambolim Beach Resort, Bambolim-403005 (Tel. 230805,230927) Calangute Alphaville Holiday Resort, Umtavaddo (Tel. 276011. 276107) Kamat Holiday Homes, Gauravaddo (Tel. 277316) Osborne Holiday Resort, Gauravaddo (Tel. 276714) Brisa Leisure Resort, Nr St. Alex Church (Tel. 279036) Resorte de Tio Carmino, Gauravaddo (Tel. 277016) Falcon Resort, Baga Rd (Tel. 277327) Goan Heritage, Gaura Vaddo (Tel. 276027) Varma's Beach Resort, east of GTDC Tourist Resort (Tel. 276077) Villa Bomfim, Baga Rd (Tel. 276105) Villa Goesa, Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 277535) Candolim Dona Alcina Resort,opposite Alcon Apartments (Tel. 277453,276266) Whispering palms, 300m from beach (Tel. 276140) Dona Paula Goa Highridge Leisure, Nagali Hills (Tel. 232706) Mirabel Resort, opposite Cidade de Goa (Tel. 222038, 226879) Prainha cottages by the sea (Tel. 227221, 224162, 225917) Sinquerim Aguada Hermitage (Tel. 276201) Fort Aguda Beach Resort (Tel. 277501) Taj Holiday Beach (Tel. 276201) Miramar Goa Marriot Resort; (228935,228673) Panaji Fidalgo, 18th June Rd (Tel. 226291-9) Mandovi, Dr Dayanand Bandokar Rd (Tel. 224405-9) Nova Goa, Dr Atmaram Borkar Rd (Tel. 226231) Vagator Sterling Vagator Beach Resort, Behind Big Vagator beach (Tel. 273276 SOUTH GOA Mobor The Leela Palace (Tel. 746363, 746373, 746424-5) Holiday Inn Resort (Tel. 513291) Resort Dona Sylvia (Tel. 746321-8) Bogmalo Oberoi Park Plaza Resort (Tel. 513291) Sarovar Park Plaza Beach Resort (Tel. 513291) Colva Penthouse Beach resort, near the beach (Tel. 731030) Sea Queen Hotel (Tel. 734258) Silver Sands, on the beach road (Tel. 721645,737744-48) Hotels & Resorts in Goa around 1000/- per day NORTH GOA Anjuna Anjuna Beach Resort, De Mello Vaddo (Tel. 274433) Bougainvillea (Grandpa's Inn), Gaunwadi, at the east side of the Village on the main Mapusa Rd ( Tel. 273271) Don Joao Resort, Sorranto Vaddo (Tel. 274325) Poonam Guest House, near bus stand (Tel. 273247) Palacete Rodrigues, near Oxford Stores (Tel. 273358 ) Palmasol Guest House, Praia de St anthony, behind the middle of the beach (Tel. 273258,273236) White Negro, 719 Praia de St anthony, south of the village (Tel. 273326) Baga Alidia Beach Cottages, Baga Rd, Saunta Vaddo (Tel. 276835) Annette, north of Baga Rd, Opposite CSM (Tel. 224485) Baia do Sol, Baga square, north end (Tel. 276085,276068,272470) CSM leisure Resort (Colonia Santa Maria), Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 277447) Capt Lobo's Beach Hideaway, Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 276103) Cavala Seaside Resort, Saunta Vaddo, on the main road (Tel. 276090) Colonia Sant Maria, down the lane from Pagoda Resturant (Tel. 272571) Hacienda, baga Rd (Tel. 277348) Lua Nova, north of the main road (Tel. 276288,277173) Riverside, on the river bank (Tel. 276062) Ronil Beach Resort,Saunta Vaddo,Baga Rd (Tel. 276183,276101) Calangute Anol Haven, 6/85A, Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 276532) Bonanza,south Calangute (Tel. 276010) Cap's Corner, Baga Rd,Cobra Vaddo (Tel. 276587) Chalston Hotel (Tel. 276080) Concha Beach Resort, Umta Vaddo (Tel. 276056) Estrela do Mar, Baga Rd, South Calangute (Tel. 276014) Golden Eye, A-1/189, Gaura Vaddo (Tel. 276187) Johnny's Hotel (Tel. 277458) Julma Beach Resort,South Calangute (Tel. 276102) Kamat's Holiday village, near St Anthony's Chapel (Tel. 276430) Kismet Mahal, E-1/221, Gaura Vaddo (Tel. 276067) Landscape, South of St anthony's church (Tel. 277230) Linda Goa, south Calangute (Tel. 276066) Mira, Umata Vaddo,near the Chapel (Tel. 276023) Paradise Village, south Calangute near the beach (Tel. 276351) White House, Gaura Vaddo,near Goan heritage (Tel. 277938) Candolim Aguada Holiday Resort, Bamon Vaddo (Tel. 276071) Aldeia Santa Rita, Towards Aguda (Tel. 276868,277477) Melodious Waves, Dando Vaddo (Tel. 277711) Sea Side Rendezvous (Tel. 276323) Silver Sand Holiday Village (Tel. 276097) Tropicana Beach Resort,835/b, Camotim Vaddo (Tel. 277732) Village Belle (Tel. 276153) Xavier Beach Resort, Vaddy, off Fort Aguda Rd (Tel. 277691) Dona Paula Dona Paula Beach Resort (Tel. 227955,229710) Villa Sol Ashwin Resort (Tel. 225852,220644) Mapusa Green Park, Panama Rd, Bypass Junction (Tel. 250667) Satyaheera, opposite Municipal Garden (Tel. 262849, 262949) Vilena, near the Muncipality building (Tel.263115) Miramar Blue Bay, Caranzalam Beach (Tel. 228087) Goa International, Tonca (Tel. 225804, 225716, 225717) Natasha, oppsite Parade Ground (Tel. 434771) Solmar, D Bandhokar Marg (Tel. 230041,230042) Swimsea Beach Resort, Caranzalam Beach (Tel. 225422) Panaji Arcadia, MG Rd (Tel. 220140 ) Aroma, Cunha Rivara Rd (Tel. 228308-12) Bareton, Luis Menezes Rd (Tel. 226405) Blessings , Mg Rd (Tel. 224770 ) Caritas Holiday Home, St Inez (Tel. 220496) Garden View, Diogo de Couto Rd, opposite Municipal Garden (Tel. 227844) GTDC Tourist Hostel, Avda Dom Loao Castro (Tel. 223396) Keni's, 18th June Rd (Tel. 224581) Mayfairand Roma, Dr. Dada Vaidhya Rd (Tel. 223317) Palacio de Goa, Gama Pinto Rd (Tel. 221785-86) Panjim Inn, E-212, 31 January Rd, Fountainhas (Tel. 226523,235168 ) Park Plaza,Azad Maidan (Tel. 222601-5) Rajdhani, Dr. Atmaram Borkar Rd (Tel. 225362) Samrat, Dr. Dada Vaidya Rd (Tel. 223318) Sona, Rua de Qurem Rd (Tel. 232281, 222226) Summit, Menezes Braganza Rd (Tel. 226736) Sunrise, 18th June Rd (Tel. 220221) Vagator Royal Resort (Tel. 273260,274365) SOUTH GOA Benaulim Carina Beach Resort, Tamdi-Mati, Vas Vaddo (Tel. 734166) Failaka, Adsulim Nagar (Tel. 734416) Maynard Goa Beach Resort, south of johncy's Palm Grove Cottages, Tamdi-Mati, 149 Vas Vaddo (Tel. 722533) Bogamalo Joet's Guest House, right on the beach (Tel. 555036) Petite Guest House, near the beach (Tel. 555035) Saritas, on the beach (Tel. 555965) Vinny's Holiday Resort, overlooking Bay (Tel. 555170) Colva Colmor, on the beach front (Tel. 721253) Colva Beach Resort (Tel.721975) Concha Resort (Tel. 723593) La Ben, on the beach road (Tel. 722009) Longuinho's Beach Resort, north of the beachfront (Tel. 731645, 722918) Sea Queen, 1 km north of beachfront (Tel. 720490) Skylark Cottages (Tel. 739261) Sukhsagar Beach Resort, opposite the Penthouse (Tel. 721888) William's Resort on the beach road (Tel. 721077) Margao HillView, Aquem Alto (Tel. 7352120 La Flor, Erasmo Carvalho St (Tel. 731402) Metropole, Avenida Conceicao (Tel. 721556) Woodlands, Miguel Loyola Furtado Rd (Tel. 721121) Vasco Bismarck, behind Auto Service (Tel. 512277) Citadel, Pe Jose Vaz Rd (Tel. 512097) La Paz Gardens, Swantra Path (Tel. 512121) Maharaja, opposite Hindustan Petroleum (Tel. 514075,513075) Nagina, Dattatreya Deshpande Rd (Tel. 513674)
Submitted by: josan	Last updated on: Saturday, Mar 15, 2008

North Goa - Pure Veg Restaurants THE PLANTAIN LEAF, calangute: Pure Veg Restaurant situated in the Calangute market in the building called Almita III(3). Good Vegetarian fare with good view from the first floor overlooking busy touristy street leading to the beach. Best Vegetarian Restaurant amidst bars and food joints found all over Calangute. Specialities are different kinds of Thalis besides a variety of dosas and sizzlers. Newly introduced North Indian Veg dishes. Beer too. GERMAN BAKERY: A ten-minute walk from the Anjuna beach, serves good cakes, breads, salads, juices (including wheat grass and carrot), and herbal teas. It has a good veg. restaurant with Western & Indian preparations. Pulao good. ORGASMIC: Nr. Oxford Stores, is an excellent vegetarian Tibetan restaurant, serving both Tibetan and Indian foods, brown rice, sandwiches (including avocado and cheese sandwiches), various herbal teas, and fresh fruit juices. A pleasant place, also has shop selling brown rice, organic noodles, books, classical Indian music, natural medicines. UDIPI RESTAURANT: opp. temple in Calangute, nr. Bank of Baroda, is this Indian vegetarian restaurant. Serves good udipi style south Indian food. HOTEL KAMAT, church square, Panaji: this popular restaurant serves vegetarian food in Udipi style. SATKAR HOTEL, 18th June Rd., Panaji,: Another Udipi restaurant serving standard South Indian dishes. BEAN ME UP, 875/2 Soranto, Anjuna: First of its kind on the Sub Continent with Relax Lounge Music, a sylvan setting and good friendly service serving International Vegetarian dishes. Veggie Hole, near defunct petrol bunk, Calangute: Pleasing open air restaurant at nite. Good service with reasonably priced food to suit all nationalities and "Brits" as well. Chinese at the Nizmar, slightly to the left after being dropped off from Calangute, Baga - a fabulous Italian at Little Italy & several Indian & other types of meals. Best Indian food at Nizmar or excellent beach shacks on Baga Beach. Multi Cuisine Restaurants in North Goa Sea Breeze Restaurant, Anjuna: FLEA MARKET RESTAURANT with natural garden ambience. After shopping in hot open sun, sit under natural shade of dried palm leaves with the cool breeze hitting your face. True to its name this restaurant is close to Anjuna beach hence the name. QUANTITY & QUALITY at a fair price. Sea Breeze Specials are Sizzlers in Seafood, Chicken, Prawns and Veg., listen to the live complimentary music. Florentine, Saligao: Known for its chicken cafreal, a delicious Black African preparation very popular in Goa. The largest size & biggest portion of Chicken served on a plate. BRITTO’S: Popular restaurant & specialises in sea-food. Food- a spicy, heady concoction of Goan cuisine, complimented by some delicious Mediterranean fare. Ambience- once the sun sets, the whole place is bathed in a gorgeous red glow, thanks to the soft, subtle lanterns. Surroundings-Challenge you to find a better setting for a restaurant! blue ocean ahead, golden sands beneath feet. Prawn Curry Marinated in liquor of some kind (wine or rum, I'm guessing), the prawns are delightful with either rice or olive bread. * SOUZA LOBO RESTAURANT, Calangute: Extremely popular for mainly two simple reasons. Good Food, especially Seafood and Prime location. Situated bang on the beach, with absolutely nothing to block your view of the sea, not even the jay walking tourists as the restaurant sits a wee little bit high above the sand. A stunning view of Calangute Beach, Sumptuous Cuisine, and a wine list that compliments the food. Souza Lobo Restaurant has been a landmark at Calangute Beach for almost 71 years now. So you can rest comfortably that your food is in good hands. PALMS N SANDS, Next to Marquis Beach Resort, Candolim beach, 2479171, Seafood & beautiful views of the sea. PLANTAIN LEAF In Calangute Market, very close to the Petrol pump, 227 6861, Multi-Cuisine, Vegetarian, Indian and Continental. *SOUZA LOBO, On Calangute Beach 228 1234, Goan food is fabulous, the ambience great and the waiters are welcoming. The fried mackerels are delicious & so are the tiger prawns. SPARROWS NEST, Next to Petrol pump in Calangute, Goan. Great place to eat. Reasonable prices and large portions. TEAMA, Murod Vaddo, near Candolim beach, opposite Holiday Beach Resort, Goan. Prawn/fish curry and rice is amazing. Try the pomfret with your beers. Rates are pretty reasonable. Candolim has plenty of very nice resteraunts and one bar the Jaz Bar opposite the Donna Alcina is open until 2.00 am. Most of the beach shacks open late. Nice places to eat your nearest will the the Cassa Sea Shell on the main road from the hotel also the sister Sea shell Inn, nice chineese opposite there. * In Calangute the best restaruant is Suza Lobo on the beach Indians eat there. Its a nice walk along the beach to the left up to the fort wall you will see that the last resteraunt is facing the beach with a nice seating are food good ideal for lunch called Bon Appetite. Cocoa beach- beautiful (Blackies shack) However,all the shacks we drank or ate at let you use free of charge their sunbeds and umberella's whilst you bought from them. Do try the shacks on the beach for lunch or even a barbie at night they are fab especially Bobbys Shack** which is on Candolim beach. A really nice restaurant is called the * Mermaid in candolim they do really yummy steaks. Visit the Bob Marley shack on the beach - really friendly, as are all in Goa. One restaurant I must insist upon you visiting is After Eight (7 now) in candolim, the best steak on this planet. Where to go for good Indian Food in Goa Equinox, Baga, on our way to Tito's nightclub: Interior is very nice with the option of sitting downstairs or up on the roof terrace. The service was very good, drinks were cold, ice cubes, offered some nibbles while we waited for our main course. Chinese-style fried rice was nice. Paneer tikka massala and the garlic & butter Naan bread was to die for! Star restaurant, Baga Beach: Staff are as helpful and friendly as you could wish for. The food is divine. We ate there most days and were never disappointed. It was very very cheap and of high standard. It also hosted the cleanest toilet on the beach! Baga Beach, walk down the matting, its on your right. Don't miss the Retro & Jazz: Cavala, Cavala beach Resort, On the way to Baga beach, Just about 500 mts before the beachon the right hand side. Very popular restaurant for music lovers of North Goa. Every Wed during season, you have an opportunity to listen to some good musicians performing retro-jazz and some Goan on request. very nice ambience and the staff is very friendly. Nice food also.. The outdoor area of the restaurant also offers a nice place to have a chat over the table while listening to the band : about average: Easy street bar & restaurant, Baga Road, beside the Bomfim hotel at Baga with quick, friendly service and the meals were served warm. The overall was tasty and fulfilling in every four time visited. Example menu for two: very spicy chicken in sauce (Chicken Kohlapuri): about average Dehli Darbar, MG Road, opp. Magnum Centre, Panaji 0832-2222544: One of the best sit down restaurants in Panaji. food is typical of Northern India with a few Goan dishes in there as well : less expensive than average Cafes & Shacks The Primrose Cafe (Includes A Bar) Vagator Beach BOMBAY CAFÉ Francisco Luis Gomes Road, Margao SHRI DAMODAR, Opp. Gandhi Market, Francisco Luis Gomes Road, Margao (Café& Ice-cream) LILA CAFÉ, North of river Mandovi, Baga Beach (Bakery& Snack Bar) PEDRO'S Benaulim Beach Sp: Fish Steaks served with Homemade Sauces. RAFAEL'S, Benaulim Beachfront Sp: Fried Rice, Salads and deliciously stodgy oven hot Coconut Pudding. ZAPPA BEACH Shack, Candolim Beach Electric Cats, Calangute: Lovely Garlic Nan, fresh Sea food and the nicest shakes we had in Goa. They have a reasonable menu but the best thing about his place is that you can order food that they can make but that doesn't appear on the menu. Some huge prawns fried with Garlic and Chile served on a bed of Pappodom - not on the menu but a winner. Xacuti Chicken/ Prawn curry with Garlic nan and rice. 95 Rupees for the lot, it takes a while, order a cold one, walk down to the beach and they'll come give you a shout. : about average,: Calangute, just ask. North Goa - The beach belt BEAN ME UP, Main Road, Anjuna, 2273479/2274601 Great Salad Bar, Burgers & fast food ROBERT'S PLACE, Vagator - just off mn. rd., Goan, Italian & Chinese. AFTER 8 (7) RESTAURANT, 1/274-B Gauravaddo, Calangute 2279757, Continental. Specititley in steaks& sizzlers BERNARD'S PLACE, Cobra Vaddo, Baga Rd ,2276712; Tandoor, Continental& Chinese THE BANYAN TREE, Taj Holiday Village, Sinquerim, 5645858/ 5645758 Thai & Chinese. Excellent setting amidst huge banyan trees, surrounded by a fishpond. FIESTA, Opp.Tito's, Baga, Multi-Cuisine. Enjoy sea views, Mediterranean food & prawns steamed in red wine. The ambience is great. Food is also very good. BRITTOS, Nr. Baga Beach, Multi-Cuisine, Indian & Cont. A must for all Goan food lovers. Right in front of beach. LILA CAFÉ, Near the Baga River, Snacks, Café. A charming little breakfast, brunch place on Baga River LITTLE ITALY, Near the Baga River, Multi-Cuisine, Italian, Continental Authentic Italian Food. O'PESCADOR, Calangute-Baga Road*, Chinese. PALMS N SANDS, Next to Marquis Beach Resort, Candolim beach, 2479171, Seafood & a beautiful view of the sea. PLANTAIN LEAF, Calangute Market, close to the Petrol pump, 2276861 Multi-Cuisine, Veg., Indian & Continental. * SOUZA LOBO, Calangute Beach. 2281234 Goan food is fabulous, ambience great, waiters welcoming. Fried mackerels were mouthwateringly good and so were the tiger prawns. SPARROWS NEST, Next to Petrol pump in Calangute, Goan Great place to eat reasonable prices & large portions. MIDAS TOUCH, Calangute-Candolim road, Multi-cuisine Goan, Chinese, Continental, Great Food but a bit pricy TEAMA, Murod Vaddo, near Candolim beach, opposite Holiday Beach Resort, Goan. Prawn/fish curry and rice is amazing. Try the pomfret with your beers. Rates reasonable. CHINA HIGHWAY, Calangute/Panjim Highway in the fields. Chinese Outdoors. Open till late night FLORENTINE'S Just before Saligao Church, Saligao, Goan, Seafood, and Tandoori. Best cafreal in Goa. Restaurants in Panji City SHER-E-PUNJAB, Hotel Aroma, 18th June Road, Panjim, Goa, 2227204, 2227975, 2435983- Non-veg, Indian GOENCHIN Mandovi Hotel, Nr Mahalaxmi Temple, Dada Vaidhya Road, Panjim, 2224405 / 2227614, Chinese, Thai DELHI DARBAR, MG Road, opp. Magnum Centre, Panaji, 2222544, North Indian Cuisine BARBEQUE - Multi-Cuisine, seafood, Indian, Continental , Cidade De Goa hotel, Vainguinin Beach, outdoors in a lush tropical space, 245 4545 , Multi-Cuisine, seafood, Indian and Continental, Seafood is cooked right before your eyes. KAMAT HOTEL, Church Square, Panaji, Phone: 222 6116 Typical South Indian. MARGAO - CITY BANJARA, D'souza Chambers Behind Grace Church Margao, 2722008 Goan Restaurants in North Goa Panaji Ameya Bar & Restaurant Aries Bar & Restaurant Avanti's Bar & Restaurant Branco Bar & Restaurant Chopdekar Bar & Restaurant Gaylord Restaurant Godinho Bar & Restaurant Griddles Bar & Restaurant Hotel Sona Bar & Restaurant Horse Shoe Bar & Restaurant Jose Bar & Restaurant Nilam Bar & Restaurant Riorico Restaurant Shack on the Roof Restaurant Viva Carnival Restaurant ANJUNA Friends Corner Restaurant Guru Bar & Restaurant Knock Inn and Restaurant La Franza Restaurant Martha's breakfast home Ollie's Pub Paraiso de Anjuna Primrose Bar & Restaurant Red Cab Inn & Restaurant Rose Garden Motel & Restaurant Shore Bar & Restaurant Starco's Restaurant Sun N Sand Restaurant The Pussy Cat Restaurant White Negro Restaurant BAGA Aqui Portugal Casa Portuguesa Cavala Seaside Restaurant Club Tito Domingo's Restaurant Hotel Lua Nova Restaurant Julma Beach Resort & Restaurant Jack's Restaurant Lafremich Bar & Restaurant Lila Cafe Mombo Shack Squeeze Restaurant St. Anthony's Restaurant Tito's Bar & Restaurant Valerio's Restaurant CALANGUTE A Caravela Alexus Bay Inn bar & Restaurant Bernard's Restaurant Braganza Bar & Restaurant Cap's corner Restaurant Clisher's Restaurant Cool Cat Restaurant & Pub Dia Noite Dinky's Restaurant Drop Anchor Restaurant Go Bananas Beach Restaurant Gabriel's Goan Food Restaurant Green Bar & Restaurant Hattrick Sports Pub Hotel Souza Lobo Hotel Golden Eye Infantaria Pastry shop Kingstork Bar & Restaurant Klinsen's Bar & Restaurant Le Restaurant Mississippi Restaurant & Pub Mr Carter's Restaurant Milky Way Oceanic Restaurant O' Jardim Restaurant O'Pescador Restaurant & Pub Old Barrel Restaurant & Pub Paguer Pete's Bar & Restaurant Prickly Heat Restaurant Rorisa Restaurant Salt & Pepper Sand Dunes Susegado Dunes Tito's Bar & Restaurant Top Gear Restaurant and Pub Tulip's bar & Restaurant Villa Goesa Villa Bomfim Bar & Restaurant South Goa Restaurants Longuinhos Bar & Restaurant: Margao, where families and friends could catch up with each other over a glass of beer. A virtual landmark, it is one of Goa's oldest and most well known establishments. The restaurant is just opposite the Margao Municipal Council, in the heart of Margao city. Very best of Continental, Indian, Chinese & Tandoori cuisines. But what really keeps the guests coming back is their authentic home-cooked Goan fare with its vindalhos, balchãos, xacutis, sorpotel, and other goan dishes. * Fiplees Restaurant, besides Hotel Failaka, Near Maria Hall, at 4 roads junction in Benaulim, South Goa: It's most happening place & leading hotspot in South Goa. Always filled with young “hip hop” crowd because Fiplees is famous for its regular theme parties. Fiplees Restaurant is Multi cuisine. So you get Indian, Chinese, Tandoori, Goan and Continental dishes. Enjoy an alfresco dining experience at Fiplee's. If you like to dine, dance and have the time of your life then Fiplees is for you. Many a times the crowd at Fiplees is even better than what one can find at some discotheques in Goa. This is one place you are definitely not going to get bored. JOET'S GUEST HOUSE: If Fish is your Favorite food, you head to the closest Seafood Restaurant from the Dabolim Airport that is Joet's Guest House. Restaurant has a commanding view of Bogmalo Beach. Joet's Guest House is a Multicuisine restaurant, but Seafood is their Speciality. There is a Cocktail bar for those who like to mix their drinks dangerously. Friday Nights are popular for regular live band show. Also in action there is always the In-house DJ PAX. Seafood Specialties: Kingfish Fillet (Recheado/Plain/ Garlic), Tiger Prawns, Lobsters. A swift walk on the beach makes one realize that Joet's is the only restaurant Bang on the beach, which stands out from the others in ambience, standard and quality. KENTUCKEE RESTAURANT, Colva Beach-South Goa. This restaurant serves good seafood and also has a multi cuisine menu. Open till late night, its sea front location is ideal for a night out with good food. TRAVELLER'S INN (XAVIER’S), Carmona**, Zalor (On reaching Pinto Caterers, Varca take the road on the right and continue a few kms till you reach a four road junction. Little ahead after passing Dona Sa Marina Resort you will find Traveller’s Inn on the left side of the road.): You are guaranteed to get Home Cooked Food by a loving mother. If you want to get away from the Hustle and Bustle, while in South Goa, then Xaviers Travellers Inn is the restaurant to visit in Carmona, Zalor. Monday and Fridays are popular here because of the One Man Band that provides some nice music to the guests occupying the 20 odd tables. Food also served in the Open Air Garden within natural shade of the coconut trees. This is a Local Restaurant but Specializing in Seafood.
Submitted by: josan	Last updated on: Saturday, Mar 15, 2008