Goa Situated on the western coastline of
India, Goa is split into two districts, North Goa with the capital
city of Panaji and South Goa with places such as Vasco
da Gama and Margao. On one side stand the palm trees, lush green
and swaying in the wind, and on the other the vast Indian Ocean
greets you.
Mormugao Harbour:
It is 34 Kms. from Panaji and 4 Kms. from Vasco-da-Gama. It is one
of the fine natural anchorages on the West coast of India and the
hub of intense maritime activity.
Panaji: The capital of Goa and headquarters
of North Goa District, a small a charming city on the left bank of
silvery Mandovi River, with beautiful red-roofed houses, built in
Latin style, also boasts of many modern houses, well laid garden,
statues and avenue's lined with Gulmohar, Acassia and other trees.
Enchantit panorama unfolds from atop Altinho (Hill Top).
Mapusa: It is 13 Kms. from Panaji. The
capital of Bardez Taluka, on the national highway, is the cross
roads of the network of highways covering whole of Northern Goa.
Weekly fair on Friday, is held at the modem streamlined market,
attended by large crowds.
Margao: It is 33 Kms. from Panaji. The
Capital of South Goa District in the hinterland of southern Goa in
Salcete Taluka is a thriving commercial metropolis linked by rail to
the rest of India & Mormugao Harbour and by national highways,
with Maharashtra and Karnataka. It has imposing old mansions and
modern buildings.
Pilar: It is 11 kms. from Panaji. It has
important religious and educational centre of Christian
Missionaries. The Church, Seminary and School atop hillock command a
magnificent panorama of the country side around and a fine view of
Mormugao Harbour & Zuari river.
Ponda: Ponda can be described as the Hindu
heart of Goa. It is famous for the five important temples that are
situated around the town, and also has the largest mosque in Goa.
Most of these temples look relatively new as they have been restored
after being destroyed by the Portuguese. That explains why there are
no temples around the coast, which was the prime territory of the
Portuguese. Ponda is also an important transport link.
Vasco-da-Gama: It is 30 kms. from
Panaji. A modem, well laid out city close to Mormugs Harbour, has
beautiful and extensive avenues. The air terminus of Goa at Dabolim
lies on the outskirts of the city. It is also the railway terminus
for passenger service in the South Central Railway.


