TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

1. Department of Tourism (Goa), Panaji.
2. Goa Tourism Dev. Corpn. Ltd.
3. Tourist Information Centre (Goa), Marao.
4. Tourist Information Centre (Goa), Vasco da Gama.
5. Tourist Information Centre (Goa), Dabolim Airport.
6. Govt. of India Tourist Office, Panaji.
7. Karnataka Tourism Dev. Corpn. Ltd., Panaji.
8. Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Panaji.
9. Maharashtra Tourism Dev. Corpn. Ltd., Panaji.
10. Maharashtra Tourism Dev. Corpn. Ltd., Panaji.
11. Government of Andhra Pradesh, Panaji.

Major South Central Railway Station - Major Konkan Railway Stations.

F6 Celem Bali
F5 Cansaulim Canacona
G5 Cansaulim Canacona
G5 Majorda Majorda
D6 Chandorgoa Mapusa
D6 Dabolim Margo
F6 Dudhasagar Old Goa
C6 Mahorda Pernem
C6 Margao (Madhaon) Verna
C6 Sonaulu
B5 Vasco da Gama

PLACE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST

Many forts built in the sixteenth century are situated at vantage points. Fort Aguada, Goa's most famous fort, is also its most awesome. Built over a period of eight years, it provided water to ships anchored nearby giving it the name 'Agua' (meaning 'water' n Portuguese). It is now used as the central civil jail. Other places of interest are the Viceroy's Arch at Old Goa-the entrance to the city, the Idalaco Palace, now housing the secretariat and the statue of Abbe Faria the Mystic at Panaji.


PLACES OF WORSHIP

TEMPLE

A number of temples with histories dating back to as early as the thirteenth century AD are flyby all over Goa. The Manguesh Temple in Prol is known for its chandelier-adorned interior. Other well-known temples are the Mahalsa temple. The Temple of Shantadurga and Sri Nagesh Temple.

CHURCHES

Built of laterite and lime plaster, the Churches in Goa in are a legacy of the Portuguese. The styles of the renaissance and baroque are combined effectively to make each an architectural masterpiece. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier rest. Is by far the best known. Others include the Se Cathedral, Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and the Churches of Our Lady of Rosary.

The Churches at Old Goa have been included in the list of World Heritage Monuments.

MOSQUES

A few Mosques some built as early as 1560 AD, have hamonious proportions and elegant simplicity.

BEACHES

The pride of Goa and a tourist's delight are the score and more golden beaches fringed with swaying palms. These beaches seem to stretch endlessly, welcoming every one who seeks the sun, the sea and the sand. Among the well-known beaches are Colva, Calangute, Miramar, Vagator and Dona Paula.

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

There are three in Goa which are located amidst lush greenery. For nature lovers, the Bondla Sanctuary and Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary offer a wide variety of flora and fauna. Bhagwan Mahaveer Cotigao Sanctuary, Mollen Bird Sanctuary, Chorao.