A Traveler's Paradise: Discover the Best Places to Visit in Goa

Usually Goa is famous for its tantalizing beaches, but there are many other promising places in Goa which you shouldn't miss during your Goa trip. Goa has wonderful beaches and is home to amazing ancient Churches and temples, which are Portuguese colonial style and characteristics.

Top 10 places to visit in Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus

This beautiful church is dedicated to worship the little Jesus and is also the house of Francis Xavier, who was patron Saint of Goa and one of the founding members of the Jesuit order. This marvelous piece of architecture is made from red stone which are mind in the nearby area. The main attraction in the church is the remains of the saint, which are famous throughout the Catholic world, are kept in a beautiful silver coffin situated in an ornated marble sepulcher. This beautiful church is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site out of the seven sites present in Goa.

Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

This beautiful bird sanctuary is just 5 km away from Panjim the capital city of Goa on the island of Chorao, on the bank of Mandovi river. The bird sanctuary is named after the great Indian ornithologist and naturalist Sir Salim Moinuddin Abdul Ali who is also known as the birdman of India. This heavenly Bird Sanctuary is the smallest bird sanctuary in India it is spread over an area of 1.8 square kilometers only. The Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is home to around 400 pieces of Birds which include both local and migratory birds. The sanctuary also has a lot of streams of water and tributaries that flow through the sanctuary and make the sanctuary a Paradise for birds. A great variety of birds can be found in the sanctuary like Eagles, kingfishers, egrets, parrots cormorants and herons.

Fort Aguada

This marvelous Fort is built facing the Arabian Sea to protect Goa from the Attacks from the sea by the foreign enemies. The another tourist attraction of the Aguada fort, is the small Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the good journey the name comes from the ships that anchored here after a long journey and replenished they are stocks before going on another journey. The most important part of the fought is the Aguada Lighthouse which was built in 1864, which is considered to be one of the oldest and first lighthouses built in Asia.

Se Cathedral

The Se Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Goa which is a top tourist attraction today. The cathedral was built to celebrate the conquest of the city to the Muslims. It is considered the largest church which was built by the Portuguese colonials around the world, originally there were two Towers in the building but one of them had been collapsed in the 18th century and was never build again. The cathedral Tower houses a large Bell which is called as the golden Bell and is the largest Bell in Goa and one of the best Church bell in the world. The church is also home to many rare old unique paintings.

Chapora Fort

The chapter of what is very famous, the fort gained its popularity after it was filmed in a Bollywood movie Dil Chahta Hai which was a super hit movie. The fort was built by Portuguese in the remains of an old fort in the same place after the Portuguese Maratha war in 1717. The fort was built by Portuguese to provide security to their territory of Goa and prevent attacks from enemies. The Chapora Fort is one of the important tourist attraction for the tourists visit Goa.

Shri Mangueshi Temple

The Mongushi Temple is a wonderful temple which is dedicated to load Shiva, is one of the most important Temple in Goa which shows the beautiful architecture of India. The temple is situated in the Mangeshi village which is just 21 km away from Panaji the capital city of Goa. The temple consist of many domes, balustrades and pilasters. The important attraction of the temple is the Nandi bull and a beautiful 7 story Lamp Tower which is called as Deepstambha.

The Anjuna Flea Market

If you are a shopping enthusiast then this Wednesday flee market is the best place for you. The Anjuna Wednesday flee market was started in early 1960s by hippie travelers to showcase their unique products. The market has thousand of stalls which sells clothes, decors, shoes, jewelries, bags, etc.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Bondla wildlife sanctuary is one of this smallest wildlife sanctuary and most popular sanctuary in Goa. The Bondla wildlife sanctuary spreads over and area of 8 square kilometers and is situated 3000 feet up in the Leslie green foot Hills of the Western Ghats. The Wildlife Sanctuary is very popular among Tourists and school children who visit to enjoy the wild animals in their natural habitat.

The butterfly conservatory of Goa

The butterfly conservative of Goa is a small butterfly century which is just 5 km north of Ponda district of Goa. The conservatory is home to more than 100 pieces of beautiful butterflies that fly freely in a small plot of the forest. If you love butterfly and our excited to see them flying nearby then you shouldn't miss this beautiful butterfly conservative.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls

The Dudhsagar Waterfall is on the border of Goa and Karnataka and is within the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mollem National Park, at a distance of just 47 km away from the city Margoa. The Dudhsagar Waterfall is a breathtaking site and is the must visit place when you visit Goa during monsoons. The waterfall is 5th tallest waterfall in India and is surrounded by beautiful deciduous forests of the Western Ghats where the waterfalls from a height of 1020 ft making it a must see destination in Goa.

Conclusion

Goa is famous tourist destination because of Beaches, and if you are not interested in them, don't worry Goa still has much more for you. Goa is filled with a number of other tourist destinations which will surely make your travel journey memorable. The cities of Goa provide beautiful environment for everyone, from children to adults and can enjoy quality time with family, friends and loved ones. The state is filled with marvelous Portuguese colonial era architecture and wonderful wildlife Sanctuaries which enhance the travel experiences of the tourists. So book your Goa tour package with your partners & friends and enjoy all memorizing moments of Goa.