Visit Goa

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This is the Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem in Ponda which has been relocated and rebuilt, this was once ruined by the Portuguese. This temple is extremely crowded during the period March until begining of June and then from October unitl January. There are drinkingwater, toilet and canteen facilities available within the temple premises. Accommodation is also available. Photography inside the temple is prohibited.

Shantadurga Temple Kavlem

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The city of Ponda located in south Goa is popular with the tourist for its majestic temple. There plenty of them but the main tourist attraction are the Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem, Ramnath Temple at Ramnathi and the Manguesh Temple at Mangueshi. All are located in close vicinity. Ponda is well connected by road from Margao and Panjim which is the capital city of Goa. Ponda is located approximately 28 km southeast of Panjim and approximately 17 km northeast of Margao. Once you are in Ponda city assuming you have taken the bus ride, you should first visit Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem, there are local buses which take you to Kavlem this should take you around 10 to 15 min from the city. Beware of parking problems at the entrance to the temple. What you see in this picture is the Deepstambh at the entrance to the temple.

Direct Flights from Goa to UAE and Qatar

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There are not many direct flights from Goa to the middle east.

The most popular direct flights connecting Goa to UAE and Qatar are the following;

Qatar Airways

Flight QR 225 from Dabolim Airport Goa (GOI) to Doha International Airport (DOH) departure at 4.30 AM India time, arrival at Doha 5.35 AM Qatar time. This flight operates on all days of the week, this is subject to change.

Flight QR 224 from Doha International Airport (DOH) departure at 9.30 PM Qatar time, arrival at Dabolim Airport Goa (GOI) 3.30 AM India time. This flight operates on all days of the week, this is subject to change.

Air Arabia

Flight G90492 from Dabolim Airport Goa (GOI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) departure at 4.20 AM India time, arrival at Sharjah 6.00 AM UAE time. This flight operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, this is subject to change.

G90491 from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Dabolim Airport Goa (GOI) departure at 10.55 PM UAE time, arrival at Dabolim Airport Goa (GOI) 3.40 AM India time. This flight operates on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this is subject to change.

Birds of Goa

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Besides picturesque landscapes, hils, plateaus, marshes, beaches, temples, churches Goa is also home to many varities of birds. Kingfisher being the most famous one. Many birding tours are available for the bird watchers. Goa has the migratory birds, acquatic birds, nesting birds etc. Besides the known places for bird viewing the interiors of Goan villages are full of beautiful birds. The best time to enjoy the birds singing is early morning and evenings when it is the time for the birds to retire in their nests. The bird you see here was peeping through my window and I was very fortunate to catch it on my camera.

Konkani and Portuguese

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Here are some additional Konkani words which are infact Portuguese words and freely used in Goan households;
English-Konkani/Portuguese
Prison-Cadeia
Square, Market-Praca
Grapefruit-Toranja
Wheel-Roda
Lack-Falta
Ink-Tinta
Ink Bottle-Tinteiro
Injury, Wound-Ferida
Patience-Paciencia
School-Escola
Illness-Doenca
Ill-Doenta
Bag-Saco
Ice-Gelo
Clip-Mola
Baker-Padeiro
Mattress-Colchao
Liver-Figado
Change-Mudanca
Cheese-Queijo
Church-Igreja
Coat-Casaco
Doctor-Doutor
Exam-Exame
Expenses-Despesas
Father-Pai
Glass-Vidro
Hat-Chapeu
Lawyer-Advogado
Lesson-Licao
Message-Recado
Mother-Mae
New-Novo
Operation-Operacao
Price-Preco
Secret-Segredo
Servant-Criada
Strength-Forca
Suit-Fato
Trip-Volta
Worth-Valor
Handkerchief-Lenco

Konkani and Portuguese

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The language of the Goans is Konkani also written as Konknni. English is also widely spoken and understood. Hindi is also understood by all.
Konkani has many Portuguese words which are very common in the Goan households. Following is a listing of the common Konkani and Portuguese words;
English -Konkani/Portuguese
Shop- Loja
Drawer- Gaveta
Chair-Cadeira
Window-Janela
Skirt-Saia
Socks-Meia
Iron Box-Ferro
Box-Caixa
Exercise Book-Caderna
Bed Spread-Colcha
Dirty-Sujar
Trousers-Calcao
Turn-Volta
Cashewnut-Caju
Underpants-Cueca
Food-Alimentos
Can-Lata
Orange fruit-Laranje
Pencil-Lapis
Place, space, Room-Lugar
Wood-Madeira
More, extra-Mais
Table-Meja
Cupboard-Armario
Clothes-Roupa
Dress-Vestido
To be difficult-Custar
Cup-Copa
Syrup-Xarope
Stair/Staircase-Escade
Spoon-Colher
Fork-Garfo
Pillowcase-Fronha
Pin/Needle-Alfinete
Balcony-Balcao
Button-Botao
Bottle-Garrafao
Pineapple-Ananas
To be tired-Cansado
Neck tie-Gravata
Raisin-Passa
Walk, to go for a walk-Passeio
Boss, Master-Patrao
Bread-Pao
Cardboard-Papelao
Bench-Banca
Overcoat, cloke-Capote
Care-Cuidado
Pocket-Bolso
Loop-Laco
Machine-Maquina
To disturbe, to upset, trouble-Perturbar
Heavy-Pesado/Pesada
Powder-Po
Hole, Puncture-Furo
Gum, Glue-Goma
Frozen-Gelado
Tailor-Alfaiate
Tape-Fita
Eraser-Borracha
Post Office-Correio
War-Guerra
Weak-Fraco
Marry-Casar
A new post will follow after compilation of additional words.

Another view of Shantadurga Temple, Fatorpa - Goa

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This is another view of the Shantadurga Temple in Fatorpa. This temple is simply majestic. No matter how many shots you take, each picture is fabulous and gives one a notion of a different temple. By the way simply translated "Shantadurga" means "Goddess of Peace".

The maroon-white combination gives the temple an elegant looks. A typical feature of all Goan temples is the cool marble flooring and marble pillars in the interiors. We are not done yet with this majestic temple.

Shantadurga Temple Fatorpa, Quepem Goa

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This is the Godess Shantadurga Temple in Fatorpa -Quepem South Goa. There is a reasonably good frequency of buses plying from the city of Margao (KTC or Kadamba Bustand) to Fatorpa. All buses going to Canacona (on the way to Palolem -remember?) go through Fatorpa.

Temples of Goa

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Besides the lovely beaches Goa has many beautiful temples located all over Goa. Each temple has a unique identity and architecture. But the most popular temples happen to be the ones which are linked by public transport with the good frequency between the main towns to the temple site location.
Each of the temples are situated in serenic surroundings.
In the Quepem taluka if you are on the way to Palolem beach or Agonda beach or if you are returning from these beaches on the way back to the city of Margao, there are three lovely temples very close to each other. These are the Shantadurga temples at Fatorpa i.e Shantadurga temple Fatorpekarin, Shantadurga temple Cuncolimkarin and Shantadurga temple Balikarin.
These names literaly mean Godess Shantadurga of Fatorpa, Cuncolim and Bali respectively.

On the way to Agonda Beach

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If you have been to Palolem Beach you are pretty much close to Agonda Beach. You have to reach Canacona if you want to visit Palolem Beach or Agonda Beach. From Canacona you either take a bus ride or motorcycle taxis or the autorickshaw. Its approximately half an hour journey from Canacona. It takes around quarter of an hour to reach Agonda beach from Palolem Beach. Agonda is far less crowded than Palolem Beach, many prefer Agonda Beach to Palolem Beach.
We will now move on to other beaches in southern Goa, let's go!

A view to your right at the Agonda Beach

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This is a view to your right on the Agonda beach. You can view either ends, the beach is between 3 to 4 km long and is a beautiful crescent shape.

Beach Huts on the Agonda Beach

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This is another view of beach huts on the Agona beach. There are plenty of beach huts both on the Agonda beach and Palolem beach. The rates vary depending upon the season.

Beach Huts on the Agonda Beach

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Beach huts are a common site on the Agonda and Palolem beach. Its a wonderful experience staying right on the beach.

A view to your left at the Agonda Beach

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Agonda Beach is a bay beach with headlands on eitherside. Its pretty long and is approximately between 3 to 4 km long.

St. Annes Church at Agonda Beach

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This is At. Annes Church, behind is the famous Agonda Beach. Besides the world famous beaches, Goa also boasts of beautiful churches and temples.

On the way to Agonda Beach

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This is a view on the way to the beautiful Agonda beach. This scene is typical of the Goan environment. In monsoon the Goan fields are lush green.

Train Travel Tips- Mumbai to Goa and other places

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If you are coming to Goa from Mumbai, there is no network of trains involved. However if you are coming from elsewhere in India a lot of train network is involved and you need to make sure your train booking and reservation is perfect.

1) Check and make sure the details on your ticket are correct.

2) You need to understand that CNF stands for confirmed ticket, RAC is Reserved Against Cancellation and WL is Wait List. If your ticket is of WL status you do not have a right to enter the compartment. With RAC status atleast you will have a seat.

3) Carry some sort of personal identification document.
4) Avoid second class travel.

5) Carry a lock and a chain normally available at the railway stations to secure your baggage to the seat.

6) Never pay any agents no matter what promises they make. Indian railways has come out with a service called as 'Tatkal' to avoid any middleman, agents or touts.

7) Under the Tatkal service you can purchase tickets at the normal ticket counters by paying an extra charge. This service starts 5 days before the journey date. This service is useful incase you need to purchase tickets at a short notice or unplanned visits.

8) Following are some useful Indian Railways websites;

www.indianrailways.gov.in

www.indianrail.gov.in

www.srailway.com

www.konkanrailway.com

9) For the sole purpose of reservation;

1A- is first AC

2A- 2 tier AC

3A-3 tier AC

CC-AC Chair Car

SL-Sleeper Class

10) Train Coaches are designated as follows;

H1, H2 etc- first AC

A1, A2 etc - 2 tier AC

B1, B2 etc - 3 tier AC

S1, S2 etc - Sleeper Class

We hope the above information is useful, have a safe and hassle free journey.

Mumbai to Goa by Konkan Railway

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After having viewed some beautiful beaches in South Goa and before we move to other beaches we will now tell you how you can come to Goa from Mumbai formerly Bombay by train.

Konkan Railway is in service for the last 10 years. The Konkan Railway project is a masterpiece. It has reduced train journey travel duration by over 50%.

The Konkan Railway journey from Mumbai to Goa is very exciting and comfortable. As the name suggests the train travels through the lush green Konkan region. This region is famous for its delicious Ratnagiri Alfonso Mangoes.

The Konkan Railway website Konkanrailway.com provides a lot of information which includes the train timetable, fares, online booking, seat availability. Besides this passenger information, the Konkan Raiway website provides other information such as the total number of stations, the station names, the current position of the train, the number of tunnels, the tunnel lengths, the number of bridges, the longest bridge, the number of viaducts, the tallest viaduct and more.

The journey from Mumbai to Goa is around 11 hours and there is a pantry in the train, lunch and dinner is not a problem.

We are providing below for ready reference the train names, departure and arrival times;
All times are in IST.
1) Train Number 0103 Mandovi Express departsfrom Mumabi CST (Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus) at 6.55 am and arrives Goa Margao station at 6.45 pm.
2) Train Number 0104 Mandovi Express departs from Goa Margao station at 9.40 am and arrives Mumbai CST at 11.45 pm
3) Train Number 0111 Konkan Kanya departs from Mumbai CST at 11.05 pm and arrives Goa Margao station at 10.45 am.
4) Train Number 011 Konkan Kanya departs from Goa Margao station at 6.00 pm and arrives Mumbai CST at 5.50 am.
5) Train Number 6345 Netravati Express departs from Mumbai LTT (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) at 11.40 am and arrives Goa Margao station at 12.40 pm
6) Train Number 6346 Netravati Express departs from Goa Margao station at 5.45 am and arrives Mumbai LTT at 4.40 pm.
7) Train Number 2051 Jan Shatabdi departs from Mumbai CST at 5.10 am and arrives Goa Margao station at 2.10 pm.
8) Train Number 2052 Jan Shatabdi departs from Goa Margao station at 2.30 pm and arrives Mumbai CST at 11.20 pm
9) Train Number 2619 Matsyagandha departs from Mumbai LTT at 2.05 pm and arrives Goa Margao station at 12.10 am.
10) Train Number 2620 Matsyagandha departs from Goa Margao station at 8.45 pm and arrives Mumbai LTT at 6.35 am.
We have provided details of all the trains available from Mumbai to Goa and Goa to Mumbai. Depending on your travel plans you can make the required bookings. So go ahead and have a safe and pleasant journey.
We will provide a separate post on some travel tips regarding ticket bookings and other tips.

How to go to Palolem Beach

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Palolem Beach is in south Goa. One has to go to Canacona to reach their. Canacona is one of Goa's taluka. To be able to go to Canacona you have to come to the Kadamba bus stand at Fatorda which is very close to Margao city. Some buses go directly to Palolem via Canacona from the Fatorda bus stand but the frequency is not good. Hence it is better to take the bus going to Canacona and alight at the last stop which is called the Canacona bus stand this is also called as Chaudi. The journey is roughly 1 hr and 20 min covering a distance of around 45 km. The fare is Rs.19. From the bus stand at Canacona you can get buses going directly to Palolem beach which is around 20 min away and the fare is Rs.7, the frequency is not good. In case you are impatient to wait for the direct bus, you can take the bus going to Agonda if available. You will need to tell the bus driver that you are going to Palolem Beach and he will drop you at the Agonda-Palolem junction. From the junction it is 2 km distance and you can walk it out. The fare would be in the range of Rs.5.

Alternatively you can hire an autorickshaw from the Canacona bus stand. The fare is Rs.50 not per person but per ride. It is recommended to fix the rate before you hire the autorickshaw. If you have decided to hit the beach straight from the airport you could do that as well that will be around 60 km journey. At the Dabolim airport you can hire a prepaid taxi, the taxi counter is run by the government and is outside the airport. In this way you will be satisfied that you have been charged the correct fare and not more. So why wait, get to the Palolem Beach and have a great time.

The Gorgeous Palolem Beach

2008-12-31T06:53:00.000-08:00

You have seen the pictures, for me I just can't find words to describe how beautiful is the Palolem Beach. One could call it a bay beach if you would like to with headlands on either side. As you step on the beach it is difficult to hide your excitement. Palolem Beach stretch is around 2 km, a crescent shape and you can view the entire beach from either ends. Palolem Beach is shallow on one end and it means one thing safety of the kids. Palolem Beach is simply gorgeous, enchanting, impossibly beautiful that's how you would describe it when you runout of words.

Palolem Beach has it all in it; white sand, blue sky, blue water, blue rocks, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, beach huts, shacks, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, sweet ocean fragrance and beautiful people.

Palolem Beach is very popular with the foreign tourists. In close range from Palolem is another beautiful beach the Agonda Beach, but before we get there let me tell you how you can get to the Palolem Beach.

Palolem Beach

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Palolem Beach has rocks on both ends and a big rock in the sea.

Palolem Beach

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Another view of the rocks at the Palolem Beach.

Palolem Beach

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The Palolem Beach is vast and there is ample place for privacy.

Palolem Beach

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A view of the rocks at the far end of the Palolem Beach.

Palolem Beach

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The Palolem beach is truly fantastic.

Palolem Beach

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If you can not be there enjoy the pictures, truly picturesque the Palolem Beach, you can smell the ocean freshness.

Palolem Beach

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Time for games too at the Palolem Beach.

Palolem Beach

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Palolem Beach is very popular with the western tourists.

Palolem Beach

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Rocks, mountains and trees you have it all to make the Palolem Beach a marvellous beach

Palolem Beach

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Palolem beach isn't straight and has a curvature, hence you see the far ends of the beach.

Palolem Beach

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A scene at the Palolem Beach, plenty of coconut trees in the backdrop.

Palolem Beach

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Palolem Beach has some rocks on it which makes it different than the south Goa beaches at Colva, Benaulim, Sernabatim, Utorda, Velsao, Majorda.

Majorda Beach Resort

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Majorda Beach, Utorda Beach, Velsao Beach are pretty close to each. There is the Horizon Beach Resort at Velsao and Kenilworth Beach Resort at Utorda. Majorda Beach has the Majorda Beach Resort. You could reach Majorda either from Panjim or Margao. If you are at Colva Beach, Majorda is approachable from Colva also. Majorda, Utorda and Velsao are pretty much same distance from Verna. If you prefer to stay right on the Beach, Palolem Beach is the place to visit. Plenty of Beach Huts right on the Beach. Palolem is in South Goa and happens to be one of southern tip beaches. Its different from the rest. So let's visit Palolem Beach now and I'll tell you how to get there.

Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Beach

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Feast of Saint Francis Xavier

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Because of the huge crowds traffic is diverted on this day and special arrangments are made as everybody converges on the Old Goa Church. Amazingly there are no chaos, everything is nicely organised.

Feast of Saint Francis Xavier

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People throng in numbers to get inside the chucrh braving the heat and dust. There are no complaints. It takes from 3 to 4 hours after standing in the queue to get inside the church

Feast of Saint Francis Xavier

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Every year on 3rd December Goa celebrates the feast of Saint Francis Xavier. There are massive crowd all disciplined and in a queue to get in the church, in the background stands the magnificient structure, the Old Goa Church.

How do I get to Verna lake

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Verna is halfway between Panjim the capital of Goa and Margao the business hub. You can reach Verna if you are coming from Panjim or if you are coming from Margao. The landmark place to reach is the Verna Church. The lake is only 5 min away from the Church and the water fall called as Udho is very popular in the region and is another 5 min away. You may opt to spend the entire day at the waterfall and the lake. There is plenty of shade too incase you need to take some rest. From Verna Utorda beach, Velsao beach and Majorda beach are very close by and you can cover all these places in one go if time is a constraint. Oh I have forgotten to go to Majorda beach I'll take you there next.

I am on the way to the waterfall

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Last one before we head to the water fall

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This one is for you

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A stone's throw from the lake in Verna

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Yet another view of the lake in Verna

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Another view of the lake in Verna

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This is the road to the lake in Verna

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Overlooking the Lake

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Lake in Sodovim, Verna

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Lake in Sodovim, Verna

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How do I get to Velsao Beach

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Velsao Beach is in South Goa and north of Utorda Beach. Good thing with Velsao Beach is that it is unspoilt. The local tourist is hardly aware of this beach because of lack of frequent transport. One could get there from Verna or Margao. Buses ply from Margao main KTC bus stand. If you decide to stay either at Utorda Beach or Velsao Beach you can hire a bike or a cycle and be on your own. Velsao Beach would be just 15 min away from Utorda Beach. Cycling at Velsao Beach is just fun. You will have a lot of privacy and you will feel as though this is your own private beach. Horizon Beach Resort is just a minute walk from the beach. You can wakeup to the morning ocean fragrance. The sand is pure white. Another plus of staying either at Utorda or Velsao is that could get to Verna where there is a lake and a waterfall. So if you want some quiet time its time to pack your bags and get to Velsao.

Velsao Beach - Ideal Beach for Cycling along Coastline

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Accommodations at Horizon Beach Resort

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Horizon Beach Resort - Velsao Beach

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Velsao Beach - Enjoy The Ocean Freshness

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Velsao Beach - very calm indeed

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Velsao Beach, your private beach

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Play ground at Colva

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Colva Beach - Hotel Accommodation, Bars, Pubs and Restaurants

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Colva Beach - Parking Area

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Colva Beach

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Colva Beach Bars and Restaurants

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Colva Dead Calm Sea

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Colva Beach Accommodation

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Colva Beach

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Colva Beach

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A scene at Colva Beach

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How to get at Colva Beach

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Colva Beach is in South Goa. The nearest city is Margao which is 6 kilometers away from the beach. Buses ply from Kadamba Bus stand at Fatorda in Margao to Colva and back and the frequency is good and hence Colva is very popular. There are many hotel accommodations and restaurants at the beach and nearby. If you happen to burn your money, there is HDFC bank branch with ATM at Colva beach. AXIS bank ATM and ICICI bank ATM are located couple of minutes walk from the beach. Western Union Money Transfer, Thomas Cook is also in the vicinity. Many forex dealers are also available. Once at the beach you can hire bicycles, bikes etc. You can also indulge in shopping. Many handicrafts shops are available and you could pick up some souvenirs. In case you decide to hire a taxi and go elsewhere from the beach, Colva Tourist Taxi Booth recognised by government is available on the beach. Have a nice time at Colva Beach.

Dinner time at Colva Beach

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An Evening at Colva Beach

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An Evening at Colva Beach

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An evening at Colva Beach

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An Evening at Colva Beach

2008-11-26T06:26:00.000-08:00