Top 10 must-visit places in Goa for every travel enthusiast

Here are the top ten places that you should visit on your next trip to Goa.

Goa, a dream destination for every individual in India. It’s the hot spot for teenagers and young bachelors to groove with beach heat. Here’s a list of must-visit places in Goa.

Calangute

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It is popularly known as the ‘queen of beaches’ and so is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. It is a recommended tourist place, popular with both domestic and international tourists. It offers a long coastline with an amazing view of the sea and the beachfront of dotted shacks, restaurants, clubs, and shopping outlets.

Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada is located on the Sinquerim Beach, which is a well-preserved 17-century Portuguese fort. The two things to be must be seen while visiting inside the fort are, the 13-meter-high lighthouse built in 1864 and a vaulted cistern capable of storing ten million liters of fresh water. Only a few buildings of the fort are still in good shape having been converted into the largest jail in Goa.

Deltin Royale Casino

The largest casino boat in Panjim, Goa, is the Deltin Royale Casino. It is a hub of nonstop fun and entertainment with luxury live gaming. One has to buy an entry and play package to gain access to the casino. You can also choose to buy a stay and play package which lets you stay at the Deltin hotel and access to the casino as well.

Bon Jesus Basilica Church

The church is a UNESCO heritage site, which is renowned to still host the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Thousands of visitors rush to pay a visit to the church to witness the miracle of preserving the saint’s mortal remains.

Se Cathedral Church

It is one of the largest churches in India, being the famous churches in Goa. The church was built to celebrate the victory of Portuguese ruler Afonso de Albuquerque.

Mangeshi Temple

Goa is also home to beautiful temples and ornate mosques as well, though it is a land of Portugal dominance. Ponda region in Goa is famous for 450-year-old Shri Mangesh temple dedicated to Shiva. The highlights of the temple are the seven-story lamp tower known as deepstambha, a splendid water tank, believed to be the oldest part of the temple.

Dudhsagar Falls

The literal meaning of the word ‘Dudhsagar’ means a sea of milk. Well, it does make you feel so as it is a 4 tiered waterfall located also being the 4th tallest waterfall in India. There is a railway bridge which passes right in front of the waterfall and passenger train passing through the fall tend to always slow down for passengers to view the fall up close.

Naval Aviation Museum

The Naval Aviation Museum is unknown to many but is the only one of its kind in the whole of Asia because it is the only Naval Aviation Museum in India. It has an outdoor and an indoor section and exhibits range from 7 different types of aircraft, rockets, bombs, armaments, protective gear, parachutes, pilot’s outfits, etc. It is a must-visit place for people keen on the defense force.

Ashwem Beach

Ashwem beach is kind of an oasis, which provided some serenity in Goa. It is a recommended beach for those beach lovers who hate crowds and wish to have their alone time with the water body.

Dona Paula Beach

It is an affluent area known for its ocean view. The place is named for a Portuguese romantic heroine popular in local folklore. The beach offers water sports and souvenir shops.