Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav in Goa

 Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav in Goa.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha. It falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September). It is observed throughout India, as well as by devoted Hindus in all parts of the world.

The Ganesh festival is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals all over India and holds a special place in the hearts of Goan people. It is an occasion of fun and frolic, a time of cleaning and decorating the place of worship of the elephant headed God, who is very much revered amongst his humble devotees all over. More importantly, it brings about a reunion of family and friends, exchanging gifts and overall rejoicing to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha.

There are various idols of Lord Ganesh in different shapes and sizes well adorned and installed in heavily decorated pandals by various merchant associations and other merchant groups in all the cities of Goa, the preparations for this much adored festival begins just at the culmination of the harvesting season or the holy month of Shravana. As per Hindu customs and traditions, Lord Ganesha idols are worshipped with due respect and devotion amidst a lot of gaiety and splendour for 1 1/2, 5, 7, 9 or 11 days in the month of Bhadrapada after which they are ceremonially immersed in big lakes or oceans. The immersion on thej day of Anant Chaturdashi marks the end of the most favourite festival of the Hindu people in Goa and all over.

The festival ushers in a season of joyous celebration all over Goa. Besides the religious significance, the festival is an occasion for family members to reunite and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. People of all communities visit their Hindu friends to join in the celebration.

Food during Ganesh Chaturthi.

This is the most auspicious and important festival of the Hindu community in Goa. Also known as Chovoth. The variety of food offer during this  auspicious festival 

Ukkadiche Modak

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Modak are considered to be one of the favorite food of Lord Ganesha Ukkadiche Modak are made up of rice flour stuffed with cocount and jaggrey fillings  and than steamed.

Laddos 

Ladoos like coconut ladoo, besan ladoo and nevereos are also a popular snack. 

Delicious food is offered as a bhog to Ganeshji and than served to guest.

It's one of the best festival in India where helps to reunite family.

The Beleza by the Beach Resort

 The Beleza By The Beach Resort

 This beautiful resort is set near Colva beach along the Arabian Sea. Surrounded at length and breadth with the view of paddy fields, the resort offers a scenic pathway from within connecting guests to the pristine white sands of Colva beach. It is conveniently located close to the Colva Promenade shopping area as well as a distance covered in 25 minutes from the airport

Treat yourself to luxury in our spacious and fully furnished Superior Rooms. The charming decor and scenic views of our garden, pool, and paddy fields are sure to win you over.

Property Description 

Spread over 5 acres of land, Beleza By The Beach is located in Goa, along the sandy beaches of Colva Beach. With tastefully designed rooms and villas, it offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi.

To ensure a pleasant stay, pillow menus, 39-inch flat-screen TVs can be found in all rooms. Coffee/tea making facilities and a dining area are included. 

Beleza By The Beach is a 25-minute drive to the airport. It is also close the shopping area of Colva Promenade. 

Guests can relax in the sauna and enjoy pampering spa treatments. A separate children’s pool and a well equipped fitness centre are available. The Beach Beleza also provides free parking and concierge services.

This Resort is conveniently located close to the Colva Promenade shopping area as well as a distance covered in 25 minutes from the airport. All rooms are air-conditioned with an attached bathroom, LCD TV with satellite connection, tea/coffee maker and DVD player. Guests can choose from a wide selection of movies from our video library free of charge. Tentacao our world cuisine restaurant is an all-day dining restaurant and bar set by the pool side. Nazare our beach shack and bar, is a beautiful spot to view the sunset and sip sun downers and light snacks. Espaco Divino Our Spa facility offers a range of relaxing massages. Our conference room is picturesquely set overlooking the swimming pool and it can seat up to 35 people. We also have a garden area and a play area with swings for children.

Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room

Free breakfast

Beach

Game room

Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly

Location-      

Colva Beach Thondvaddo, Betalbatim 403708 India

Top Amenities

Airport transfer

240 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Saunal

 

Thondwaddo, Betalbatim,
Salcette, Goa – 403708
+ 91  98 502 05647 
0832 6719200, 
0832 6719201

Places near by Beleza by the Beach

 Colva Beach

 Betalbatim Beach

Boomerang Beach Bar

Kadar mega mart

Health Sub Centre ,Betalbatim

Super medical store

Our Lady of Remedios Church

Zorro Jewellers

Dental Solutions

Sunshine Medical Store

  

                                

                      

                           

Best five places in North Goa.

 North Goa is divided into three sub-  divisions Panjim,Mapusa and Bicholim.

North Goa is famous for its famous coastlines, beach shacks and amazing food. You can spend time on beaches ,club, forts and markets. 

The best  5 Places to explore in North Goa

Vagator Beach 

Vagator Beach  : This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, If you want to spend peacful  than you are at right place.It's the best place for evening walks  with clinging noise of waves on rock and seagul quacking overhead. And you can not miss the sunset over the beach or enjoy lunch on sand. This beach is famous for its hippy culture and rave parties.                                    Three places which you should not miss at Vagator, Ozran Beach, Tambduki Beach and Chapora fort.

Chapora fort:

Chapora Fort: Chapora Fort, is located at Northern side of Goa,is famously known as Dil Chahta Hai Fort. This fort is 700mtr away from Vagator Beach.

The history of the Fort is long ,It has been held  by many rulers for varying lengths of time.The Fort is the only laterite fort in the village of Chapora the walls has natural slopes and drops of the peninsula .This makes them difficult to climb.

The best time to visit the Fort is in the evenings,once the fierce sun heat has receded.

Anjuna Beach : 

Anjuna Beach: Anjuna Beach provides you with some of the stunning sceneray and photographic view during sunrise and sunset ,If you want to spend adventure-filled weekend with your squad or family members its a best place to visit.

The flea market is the most atractive place which you should not miss, If you are expert in bargaining than make sure to visit on wednesday to bang good deals.

Basilica Bom of Jesus 

Basilica Bom of Jesus: One of the most iconic religious structures at old Goa . The Basilica hold the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is famous for being the  first minor Basilica in India ,the church has been declared a World heritage monument.

The roof of the church was originally  tiled,There are two chapels,a main altar and a sacristy besides the choir inside the church itself.

Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach :  Calangute Beach is also known as "Queen of Beaches". Calangute  Beach is famous for water sports. Calangute Beach include parasailing ,water surfing, banana ride and jet- skiing.

Calangute Beach is just 15km away from Goan capital,Panaji it is the largest beach in Goa. This beach is also famous for Restaurants,Clubs .The nightlife of Calangute Beach is the best with parties , music for the nightlife lovers.

So if you are in party mood , Then North Goa is the perfect place for you.

 

Note :  All photo courtesy from Google.

Best Five places Of South Goa.

 South Goa is one of the Disricts of Goa. It is famous for natural beaches,temples,water falls, hill sports,paddy fields and Coconut groves and many more things . 

Lets Check on five best places to visit in South Goa.

1.Palolem Beach 

  
Palolem Beach :  Palolema Beach is famous for scenic view and party vibes. Many people come here to enjoy waer sports and to enjoy beach culture.

 If you want to stay away from activities and want to spend some quality time,then you can book a Shack. This beach will always be enjoyable to you and your loved ones in all way. 

2.Agonda Beach-

If you continue driving towards Panaji from Palolem, the next beach is Agonda. It’s long and lonely, fringed with palms and casuarinas and dominated by a large hill to the south.Agonda Beach is a carpet of white sands dotted with colourful shacks giving the authentic Goan vibes.

3.Benaulim-The bliss for seafood.

  

The town is like the feather in the hat of South Goa’s coastline as it comprises a beautiful beach fringed by swaying palms and coconut trees. Benaulim is also popular in all of South Goa for its soul-saving seafood.The highlights of this place are seafood and dolphin sightseeing.

4.Rivona-Mysterious and sublime.

Located in the Sanguem taluka, Rivona is a hub of culture, history and architecture. If you want to experience something different than scenic beaches, Rivona is a place to be. It is less crowded and considered as an offbeat destination of South Goa.Rivona is also filled with water springs, verdant forests, hillsides and beautiful paddy fields. 

5.Dudhsagar falls-

Dudhsagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall which is well known for ita beautiful amd cascading appearance.

The cascading effect of this waterfall gives rise to the illusion of a milky white sea falling from such a great height. This is how the Falls acquired its name – Dudhsagar Falls.

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Goa Tourism Information Offices

List of Tourist Offices and contact persons for those who wish to tour in Goa

Mr. Swapnil Naik

Director of TourismTel: 0832 - 2438755, 2438749, 2438284
Fax: 0832 - 2438756
Email: goatourism (at) dataone.in

Ms. Pamela Mascarenhas
Dy. Director (Admn)Tel: 0832 - 2438757
Email: goatourism (at) dataone.in

Mr. H. K. Parsenkar
Dy. Director (Revenue)Tel: 0832 - 2438758
Email: goatourism (at) dataone.in

Department of Tourism
Government of GoaPatto, Panaji, Goa- 403 001
Tel: 0832 - 2438750/51/52
Email: goatourism (at) dataone.in

(a) Branch Office-North Tourist Shopping Complex, Mapusa. Tel: 2262390

(b) Branch Office - South, Margao Residency, Margao. Tel. 2715204

(c) Tourist Information Counter, Interstate Bus Terminus, Panaji.

(d) Tourist Information Counter, Vasco Residency, Vasco-da-Gama. Tel. 2512673

(e) Tourist Information Counter, Goa Airport, Dabolim Tel. 2541644/2542476

(f) Tourist Information Counter, Mumbai Central Railway Station, Mumbai 400 008. Tel. 23086288.

(g) Tourist Information Counter, Railway Station, Margao. Tel: 2702298.

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Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Trionora Apartments,
Dr. Alvares Costa Road,
Panaji.

Tel. 091-832-2424001, 2424002, 2424003, 2226515, 2436666, 2224132, 2226728.
Fax: 091-832-2423926;

E-mail: reservations@goa-tourism.com

Facilitation counter at Goa Airport, Dabolim, Tel: 091-832-2540829/2540031

Arambol - The best gliding site in India

Arambol in Goa, is a small fishing village in Goa. It is in the north of Panaji at 50 kms. Arambol have two beaches Harmal Beach and the Querim Beach. The Harmal Beach is full of activity and it is the northern beach of Goa. The beach is relatively clean and have some bays and fresh water pools which are good for swimming. The Querim beach can be reached only by foot and it have steep cliffs and hard rocks all along the way. 

The village near the beach is quite friendly. The local people here are mainly fishermen. But due to the growing activity one can find, internet cafes, travel agents and agencies, money changers, motorbike hiring and a lot more.

The best activity this place is famous for is para gliding.Though there are Anjuna and Vagator for paragliding, Arambol offers best training field for the beginners. The smooth and steady sea breeze helps the gliders to learn the nuances faster and easier. The ridges along the coast helps in flying in both the North West and South West winds. The best season to get trained is from October to June. One can enjoy smooth flying weather and climate all through the day during this period. (The course fee will be some where between Rs. 1200 to Rs. 2000 per day).

One can go paragliding from three locations, the Om rock which helps in flying in the South West direction. Kerry take off and the 1 km long ridge to the right of the sweet water lake helps in flying in the West and North West winds. The 1km long ridge is 100 ft high and is highly helpful for the beginners and learners who wish to fly from top to bottom and land in the beach.

Another best pass time one can do in this beach area from the month of November to March is Boating, Fishing and Dolphin spotting.  

Arambol is the best place for the budget travellers, who wish to visit Goa, but have a better and reasonably priced accomodation.

Alorna Fort, Pernem, Goa

Located at a distance of 31 kms from the capital city of Goa, Panaji, the Alorna fort is on the banks of the Chapora river. Dated back to the 17th century, this Alorna Fort is said to be built by Bhansales of Sawantwadi. The fort is built with high defense mechanisms and to withstand the invasions by the Marathas from the north. It was captured by Marquis of Castello Novo who was later knows as Marquis of Alnora. The fort was in his possession till 1746, then it was captured by Dom Frederico Guilherme de Souza and then it came to the possession of the Portugese in 1781.

 

There were 4 gun barracks and only 2 can be seen. The Alorna fort is in ruined condition but the scenic beauty enroute and also from the fort is breath taking. One can see fields and mountains alone from the fort. There is only one building inside the fort and no other inhabitants near by though there is a local panchayat.

Alorna Fort is 10kms away from the NH17 and so it have to be reached only by road. Cabs and taxis can be hired from the airport and railway stations.

For more information about Alorna Fort, the village Panchayat can be contacted at - 91-0832-2205221


Alorna fort is a protected monument of India.