If the call of the sea beckons, come down to Goa, where you can spend your days lazying on a sunny beach and pass the nights away in celebration and revelry till the sun comes up again. The three days in Goa, you are free to roam about on your own and explore this charming place just like you’d want to.
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Apart from Wildlife and Hills, there are many others themes that a traveler can cover. Not many beach lovers know that India has a coastline of 7,517 km (4,671 mi). A few popular beach destinations in the country are Goa, Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal, Mumbai, Karnataka, Vizag, and Union territories like Pondicherry, Daman and Diu, Andamans and Lakshwadweep Islands. Among them Goa, Mumbai, Kerala are most preferred by Gay Travelers.
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Beaches of Goa
The state of Goa was a Portuguese colony until 1962, and is famous for its Indo-Portuguese culture and architecture. Goa’s Beaches reflect its colourful mosaic of history. Goa is a tropical paradise with miles of palm-fringed sandy Beaches. Goa is a vivid mixture of white washed Catholic churches, Hindu temples and the colours and aromas of the busy street markets. Accommodation in Goa ranges from top quality hotels to rooms in private houses. It is possible to find package holiday hotels in Goa on a Bed and Breakfast. The main Goa holiday season is November to April.
Beaches Of Goa and its beauty
Goa has a total coastline of 125 km and that makes people believe that it is a long big beach. The beaches of Goa are like the curves of a woman. The beaches are beautiful and each beach is unique in its own way. Goa’s beaches are speckled with quaint little beach shacks that serve ice cold beer and spicy Goan cuisine. All along the beaches of Goa are picturesque villages red tiled houses and here and there, the remains of fortresses, in complete contrast, inland Goa has deep valleys and fast flowing rivers surrounded by wooded hills.
Places Of Interest
Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. There are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include water scooters to water gliding. One can engage in shopping on the beach side stalls and shacks and also enjoy a midnight bonfire on the beach. The beaches have been divided as north Goa Beaches and South Goa Beaches. The popular North Goa beaches which are known for its trance atmosphere is Candolim beach, Sinquerim Beach, Baga beach, Bambolim beach, Arambol beach and Vagator beach. The South Goa beaches are Benaulim Beach , Palolem beach, Agonda beach, Mobor beach and Cavelossim beach.
All the beaches are beautiful and very much scenic. The beaches which are very much overcrowded are the Dona Paula, Calangute Colva and so on. Always remember that all the beaches are not safe for swimmers. So check out with the beach guard before wading into the sea.
– Anjuna Beach, Goa
– Arambol Beach, Goa
– Agonda Beach, Goa
– Aguada Beach, Goa
– Benaulim Beach, Goa
– Bogmalo Beach, Goa
– Baga Beach, Goa
– Calangute Beach, Goa
– Cavelossim Beach, Goa
– Candolim Beach, Goa
– Colva Beach, Goa
– Dona Paula Beach, Goa
– Mobor Beach, Goa
– Majorda Beach, Goa
– Miramar Beach, Goa
– Palolem Beach, Goa
– Vagator Beach, Goa
– Sinquerim Beach, Goa
– Varca Beach, Goa
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Bombay
Arrive Bombay from own country & transfer to hotel. The stay will be overnight at Bombay.
Day 02: Bombay
Get introduced to the diverse heritage, bustling markets, business houses and many different communities that represent in this city the ever changing face of modern India.
Check out from hotel at 12 noon. Later in the evening transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Aurangabad.
Day 03: Arrive Aurangabad
Early morning arrive at Aurangabad & transfer to hotel.
Later visit Ellora caves, Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompasses 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode – Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. The stay will be overnight at Aurangabad.
Day 04: Aurangabad
Morning visit Ajanta. Ajanta Caves are 106 kms from Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes portray in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries.
The stay will be overnight at Aurangabad.
Day 05: Aurangabad – Bombay by train Bombay – Goa by flight
Morning check out from hotel & transfer to railway station to board train to Bombay, Arrive at Bombay & transfer to airport to board flight for Goa. Arrive at Goa & transfer to hotel. The stay will be overnight at Goa.
Day 06: Goa
Enjoy the sun and sand to your heart`s content. Goa has some of the most exciting party scene in India, look forward to excursions that will allow you not just to party but also give you a chance to mingle with Goa’s gay community.
Day 07: Goa
Day free on beach. No transport services. The stay will be overnight at Goa.
Day 08: Goa
Day free on beach. No transport services. The stay will be overnight at Goa.
Day 09: Goa – Badami
Morning check out from hotel & drive to Badami, the dramatic capital of the powerful chalukya dynasty that ruled the deccan in the 6th and 7th century AD. Among the ruins are some truly spectacular temples carved into the southern face of the overhanging cliff. The stay will be overnight at Badami.
Day 10: Badami – Hospet
Morning visit city, Also known as Vatapi is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out of sand stone hills. The carved temples date back to the 6th century. Of these, three are Hindu and one Jain. Sculptured out of solid rock they are adorned with carvings. The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries, treasury and a watch tower. The Malegitti Shivalaya temple set on the summit of a hill is built of stones without mortar.
After visit drive to Hospet, Arrive at Hospet & transfer to hotel. The stay will be overnight at Hospet.
Day 11: Hospet – Hampi – Hospet
Visit the ruined city of Hampi on the bank of the Tungabhadra River. This is the site of the capital of Vijaynagar that held sway over the region for more than 200 years. The stay will be overnight at Hospet.
Day 12: Hospet – Dandeli
Morning drive to the camp at Dandeli. Adventure awaits to challenge you as white water. The stay will be overnight at Dandeli.
Day 13: Dandeli
Go into jungle in open jeeps at dawn to spot wildlife before it holes up for the day. After breakfast, ride the river and birdwatch, keeping a wary eye on the crocodiles basking on the banks. The stay will be overnight at Dandeli.
Day 14: Dandeli – Goa – Bombay & Departure
Morning drive to Goa, arrive at Goa & transfer to airport to board flight for Bombay, Arrive domestic airport of Bombay & transfer to international airport by airport coach to board flight for onward journey.
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