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	Family Must-Do's
	Surely a dream holiday destination, Goa has something for all. Kids can go for playing in the waters, building sand castles, river cruises, dolphin watching and many other fun-filled activities. Grown-ups keep busy with beaches, gleaming sands, swaying palms, seafood and colorful markets. The rich culture and interesting history can keep growing kids amazed just as the colorful atmosphere and spirited nightlife keeps the adults. So be here with your entire family to laze around in the sun-soaked sands, take a stroll amidst the busy markets, walk amidst the pretty Portuguese villas, head out to the sea for a fill of surfing and swimming or join the all-night party people on some of the most popular beaches.


	Things to See
	Panjim: This would probably be the starting point of your tour. Panjim, the capital city has a distinct laid-back character. The town has some of the most beautiful Portuguese buildings and villas. Worth visiting here is the Fontainas, which is a living museum showcasing the life and culture of Goa. For those spiritually-inclined, the Mangueshi Temple is built in Portuguese style and dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Beaches: What strikes first when you visit Goa, is miles of unending beaches, but it surely offers much more. North Goa’s prominent beach is the Anjuna Beach, which is known for its full-moon night parties. Visit some of the other well-known but quieter beaches of Baga, Calangute, Colva, Chapora and Calangute, which offer picture-perfect sandy coves and coconut palms. South Goa, on the other hand has more relaxing beaches, of which Bogamalo is better known, which also offers a range of prominent cafés. The sleepy beaches of Colva and Benaulim, the tranquility, the idyllic fishing village of Betul, make this a truly exciting experience. Churches: Among the structures of Old Goa, the most prominent is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier. Contained in a silver casket, the body is lowered for public viewing once every 10 years. Visit another historical site, the Convent & Church of St Francis of Assisi, which has intricate gilded and carved woodwork and a floor substantially made of carved gravestones. One of the largest cathedrals in Asia, the Gothic Se Cathedral is a fine blend of Portuguese and Gothic architecture. Once characterized by two bell towers, today there exists only one tower with five bells, including the ‘Golden Bell’ whose resonance can be heard thrice daily. Other churches worth visiting are Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Church of Our Lady of Mount. Market: While shopping is imperative here, one of the most prominent of North Goan sites is the Anjuna Flea Market that happens every Wednesday. It is much frequented by tourists, hippies and artists alike.


	Gourmet Treats
	When visiting Goa, don’t miss out on the specialties of the region. While rice and fish are prominently the staple diet of the region, Goa is most famous for its seafood. Discover several eateries here that offer all varieties of seafood, not to mention a large range of vegetarian food too. Of course, don’t forget to try the local feni, a popular alcoholic beverage brewed out of cashew and coconut.


	Shopping Delights
	Goa is a total shoppers delight! While the Anjuna Flea Market is the best place for local purchase, don’t miss out on the other markets of the region. Worth visiting are the night markets of Baga and Arpora that offer clothes, pottery, trinkets, bamboo craft, coconut mask carvings and sea shell crafts.

Hotels in Agra

Star	Hotel name	Rate(Rs.)*	Inclusions

	Osborne Holiday Resorts	567
	Casa Esmeralda	731
	Montego Bay Beach Village	1000
	Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort	1072
	Ginger Hotel	1090
	Alegria Beach Resort	1167
	Dona Alcina Resort	1177
	Capt Lobo Beach Hideaway	1250
	Varca Palms Beach Resort	1500
	Martin's Comfort	1509
	Longuinhos Beach Resort	1545
	Phoenix Park Inn	1566
	The Flushing Meadows	1667
	Vista Do Rio Resort	1750
	Ronil Beach Resort	2000
	Resort Terra Paraiso	2063
	Hotel Dona Terezinha	2134
	Royal Orchid Galaxy Beach Resort	2400
	Lazy Lagoon Sarovar Portico Suites	2430
	Nizmar Resort	2693
	Riviera De Goa	3053
	La' Calypso	3250
	Dona Sylvia Beach Resort	4250
	Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort	4670
	The Leela Kempinski	7750

* All the above rates are per person per night

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