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It's not Mumbai......it's GOA CHAUPATI

Like Juhu Chaupati, Mumbai.....Goa have also a CHAUPATI point. On Panjim - Dono Paulo Rd. & at the Miramar beach, you can enjoy the taste & varieties of BHELPURI, PANIPURI, PAAV - BHAJI, KALAA - KHATTA Drinks & many more dishes. At this road - side CHAUPATI, you can enjoy the sight-seeing en evenings (beautiful views of Sun-set) with the spices of quality dishes at reasonable prices. its a unique place for everyone, specially the tourists & travelers, to spend the evening time

MUSEUM in Old Goa Church (Part-3)

The Archaeological Museum, Old Goa (District South Goa, Goa) The museum was established in 1964 and reorganized in 1981–82. Housed in the convent portion of the church of St. Francis of Assisi, antiquities displayed in 8 galleries include the objects from the prehistoric and early historic period to the late mediaeval period. The importance of this museum lies in the display of the portrait paintings of governors and viceroys, wooden sculptures, pillars, capitals, postal stamps likewise many other objects which belong to the Portuguese period in Goa. The showcases have been provided to display the important objects the pedestals are prepared to display the heavy stone and wooden objects. The portraits are displayed utilizing both natural and artificial light. Master pieces in the collection includes: Luis Vaz de Camees, Vishnu with ten incarnation, Surya, Gajalakshmi, wooden sculpture of John the Baptist, ivory sculptures of Jesus Crucification, bronze statue of Albuquer

Old Goa Church PART-2

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days of Portuguese rules. 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. Construction work on the church began in 1594. The church was consecrated in May 1605 by the archbishop, Dom Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. This world heritage monument has emerged as a landmark in the history of Christianity. It contains the body of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Francis Xavier died on Sancian Island

Old Goa Church PART-1

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days of Portuguese rules. 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. Construction work on the church began in 1594. The church was consecrated in May 1605 by the archbishop, Dom Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. This world heritage monument has emerged as a landmark in the history of Christianity. It contains the body of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Francis Xavier died on Sancian Island

Amazing Drive on Atlantic Highway

Atlantic Ocean Road Route information Maintained by Norwegian Public Roads Administration Length 8.3 km (5.2 mi) Existed 7 July 1989 – present The Hulvågen Bridges with the Storseisundet Bridge in the background The Atlantic Ocean Road or the Atlantic Road (Norwegian: Atlanterhavsveien / Atlanterhavsvegen) is an 8.3-kilometer (5.2 mi) long section of County Road 64 that runs through an archipelago in Eide and Averøy in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It passes by Hustadvika, an unsheltered part of the Norwegian Sea, connecting the island of Averøy with the mainland and Romsdalshalvøya peninsula. It runs between the villages of Kårvåg on Averøy and Vevang in Eida. It is built on several small islands and skerries, which are connected by several causeways, viaducts and eight bridges—the most prominent being Storseisundet Bridge. The route was originally proposed as a railway line in the early 20th century, but this was abandoned. Serious planning of the road started in

A beautiful & foggy September morning at Mandovi bridge, Goa.

The Mandovi Bridge was Russian in design and the first to be used in this country. The first Mandovi bridge was built in the 1971 and the second one in 1998.[5] On 5 July 1986 the first bridge collapsed. After the collapse, this project required the dismantling of the old bridge structure and strengthening with by filling M20 concrete. The total cost of construction was ₹2 crores. The parallel bridges have a length of 600 metres each. Both bridges carry one way traffic. www.vacationorganizer.in

Goa (Viva) Carnival

Goa Carnival is round the corner, and the state of Goa is all gearing up for the much-awaited festival of the year. It’s time to book your tickets to Goa and enjoy the four day festival in different cities that will keep you on your toes all through the festivity. Enjoy the parades, the dances and the Goan traditional music that will keep you energetic and enthralled throughout the show. This year, Carnival will be held from Feb 10th to 13th , 2018 collaborating with the most happening Goa Food and Cultural Festival. Float parades in the major cities will be held as follows: Panjim on 10th February, 4.00 pm onwards Miramar To Dona Paula. Margao on 11th February, 4.00 pm onwards Ponda on 11th February, 4.00 pm onwards Bhavani Sadan, Kaziwada To Tisk, Ponda. Vasco on 12th February, 4.00 pm onwards Sant Andrew Church To Vasco railway station. Curchorem on 12th February, 4.00 pm onwards Curchorem Railway Station To Bus Stand. Mapusa on 13th February, 4.00 pm onwards Ma