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Forts of Goa – Chandor Fort
Nothing remains now of what was probably Goa’s earliest fort, at its first capital Chandrapura –now Chandor. Used as a base by the Bhojas as early as the 4th – 5th centuries AD, the whole […]
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Forts of Goa – Rachol Fort
Only an archway made of stone and a dry moat remain of Rachol Fort, one of the oldest forts in Goa. Built by the Bahamani sultans, it was captured by Krishnaraya, king of Vijayanagar, but […]
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Forts of Goa – Nanus Fort (Nanuz Fort)
Located in Satari taluka and stronghold of the Ranes, who launched a series of attacks on the colonisers in the 19th century, Nanus Fort is best known for having been captured by Dipaji Rane and […]
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Forts of Goa – Chapora Fort
Further south, 10 kms from Mapusa in Bardez taluka, across the wide Chapora river, is the magnificent construction. The climb up to the bastion is somewhat steep and slippery, but eminently worthwhile. Originally constructed by […]
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Goa Tourism to add Double Decker Bus service soon
Goa Tourism to add double decker buses for site seeing. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has been launching new and innovative services to promote tourism in the state of Goa – like Hot Air Ballooning, […]
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Goa Cycle Party, 1st state in India to promote pedal vehicle – Pedibus
Goa Tourism rolls out cycle party 10-seater pedal-powered vehicle. Goa Tourism is trying all possible ways to attract tourist to Goa. After launching the amphibious vehicle ‘Goa Duck Tours,’ hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides […]
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First edition of Vintage Car and Bike Rally in Goa gets overwhelming response
The Vintage Car and Bike Rally has taken off with great enthusiasm at Inox courtyard Panjim Goa. The day began with the flagging off of the rally from Paryatan Bhavan at 10.30 am by Honourable minister […]
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Over 50 Cars to participate for Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016
The one day Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016 in Goa organized by Goa Tourism has seen great response so far. Vintage Bike and Car collectors from Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu plan […]
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Registrations for Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016 opens
Registrations for Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016 have been opened. A one day Vintage Bike and Car Festival 2016, and the first of its kind, is being organized by Goa Tourism to promote […]
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Goa Tourism to organize the first ever Vintage Bike and Car Festival
Goa Tourism is gearing up to celebrate the greatest invention of yester years. While Classic cars have invaded the highways, the State of Goa has not forgotten the Vintage era and automobiles of heritage value that […]
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‘Freedom Ride’ by Goa Tourism on 15th August
Freedom ride by Goa Tourism. Goa Tourism is organizing‘Freedom Ride’, an exclusive bike rally to be held on 15 August 2016. The Freedom Ride rally will give bikers an experience of Goa’s beautiful landscape during […]
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Resume Vasco-Dudhsagar train, urges Goa Tourism Minister
Vasco to Dudhsagar train will be a boon to tourist travelling to Dudhsagar water falls Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar has urged Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to operate passenger trains from Vasco to Dudhsagar on daily […]