Favorite Phrase of we Indians when we want so called much 'needed break' we say ''Chalo Yaar Goa Chalte hai''...
The Global Destination Goa mainly bifurcated into two North and South Goa. But When it comes to find some peaceful space for yourself on this golden beaches , North Goa always attracts the travelers not only across India but across the world too.
Major Sightseeing of North Goa are :
1.Clean and serene beaches Viz : Calangute , Vagator ,Baga,Anjuna, Miramar (Mostly Crowded during vacation/ holiday season) and Bambolim,Arambol(with Sweet water lake alonside the beach),Mandrem, Morjim,Kerim are less crowded and peaceful.
2.Forts : Aguada,Shikeri,Reis Magos and Terekhol fort.
3.Saturday Night market and Anjuna Flea Market.
4.One can enjoy the Indian and Continental multi-cuisine with much cheaper rate hotels and motels to stay other than the major renowned beach localities like Calangute, Vagator and Baga.
5.One can take a day city break either In Capital City Panjim or Mapusa City especially for shopping.
Panjim offers you the perfect city break with sightseeing like Miramar beach, Dona paula,Kala Acadamy visit, Bascilica of Bom Jesus and Se cathedral ,immaculate conception churches of Old Goa and Panjim,Casino,Panaromic city view from ATAL SETU bridge,Night boat parties, Bars and Restaurants ,Inox and Samrat Zsquare Multiplexes for Cinema,shopping centres and malls,Local shopping hubs,Fountainhas place known for the portuguese feel, Goan art galleries and lot more to hang out.
6.One can seek blessings in various well known temples Viz: Shantadurga of Mardol, Bodgeshwar of Mapusa,Bhagvati Ravalnath Mandrem and Pernem, Ajoba Devasthan of Kerim,Saptakoteshwar,Mahalsa Narayani, Maruti Mandir and many more.
7. Lakes: Mayem Lake (Offers Newly started Bungee Jumping at a free fall of 55 mtrs height) and Carambolim Lake
8.Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
9.Water fall and Caves at Harvalem and other caves like Pandava caves
10. Dams : - Amthane dam and Anjuna Dam
So guys Plan your bada weekend especially when public holidays coincides with your weekend... and Enjoy the true hospitality, Goan sea food,Rave parties, Festivals and above all peaceful Beach life...