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Goa

Goa is a former Portuguese colony, currently a state in India's West region. It is 3700 square kilometres in size and has a human population of approximately 1.4 million. Its east-west mix, beaches and syncretic culture is what attracts an officially-estimated two million visitors each year. Bulk of the visitors are from the rest of India, but the quarter-million from abroad have an influential role to play because of their spending capacity. Among the foreign visitors, and increasingly among a section of young visitors from India, Goa is currently renowned for its electronic music parties and its beaches. From 1510 until 1961 Goa was a Portuguese colony and many aspects of Portuguese culture and architecture can still be found.

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Hotels in Goa

Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort Score 7.75 from 4 reviews
Vadi, Candolim 7.75/10
International airport: 41 km (approximately 50 minutes). Domestic airport: 41 km (approximately 50 minutes). Railway station: 45 km (approximately 75 minutes). ... more
 
PerAvel Beach Holiday Home Score 6.5 from 1 reviews
Fort Aguada Rd. Near Kingfisher villa 6.5/10
The lovely PerAvel Beach Holiday Home is a 5-minute stroll to the Candolim beach nearby shops, restaurants and bars, while simultaneously peaceful and with a homely, family-run ambiance. The sun-baked rooftop terrace brings you even closer to the sun, while lush gardens hosting a fully-stocked bar will not fail to refresh. Individual balconies offer both in the luxury of your own outside space. Internet access and a fax facility are available to allow the outside world in at your convenience. Pick-up and drop-off at terminals is possible when arranged in advance. The easy arrangement of sightseeing and tickets plus the provision of a currency exchange and safety deposit locker will leave the visitor free to indulge completely in the holiday feeling. ... more
 
Hotel Supreme - Goa Score 0 from 0 reviews
Opp. Damodar Temple, Swatantra Path, Vasco-Da-Gama 0/10
Cancellation submitted less than 5 days before arrival date will incur first night charge. Cancellation submitted less than 2 days before arrival date will incur full period charge. No-show will incur full period charge. ... more
 
 Lazy Lagoon Sarovar Portico Suites Goa Score 8.75 from 4 reviews
Baga,Arpora,Bardez 8.75/10
Among the most famous beaches along Goa’s 100 km long coastline are Gasper Dias, Calangute, Colva, Bogmalo, Vagator and Mobor. These beaches turn into a place full of colour, music, delicious food and fun every season. ... more
 
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Full day Delhi tour at your leisure by private vehicle 8 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel and a car with driver will be at your disposal for the full day, with in the city limits (8 hrs / 80 kilometers (48 miles) - garage to garage).

Examples of places where you could visit:

  • New Delhi
  • Old Delhi
  • Red Fort
  • Lotus Bahai Temple
  • India Gate
  • Jama Masjid
  • Humayun's Tomb
  • Lodi Tomb

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Light and Sound Show at Red Fort in Delhi by private vehicle 1 hour

Sound and Light show at the Red Fort In the evening, you will be picked from your hotel and taken to the Red Fort. Witness the 'Son - Et - Lumiere', a dramatic interplay of sound and light effects, recreating the history of Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal Power. Watch three hundred years of history come alive! Click here for more information and Booking Details


Combined tour of Old and New Delhi by private vehicle 4 hours

Qutub Minar This morning, you will be transferred from your hotel and leave for a tour of Old Delhi. You will visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid the biggest Mosque in India and drive past Red Fort which is a Moughal Monument made of red sand stone and Chandni Chowk an old and busy market.

In New Delhi you will visit sights such as the impressive Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. You will drive past the President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.

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