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Panaji
Panaji is the capital city of the tiny state of Goa in India.
Get in
Panaji is 30km from Vasco da Gama (Dabolim airport).
Taxis and buses go to Panaji, but if you have only got backpack, motorcycle taxis are a bargain, plus you get to ride on the pillion seat! Be sure to fix fares before the ride. Madgaon is a Konkan Railway train station.
Most trains from Bombay stop at a small station called Karmali. This is the place to get down while going to Panaji.
The NH17 (National Highway-17) goes through Goa. (This is the route buses will take while coming down from Bombay). The route is scenic, but narrow and unsafe, so driving down it is not recommended unless you are used to Indian Roads.
See
Don't miss out on the old city.See the islands that are just across the river. It only takes a couple of minutes to cross on the car ferry, and on the other side there are unpopulated fields of high marsh grass, sweeping views and utter peacefulness.
Do
Casino Caravela, Renaissance Goa Resort, Varca Village, Salcette, Goa 403721 (this is the starting point for the cruise), +91 832 745-200 (FAX - +91 832 745-225). India's only legal casino (on board a yacht!) offers a combination of sightseeing and gaming - American Roulette, Black Jack, Rummy, Stud Poker, Baccarat, Pontoon and Flash. Rs. 900 (For entry and buffet. Does not include casino chips. Other packages that do are available. )
Eat
Some of the best food in the world is found in this calm and breezy capital city.Try out the native Vindaloo curry with fish or chicken. It's hot!
Drink
There are lots of places in Goa where one can find a bar and restaurant. There's one around every corner of the every road. The famous ones are Ben and sand in Margao, Kentucky's at Colva beach, baywatch in Benaulim, Joecons in Benaulim, plus loads of shacks on beaches.
Sleep
A Pousada Guest House on Luis de Menezes Rd.
Telephone: (083) 2422618
Mobile: 09822175680
Doubles are 300-500 Rs per night. This is a small guest house so best to book ahead.
Panaji (Konkani/Hindi/Marathi: पणजी, English: Panjim, Portuguese: Pangim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi estuary, in the district of North Goa. With a population of 65,000 (a metropolitan population of 100,000 if suburbs are included), Panaji is Goa's third largest city after Vasco and Margao.
The current official name is Panaji. The Portuguese name was Pangim. The city is called Panjim in English. It has been spelt as Panaji since the 1960s, and is also called Ponnje in Konkani, the widely spoken local language.
Earlier a small village on the riverfront, in 1843 the city had been renamed Nova Goa (Portuguese for New Goa) when it officially replaced the city of Goa (now Old Goa) as the administrative seat of Portuguese India, though the viceroy had already moved there in 1759.
After the end of Portuguese colonial rule, it was...
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Hotels in Panaji
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 | Hotel Supreme - Goa  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Opp. Damodar Temple, Swatantra Path, Vasco-Da-Gama | |
| 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.
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 | Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort  |
Score 7.75 from 4 reviews | | Vadi, Candolim | |
| International airport: 41 km (approximately 50 minutes).
Domestic airport: 41 km (approximately 50 minutes).
Railway station: 45 km (approximately 75 minutes).
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 | PerAvel Beach Holiday Home  |
Score 6.5 from 1 reviews | | Fort Aguada Rd. Near Kingfisher villa | |
| 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 | | |
| | Lazy Lagoon Sarovar Portico Suites Goa |
Score 8.75 from 4 reviews | | Baga,Arpora,Bardez | |
| 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 | | | | More hotels in Panaji |
| Full day excursion to Agra with Fatehpur Sikri by private vehicle |
12 hours |
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Early morning you will be collected from your hotel and proceed to Agra. Agra is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Delhi.
In Agra, you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey overnight. Construction of the Taj began in the same year and was not completed until 1653.
After lunch at any restaurant of your choice, (lunch at own expense), you will visit the Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad - ud - Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
You will return to Delhi visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kilometers (24 miles) from Agra and was built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces nearby.
After the visits, you will be driven back to Delhi..
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| Delhi Airport Departure Transfer |
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A representative from the Services International office will meet you at the concierge desk at your Delhi hotel.. You will then be escorted to the airport for your flight departure.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed at time of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
- Departure Flight Number
- Departure Time
- Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
- Hotel Address
Don't forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer!
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| Full day excursion to Agra with Taj Mahal by private vehicle |
12 hours |
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Early morning you will be collected from your hotel and proceed to Agra. Agra is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Delhi.
In Agra, you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey overnight. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in the same year and was not completed until 1653.
After lunch at a restaurant of your choice in Agra town (lunch at own expense), you will visit the Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience and the Tomb of Itmad - ud - Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
At the end of the day you will be driven back to Delhi and transferred to your hotel.
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