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Old Goa was the state's capital city until 1843, when it was
moved down river to Panaji. Once a byword for splendour, with a
population of several hundred thousand, Old Goa was virtually
abandoned...
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Once just a backpacker and hippie hangout selling kaftans and
chillums, the Anjuna Flea Market is now more commercial, with a
broad range of high-quality goods on sale. Traders from all over
India...
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For most visitors to India, Panaji is simply a busy bus
terminal, offering connections between India's southern cities and
the beaches of Goa. However, this most sedate of state capitals...
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Children will love a shopping trip in Goa: there are a number of
great stores in Panaji selling a variety of toys and games for
kids. Totally Toys is a vast toys and games arcade, and...
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There are a couple of great beaches to take the kids to in Goa.
The fishing village of Benaulim, near Colva, has a few quiet spots
with soft sand and beautiful clean water. A firm family...
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Take the kids on a trip to Bondla Forest, in the foothills of
the Western Ghats, where they can see exotic animals like sambar
deer, wild boar, monkeys, langurs and maybe even leopards! There
are...
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Goa has some amazing beaches. In the north, Anjuna Beach once
played host to hordes of hippies, but is now home to a number of
trendy beach bars as well as the famous Wednesday Market. The...
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A great outing in Goa is a trip to the Dudhsagar Waterfall. The
falls are located in a tropical jungle near the Goa-Karnataka
border, and are surrounded by a network of gently flowing...
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The Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is home to around 400 species of
birds, both local and migratory. Here visitors can expect to see
kingfishers, pintails, coots and egrets, as well as a...
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