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370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Can<strong>do</strong>lim beach is considered as one<br />

of the best sun-kissed beaches <strong>in</strong><br />

north Goa. It is a beautiful and<br />

tranquil beach. Here, you can f<strong>in</strong>d<br />

the yummiest sea food <strong>in</strong> Goa!<br />

Baga Beach is visited by a gazillion of<br />

<strong>to</strong>urists annually. It is a popular<br />

<strong>to</strong>urist dest<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>in</strong> Goa. Cool<br />

crowd, shacks, discos, mambo, music<br />

– you will f<strong>in</strong>d all of it here.<br />

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Vaga<strong>to</strong>r beach has a serene and tranquil beach where you can enjoy the sunset view unlike other<br />

crowded beaches. You can also try the kickass water sports!<br />

Mandrem is a gorgeous beach between the lush green coconut trees with copious sun loungers.<br />

It seems crème-de-la-crème when the tides hit the shores!<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Forts : North Goa is well-known for its<br />

forts with a spectacular heritage<br />

millennia-old. Some of these forts<br />

<strong>in</strong>clude Chapora Fort, Corjeum Fort,<br />

Aguada Fort and the list goes on.<br />

Churches : The churches <strong>in</strong> Goa have a<br />

m<strong>in</strong>d-boggl<strong>in</strong>g Portuguese architectural<br />

design. Some beautiful beaches <strong>in</strong> Goa<br />

<strong>in</strong>clude Bom Jesus Basilica (UNESCO<br />

World Heritage Site), St Cajetan Church<br />

and many more.<br />

Temples : Temples <strong>in</strong> North Goa are blissfully soo<strong>th<strong>in</strong>g</strong> and enlighten<strong>in</strong>g which are the most<br />

popular H<strong>in</strong>du shr<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> India such as Mangeshi Temple, Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Shri<br />

Shantadurga Temple and <strong>in</strong>numerable others.<br />

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Museums : The museums <strong>in</strong> Goa glorify the his<strong>to</strong>ry and diverse culture of the state by its<br />

sculptures, furniture from Portuguese era etc. Some famous museums <strong>in</strong>clude Goa State<br />

Museum, Museum of Christian Art, Goa Chitra Museeum, etc.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


India is better known as “Land of Spices” due<br />

<strong>to</strong> its <strong>in</strong>numerable vibrant spice flavours that<br />

you can f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> every nook and crannies of<br />

the country. If you can see these spices <strong>in</strong><br />

their natural habitat. Get ready for Spice<br />

Plantation Tour <strong>in</strong> Goa!<br />

Tropical Spice Plantation: This plantation is<br />

located <strong>in</strong> Keri <strong>in</strong> Ponda Taluka, 29 km from<br />

Panaji. The visi<strong>to</strong>rs here are served herbal<br />

tea after which they are guided for a<br />

rejuvenat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>ur of the plantation.<br />

Pascoal Spice Village: This plantation is located along Man<strong>do</strong>vi River, 33 km from Panaji. There<br />

are array of spice plants and cash crops here.<br />

Sahkar Spice Farm: This spice farm is located on Ponda-Belgaum Road, Curti, 35 km from Panaji.<br />

You are guided for the plantation <strong>to</strong>ur and served lunch on a banana leaf.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


The INGO Saturday Nite Bazaar or<br />

night market is a humongous shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />

event. It also has copious of<br />

enterta<strong>in</strong>ment events. These events<br />

highlight the contemporary culture of<br />

Goa.<br />

These Saturday markets operate <strong>in</strong> the<br />

<strong>to</strong>urist season between Arpora and<br />

Anjuna resorts. First night market is<br />

held before New Year, while the last <strong>in</strong><br />

end of April.<br />

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The INGO market attracts traders from all round the globe. It has a colossal bracket of products<br />

which starts from tr<strong>in</strong>kets <strong>to</strong> branded products & jewellery.<br />

This market also offers a chance <strong>to</strong> enjoy different local as well as <strong>in</strong>ternational cuis<strong>in</strong>es and<br />

Goa trance music <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Everyone would love the surreal chance<br />

<strong>to</strong> spot <strong>do</strong>lph<strong>in</strong>s frolick<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the waters of<br />

the sea. And Goa offers this with its<br />

Dolph<strong>in</strong> spott<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>urs where you can try<br />

the odds!<br />

In these <strong>to</strong>urs, many local boat owners<br />

take you <strong>to</strong> a trip <strong>to</strong> glance at the<br />

beautiful-playful creature. You can stretch<br />

out and relax, snorkel and take pictures<br />

on this trip.<br />

The it<strong>in</strong>erary of the <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>in</strong>cludes pick up service <strong>in</strong> morn<strong>in</strong>g, transferr<strong>in</strong>g from car <strong>to</strong> jetty, 1<br />

hour-long spott<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>do</strong>lph<strong>in</strong>s and then back <strong>to</strong> hotel north hotel.<br />

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Dolph<strong>in</strong> spott<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>urs are quite famous <strong>in</strong> Goa. Some of the paramount beaches that have<br />

these <strong>to</strong>urs <strong>in</strong>clude Can<strong>do</strong>lim Beach, Calangute Beach, Palolem Beach etc.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Do you like adventurous jeep safari,<br />

cruis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the jungle? Goa offers<br />

splendid jeep safaris with the delights of<br />

watch<strong>in</strong>g various waterfalls <strong>in</strong> the region.<br />

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In these blissful jeep safaris, the visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

are provided with elephant ride, spice<br />

plantation <strong>to</strong>urs, chances of watch<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

wildlife and aquatic life as it traverse<br />

through the National Parks.<br />

These jeep safaris packages <strong>in</strong>clude pick<strong>in</strong>g up from the hotels <strong>in</strong> Goa and then transferr<strong>in</strong>g<br />

you <strong>to</strong> a jeep. There are a lot of <strong>th<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>do</strong> on these trips. You can explore the Jungle while<br />

stay<strong>in</strong>g safe.<br />

The famous jeep safari packages <strong>in</strong>clude Dudhsagar waterfall and spice plantation trip; spice<br />

plantation and old Goa church <strong>to</strong>ur; Dudhsagar Waterfall and Wildlife Jeep Safari.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Portuguese Rule: Portuguese arrived <strong>in</strong><br />

Goa by the guidance of Vasco Da Gama <strong>in</strong><br />

1498 and Goa came under the Portuguese<br />

rule when Alfonso de Albuquerque<br />

attacked it. Portuguese ruled <strong>in</strong> Goa for<br />

450 years.<br />

Goa’s Independence: After several failed<br />

attempts for revolt by Satyagrahis, the<br />

Indian military f<strong>in</strong>ally attacked the<br />

Portuguese on December 19 1961, and<br />

Goans achieved <strong>in</strong>dependence.<br />

Portuguese Architectural Build<strong>in</strong>gs: Goa, the “Tourist Paradise”, has exquisite churches and<br />

monuments built by the emperors of Portuguese. These build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>clude Se Cathedral, Reis<br />

Magos Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus etc.<br />

Present Day: Goa has become a world-famous <strong>to</strong>urist place with museums display<strong>in</strong>g heritage<br />

artefacts from all time periods and its ancient temples & churches which are now recognised as<br />

the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Hard Rock hotel is the best among the<br />

5-star hotels <strong>in</strong> north Goa and located<br />

<strong>in</strong> Calangute, it is just few blocks away<br />

from some em<strong>in</strong>ent beaches of Goa.<br />

The major highlight of the hotel is the<br />

rock shows every day such as Rock ‘n<br />

Roll Fridays, Alternative Rock Thursday,<br />

Retro Sunday Sun<strong>do</strong>wners and many<br />

more.<br />

The basic amenities <strong>in</strong>cludes the all-day buffets, out<strong>do</strong>or pool with party deck, poolside bars<br />

and grille, rock spa and shops, Body rock fitness centre.<br />

This hotel has various packages and best venues for wedd<strong>in</strong>gs, conferences, meet<strong>in</strong>gs and other<br />

social events with its team of event planners, event production, cater<strong>in</strong>g and hospitality<br />

specialists which makes it one of the best of luxury five-star hotels <strong>in</strong> Goa.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Started <strong>in</strong> 1989 by Mr. Mart<strong>in</strong>, Mart<strong>in</strong>s<br />

Corner has come long way from corner<br />

shop <strong>to</strong> multicuis<strong>in</strong>e a La carte<br />

restaurant that is a paradise of Goan,<br />

Indian, Tan<strong>do</strong>ori and cont<strong>in</strong>ental<br />

Ch<strong>in</strong>ese cuis<strong>in</strong>es, and delicious<br />

seafood.<br />

Mart<strong>in</strong>s Corner is located just 900<br />

meters away from the beach and is<br />

perfect for corporate events, family<br />

get-<strong>to</strong>gethers, and product launches.<br />

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It has been awarded with “Life Time Achievement Award” <strong>in</strong> 2007 and Times Food Award <strong>in</strong><br />

2012 for its success and delicious food.<br />

Mart<strong>in</strong>’s Corner has beautiful caricatures of Goan culture all over its walls. Enjoy romantic<br />

atmosphere with mesmeris<strong>in</strong>g live music under the stars with its out<strong>do</strong>or d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g service.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


St. Anthony Beach Shack is beach and<br />

Karaoke bar that is famous among<br />

seafood lovers. It also has amaz<strong>in</strong>gly<br />

delicious steaks, desserts and various<br />

Indian dishes.<br />

This beach shack is versatile as you can<br />

choose your dishes <strong>to</strong> be cooked <strong>in</strong> Goan<br />

spices, butter ‘n garlic or any other combo<br />

that you can th<strong>in</strong>k of.<br />

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St. Anthony beach shack is located <strong>in</strong> Baga Beach which is quite near <strong>to</strong> the hotels <strong>goa</strong> India.<br />

This makes it a sought after place by the beach lovers.<br />

The major highlight of this beach shack is the bars, fast service, soo<strong>th<strong>in</strong>g</strong> ambience and<br />

out<strong>do</strong>or seat<strong>in</strong>g with the fabulous view of the beach.<br />

Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>


Hard Rock Hotels Goa<br />

370/14, Porba Vad<strong>do</strong>, Calangute, Email: reservations@hrh<strong>goa</strong>.com<br />

Bardez Goa ,403 516 Phone: +91 832 674 5555<br />

India<br />

Visit at :- https://www.hardrockhotels.com/<strong>goa</strong>

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