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