Panaji Trip Overview
Unravel the real essence of Goa and discover it’s uniqueness with Make It Happen.
Join me on amazing this journey through time and unfurl the history, admire the architecture, stumble upon legends and delve deep into the Goan way of life.
Get to know more about some of the revolutionary thinkers that have shaped Goa’s ethos.
Discover the evolution of Panjim, the Capital city, from a fishing hamlet to thriving city today.
Get insights into fascinating facts about the unplanned and planned parts of Panjim.
Witness the traditional art of baking of delectable Goan sweets and Savories.
Enjoy some soulful Latin music hosted by a renowned Goan musician.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Panaji, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Panaji, Goa, India
Unravel the real essence of Goa and discover it’s uniqueness with Make It Happen.
Join me on amazing this journey through time and unfurl the history, admire the architecture, stumble upon legends and delve deep into the Goan way of life.
Get to know more about some of the revolutionary thinkers that have shaped Goa’s ethos.
Discover the evolution of Panjim, the Capital city, from a fishing hamlet to thriving city today.
Get insights into fascinating facts about the unplanned and planned parts of Panjim.
Witness the traditional art of baking of delectable Goan sweets and Savories.
Enjoy some soulful Latin music hosted by a renowned Goan musician.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Goa, Goa Velha India
The Old Goa Heritage Walk revisits some of the most fascinating facts during Portuguese rule. When Old Goa was Goa’s former capital city, it was a thriving city even during prior to Portuguese times. It was the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese arrived here in 1510 under their commander Afonso de Albuquerque, and captured the city from Adil Shah, the ruler of the Bijapur Kingdom. They came to the East in search of trade and to eventually spread Christianity.
In our Old Goa Heritage Walk, explore the some of the most historically significant buildings. Old Goa is a World Heritage site housing some of most grandest and oldest churches in the region. Among these are the Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the remains of St. Francis Xavier. The imposing Sé Cathedral, the Church of St Francis of Assisi, the Chapel of St Catherine and the domed church of St. Cajetan.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Witness the Portuguese past that eventually survived the onslaught of development in the 21st century. The houses are dressed in yellow, green and blue, balconies fronted by wrought iron railings and tiled roofs transporting you to another era.
Fontainhas is not only the oldest but the largest Latin quarter of Asia. Located at the foot of the hills, Altinho hills with springs surround Fontainhas on the west side, which give it its name from Portuguese for “little fountains”.
The people of Fontainhas lead an affluent life. Get access to heritage homes, appreciate Portuguese architecture, meet wonderful people and experience the cultural side of Goa like never before.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Panjim, Panjim, North Goa District, Goa
Unlike other areas of Panaji, the Campal heritage area is unique in its nature and characteristics. The street pattern consists of a grid iron pattern and only residential houses fully self sufficient in their needs and demands. Every house is different in its character, accessible with well tarred roads, parking space and compound is housed with ornamental railings carved in stones, and a distinct construction technology used to construct these houses.
Basically, a formal layout with a garden (Jardin de Francisco Luis Gomes) facing the river front as focal point. Campal lies along river Mandovi and predominantly a residential area, occupied by higher economic group of population. The area is serene and tranquil away from the main hub of activity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Altinho, Panaji, Goa, India
Altinho is a hill neighbourhood of Panaji, the state capital of India’s smallest state Goa.
In the past it has been considered an elite residential colony, with the State’s Chief Minister’s residence and the Archbishop’s palace located here. Although Altinho is a residential area, it is a home to Panaji’s All India Radio station (whose precursor was the famed Emissora de Goa radio station of Portuguese times). It is also home to a sprawling set of quarters for government servants, and homes allotted to ruling party politicians. Some educational institutes sit on the high perch of this hillock overlooking the Panjim plane and the serene Goan vista. Red earth lines of pathways netted in the green sprawl of the lush vegetation with the tall palm fronds brushing the azure sky.
Duration: 10 minutes
