Goa Summer Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

‘Goa’ – A-State, which brings to mind exotic tropical beaches and parties is a tourist heaven pulling tourists all over the world. Goa in summer is rather hot in the afternoons, however, this place is better explored in the mornings and evenings so that Summer Holiday Packages from Goa by Sushant Travels has much to offer to those who wish to tour the ‘Party Capital of India’. Situated on the West Coast of India, Goa is the State having the smallest area in India. This Smallest state of India is however blessed with about 100 km of coastline and has as much as 22 beaches. Most of the beaches are actually interconnected. The distance is less, and places are more and this makes for a perfect Goa Summer Tour Packages. No wonder, it is a favored destination from tourists.

Goa became independent in 1961 before which, it was a Portuguese colony. The effects of colonization are evident in its spice plantations and churches which date back to the 17^th Century. Thus, other than its beaches, Goa has a history to tell. The structures here have imprints of colonization – albeit those imprints are rather architecturally beautiful. Sushant Travel’s Goa Summer Tour Packages brings to you the rather beachy, party-filled, aesthetically beautiful and naturally bestowed land of Goa with is Nature and history combined and all this can be experienced through Sushant Travel’s Summer Holiday Packages from Goa.

TOP DESTINATIONS INCLUDED IN GOA SUMMER TOUR PACKAGES:

• Tito’s Lane: In 1971, Tito Henry de Souza founded a Pub ‘Tito’s Pub’ in Calangute. Having the tagline “Tito’s Where Else”, this pub is well known for its mind-blowing ambiance and an awesome selection of DJ’s. This pub is famous so much so that the complete lane where this pub is located is called as Tito’s lane.

• Calangute Beach: Called as the ‘Queen of beaches’, the Calangute Beach in North Goa’s longest beach. Much famous among the backpackers and tourists, this beach has on offer various water sports such as parasailing, windsurfing, water snorkeling, water skiing, fishing, angling, spotting dolphins and crocodiles.

• Baga Beach: Named after the ‘Baga creek’, the Baga Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Goa which is preferred by tourists. Like most of the North Goa Beaches, this beach too is filled with tourists, water sports activities, street shops, eateries, shacks, tattoo parlors, tarot and palmistry shops, pubs, decks, spas, etc. For those, who prefer a bit of quietness. there are Yoga retreats also.

• Anjuana Beach: This beach is also referred to as the ‘jewel of Ozran. This rocky beach is a paradise for hippies. Also, here there are facilities for bungee jumping from an 80ft high tower. ‘Curlies Restaurant’ here is a must-try everyone as it is a beach shack cum restaurant cum bar cum accommodation.

• Annuana Flea Market: There is a Famous Flea Market which is open every Wednesday and Saturday. This market is a shopper's heaven having on sale everything like spices, handicrafts, clothing, accessories, souvenirs, junk jewelry, etc.

• Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church: Built-in 1541 as one of the oldest chapels, which was later expanded in the 17^th century. The Church showcases Portuguese Baroque style architecture. It is well known for housing the church bell which is the 2^nd largest in Goa.

• Wax World Museum: The Wax World Museum contains various Wax statues of well-known celebrity figures from all around the world.

• Basilica of Bom Jesus: The Basilica of Bom Jesus or the Church of Holy Jesus is Goa’s oldest church, which was built in 1594. This church has a beautiful baroque architecture style, having the floor of marble and precious stones. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it conserves the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The remains are well preserved and taken for public viewing once in 10 years.

• SE Cathedral Church: A declared UNESCO World Heritage site, the Se Cathedral Church is a shrine of St. Catherine and was built in imperial Portuguese-Manueline style of architecture which took 80 years for its construction. It was built to commemorate the defeat of the Muslim rulers and the victory of Portuguese over them. The Church contains 14 intricately carved altars and 5 bells, of which one Golden Bell is one of the biggest in Asia. It is believed that the whole state can hear the sound of this bell.

• Cruise on Mandovi River: Mandovi River’s exotic beauty and pristine waters has much to be explored. A river cruise on the Mandovi is the option available to all tourists to explore the Chorao Island, the Vanxim and Divar Island, the Portuguese colonies, etc. Enjoying the breathtaking sunset from the cruise, experiencing Goan hospitality and lifestyle through various entertainment programs, clubbed with food and dance, is a refreshing tourist experience.

• Archaeological Museum of Goa: This is a small history museum which has on display various ancient artifacts which were excavated in Goa, and also numerous portraits and artifacts from the Colonial period.

• Indian Naval Aviation Museum: Built-in 1998, This Naval Aviation Museum has a display of various vintage documents, photographs, uniforms, and also decommissioned aircraft, and weapons and arms. These together show the evolution of the arms and ammunition of the Indian Naval Aviation.

• Shree Shantadurga Temple: Built-in 1715, the Shree Shantadurga Temple, houses the Goddess Durga. This temple was relocated here after the Portuguese victory, and hence, this temple showcases the Indo-Portuguese style of architecture. Being one of the largest temples in Goa, it is a major Tourist attraction.

• Mangueshi Temple: Established in the 16^th century, this temple is dedicated to Mangueshi God, who is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Bhagwan Manguesh is the Kuldevata of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins. The temple is adorned with domes, balustrades, deepstambhas, pillars, etc.

• Chapora Fort: This fort was supposedly built before the Portuguese invasion in the land of Goa, however in 1717, this fort was reconstructed and renamed as the Chapora fort. The name was derived from the Chapora river whose beauty can be viewed from this Fort. Ruled first by the Portuguese and then by Marathas, this fort gives a fantabulous sunset view and is well known as it was seen in the iconic Hindi Movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.

• Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary: This Sanctuary is a natural habitat situated beside the River Mandovi. A well-known ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali is the inspiration for its name. This Sanctuary houses walkways which are paved in between the mangroves so that tourists can walk through a loose themselves in the experience of bird watching. There are numerous local and migratory birds in here.

• Butterfly Beach: The butterfly Beach is named so as the trees in the surrounding region attract various butterflies, and not just that, but the beach itself is in the shape of a butterfly. Also called as the Honeymoon Beach, it is situated to the south of Palolem. This is one of the most quaint and less crowded beaches in Goa as it is a bit remote and rather difficult to access. It can be reached through trekking thick forest or by boat from Angoda or Palolem Beach.

• Dona Paula: A rather happening beach in North Goa, Dona Paula is named after the statue of Lady Paula who had loved a poor local man. Filled with legends of immortal love, unfulfilled love stories, and death may do us apart claims, this beautiful place, which is a Sangam (i.e. meeting point) of Zuari and Mandovi Rivers, has the airs of being a meeting point of love and mystery.

BOOK 5 NIGHTS, 6 DAYS SUMMER TOUR PACKAGES:

The beautiful land of Goa, filled with its golden and even silver sand beaches, pristine waters, numerable party shacks, memorable structures and artifacts, overflowing markets, and spiritual spaces, make Goa a not to be missed tourist place for a Goa Summer Vacation Tour. Sushant Travels has an array of Goa Tour Packages at your disposal from which you can choose anyone which suits your taste. For touring India during your Summer Vacations, take a look at our India Summer Tour Packages on our website or give us a call and book now our 5 Nights, 6 Days Goa Summer Tour Packages.