Do you lot dearest trekking? Then this is for sure the house you lot would enjoy. What? You don’t similar trekking?? Fret not; you lot simply demand to accept a petty trek upwardly the loma to the fort which I’m sure you lot volition make inwards no time.
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| Chapora Fort |
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| Chapora Fort |
22km away from Panaji together with 10 km away from Mapusa , situated is the most famous ancient fort of Goa , Chapora Fort which is popularly known equally Dil Chahata Hai Fort with Indians. This one-time laterite fort was built yesteryear Portuguese inwards 1617 to protect Bardez Taluka from Maratha invaders.
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| Chapora Fort |
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| Hiking Up... |
There is a parking infinite allotted at the foothill of the fort. We parked our scooter together with from in that location nosotros climbed atop the fort to run into what it had inwards store for us. But alas! Nothing much you lot larn to witness from this historical ruins except irregular , large crimson laterite stone walls , the heads of the 2 tunnels that used to provide provide routes for the besieged defenders , a narrow gate to motion into the primary fort surface area together with a scattering of pre-Portuguese Muslim tombstones.
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| Main Gate To Enter Inside the Fort |
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| Behind me Lush Greenery... |
It took almost twoscore minutes to compass Chapora Fort from Candolim , together with then it was approximately 10.30 am when nosotros really arrived at the fort. The fort is surrounded yesteryear steep slopes , weeded bushes together with to climb upwardly that rocky uneven surface is a daunting task. Day-time trekking inwards a hot summertime is absolute NO! No! What nosotros felt the best fourth dimension would locomote definitely either early morning time or before sunset.
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| Chapora Fort , North Goa |
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| Chapora Fort , North Goa |
There is neither whatever nutrient stall nor whatever other basic amenities available within the fort. So , you lot ameliorate locomote prepared with some refreshments together with H2O before hiking upwardly this fort together with of course of written report , vesture your comfortable shoes solely piece trekking.
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| Breathtaking View From the Top of Chapora Fort |
The spectacular scenic persuasion of Chapora , Vagator together with Anjuna beach from the transcend of this fort is the actual reward you lot larn after a strenuous hiking upwardly this fort. And since this is the spot where my favourite thespian Amir Khan acted for his most famous celluloid Dil Chahata Hai , no uncertainty this fort holds a particular house inwards my heart. Seriously , nosotros noticed all the youngsters who came with their best buddies were replicating those ‘Dil Chahata Hai’ poses :D
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| Spectacular View From Chapora Fort |
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| Chapora Fort |
A must-visit house for all the shutterbugs equally good equally best for watching the sunset with your best companions. Be extra cautious piece descending the fort equally a petty negligence powerfulness ruin this entire endeavour!!
Anjuna Beach:
Adjacent to Chapora is located the Anjuna Beach , together with then nosotros decided to see it. It took approximately xvi minutes from Chapora Fort , a scenic drive through the route & nosotros arrived at the beach.
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| Anjuna Beach |
Anjuna , popularly known as Hippies Den , is inwards the N of Baga together with Calangute together with is southward of Chapora & Vagator Beach. It is a paradise for the nature lovers together with H2O sports enthusiasts. The captivating scenic beauty , soft white sand , crystal clear marine H2O , wild nightlife parties brand it a hedonistic finish of Goa.
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| Anjuna Beach: Crystal clear blueish water |
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| Anjuna Beach |
Unlike other beaches , it has clear blueish H2O which I felt perfect for sea lav , though the waves are extremely wild here! I wanted to larn drenched in that location but resisted my urge of doing together with then seeing high tides. Still I noticed few tourists were really taking bathe piece other people were relaxing under beach umbrellas.
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| Anjuna Beach , North Goa |
We idea to accept a suspension together with entered into a beach shack. Pardon me for non remembering the call of this shack but it was a rattling beautiful shack overlooking the sea. It is a semi-open aired with palm leaves hut designed shack. We helped ourselves with some fruit juices together with burgers there. The persuasion from this shack really amused me.
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| Selfie inwards a Beach shack :P |
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| View from the Shack |
There are few local stalls selling trinkets and handicrafts on the seashore. Anjuna is also famous for its Flea Market which comes locomote on every Wednesday. The other attractive places to run into at Anjuna are Mascarenhas Mansion , Albuquerque Mansion , The Acid House Party or The Full Luna parties that conduct house during Christmas together with New Year.
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| Anjuna Beach , North Goa |
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| Local stalls at Anjuna Beach |
For the adventure junkies , in that location are windsurfing , snorkelling , scuba diving , Paragliding , Parasailing , together with Bungee jumping.
Baga Beach:
When nosotros inquire our friends almost the best N Goa beaches , the transcend respond that comes is Baga! It is i of the most pop beaches inwards Goa , no i should immature adult woman this. But why this beach is together with then famous , let’s uncovering out.
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| Baga Beach |
16kms direct from Panaji , the Baga beach is located together with is also sandwiched betwixt Anjuna beach (north of Baga) together with Calangute beach (south of Baga). It is a perfect beach to pass some character fourth dimension with your solid unit of measurement or friends. Baga beach is also famous for salty baths with tourists.
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| Baga Beach , North Goa |
When nosotros entered into this beach , it was bustling with crowds. Some were taking sunbathe , some chose to accept a dip into the build clean H2O , few were busy inwards H2O sports together with nosotros chose to create what nosotros are best at i.e. photography. Who wants to immature adult woman capturing that surreal beauty! I must acknowledge , each beach has its ain unique charm , i simply demand to opened upwardly his eyes together with covert the natural beauty.
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| Soft Sand...Clean water |
My hubby jumped into joy when he noticed his favourite buddies (dogs) were playing along the seashore. The coastal guards were active together with alert , alarming the tourists almost the risk zones piece swimming. The sand of this beach is together with then white together with soft to touch! I really enjoyed hither most walking on barefoot.
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| Baga Beach , North Goa |
Baga has plenty of H2O sports to gratify your crave for adrenaline-rush , which includes parasailing , air current surfing , wake boarding , jet skiing , kite surfing , banana ride together with dolphin cruises. Like Anjuna flea marketplace , Baga has also a Saturday nighttime flea market where nether the opened upwardly nighttime heaven the shops sell diverse kinds of goodies , trinkets , handicrafts , clothe etc.
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| Baga Beach , North Goa |
There are loads of beach shacks , adept restaurants located within together with exterior the beach.Walking barefoot was non an slow business there because the vast beach was filled with broken beer bottles , mineral bottles , sandals , clothe together with what not!
Calangute Beach:
After Baga together with Anjuna , i of the most hyped beaches inwards North Goa is Calangute beach. Discovered yesteryear hippies inwards the 60’s , this is the largest beach inwards North Goa together with is renowned equally ‘Queen of beaches’. It is inwards the middle of Candolim together with Baga beach together with is surrounded yesteryear numerous palm trees , beach shacks , petty stalls , white sands together with pristine atmosphere.
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| Calangute Beach ( Painted i ) |
At the fourth dimension of our see , nosotros works life that this beach was less crowded than Baga , but was vibrant together with lively.Calangute beach has its own positive together with refreshing vibe which ever charms beach bums together with that is why it’s also a tourist haven.
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| Calangute Beach |
For the adventure enthusiasts , it offers diverse activities similar air current surfing , snorkelling , parasailing , waterskiing with others. Sightseeing includes dolphin together with crocodile spotting , visiting the isle for fishing/angling , shopping inwards the showrooms located on the primary route where you lot volition uncovering exquisite handicrafts.
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| Calangute Beach |
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| Calangute Beach , North Goa |
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| Calangute Beach , North Goa |
After spending some fourth dimension , nosotros moved towards our finish beach which was Candolim. So what , if nosotros missed watching the sunset from Chapora fort , the persuasion from Candolim beach itself was to a greater extent than than plenty to us! To lookout adult man the golden Sun setting down the vast bounding main , to witness the mesmerizing beauty of nature was a process to the eyes. It felt similar the almighty has left this beach to solitude.
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| Mesmerizing persuasion of sun-kissed evening |
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| Different Phases... |
Sharp at 8 o’clock , nosotros headed direct to Mapusa , precisely from where nosotros had to onboard the Neeta Travel Bus to Pune. With a heavy pump together with a packet full of fond memories nosotros bade farewell to Goa , wished to see again.
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| Memories... |
I promise ,till engagement you lot receive got enjoyed my Goa Holiday Series; I would dearest to know your thoughts on the same.
