Goa Beyond Beaches: Panjim  [Panaji] Tour Guide

One of most populated, Beautiful, Mandavi river bank city Panaji or Panjim is the capital city of Beach Paradise, coastal Indian state Goa. With the world heritage site Churches of Goa, located in old Goa region, Panjim is hot favorite and most visited destination on Goa tourism. History of Goa states that eventually with the collapse of Old Goa in in the 19th century, the place was renamed as Nova Goa [New Goa] or Ponji [Land that never gets flooded] on 22nd March 1843 and after freedom from Portuguese colonial status, since 1961 is known as Panjim [Panaji]. Vibrant Panjim city is popular among the visitors for its colorful markets, rich Hindu and Portuguese cultural heritage and monuments, Variety of food outlets and most comfortable hotel accommodation ranging from economic guest houses to highly luxurious hotels and beach resorts. Effective way of transportation for the sight seeing on the Goa travel is yet another reason for which Panjim city is favored by tourists on Goa tour. Cruise travel on Mandvi river for Goa by night tour is most fabulous and exciting experience for the Goa travelers.

Accessibility: How to reach Panjim  [Panaji] city in North Goa - India

On the Goa tourism Panjim is most easily accessible city. Dabolim airport, only air terminus in Goa is just 30 km away from the city heart of Panjim. On the train journey Panjim is connected with rest of India by Konkan railway routes. Karmali is the nearest railway station. Daily trains are there for important cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune and Kolhapur. Good number of buses are running from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolhapur and Pune for overnight journey to Panjim.

Climatic Conditions [weather - Temperature] at Panjim  [Panaji]- Goa - India

Panjim experiences tropical climate with hot & humid summers, temperature often goes beyond 30⁰C. Winters are mild but quite chilly cold with mercury falling to 15⁰C. June - September months are monsoon season with heavy rains during July August. Goa tourist season is extended from October to May but for the foreign tourists weather during November - February months is more suitable and best for the Goa tourism.

Sightseeing - Tourist Attractions : Panjim  [Panaji]- North Goa

With the numerous religious, historic and architectural monuments around Panjim city is often pronounced as Golden City by the travelers on Goa tour. This might be Churches of Goa, City beach Miramar or the best beach shopping location Dona Paula visitor gets exciting new experience. Some of popular tourist spots around Panjim are [beaches of north Goa accessible from Panjim are not on this list]
Adil Shah Palace - Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount - Kala Academy - Mahalaxmi Temple - Maruti Temple - Ruins of St. Augustine's Tower - St. Sebastian Chapel - Archaeological Museum

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