Thursday, June 19, 2008

Goa India

Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, the 25th State in the Union of States of India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961. It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30 May 1987 when it was carved out to form a separate State. Panaji (Panjim) is the state capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other major towns. is India's smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population. Renowned for its beaches, temples and world heritage architecture.

History:-

Goa's known history stretches back to the 3rd century BC, when it formed part of the Mauryan Empire. It was later ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur, around 2000 years ago it was passed on to the Chalukya Dynasty, who controlled it between 580 to 750. Over the next few centuries Goa was successively ruled by the Silharas, the Kadambas and the Chalukyas of Kalyani, rulers of Deccan India. The Kadambas, a local Hindu dynasty based at Chandrapura, (present day Chandor - Salcete), laid an indelible mark on the course of Goa's pre-colonial history and culture.In 1668, Chatrapti Shivaji captured five towns in North Goa and ordered renovation of "Saptkotishwar" temple at the present site during one of his campaigns to oust the Portuguese.

Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. The official language of Goa is Konkani.

Geography:-

Goa covers an area of 3702 square kilometers and comprises two Revenue district viz North Goa and South Goa. Boundaries of Goa State are defined in the North Terekhol river which separates it from Maharashtra, in the East and South by Karnataka State and West by Arabian Sea. Goa lies in Western Coast of India and is 594 Kms (by road) away from Mumbai city. Goa encompasses an area of 3,702 km² (1,430 sq mile). It lies between the latitudes 14°53'54" N and 15°40'00" N and longitudes 73°40'33" E and 74°20'13" E.

Facts:-

Goa, for the purpose of revenue administration is divided into district viz. North and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively. The entire State comprises 11 talukas. For the purpose of implementation of development programmes the State is divided into 12 community development blocks. As per 2001 census, the population of the State is 13,42,998. Administratively the State is organised into two districts North Goa comprising six talukas with a total area of 1736 sq. kms. and South Goa comprising five talukas with an area of 1966 sq. kilometers. In all there are 383 villages of which 233 are in North Goa district and 150 in South Goa district. As per the 2001 census, there are 44 towns of which 14 are Municipalities and remaining are census towns. Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land.

Transport:-

Goa's sole airport, the Dabolim Airport, Goa receives International flights from Dubai, Sharjah and Kuwait in the Middle East and from the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia during the charter flight tourist season.

Culture:-

The most popular celebrations in Goa are Ganesh Chaturthi (Chavoth-Konkani), Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Samsar Padvo, Shigmo and the Carnival. Goa is also known for its New Year's celebrations. The Goan Carnival is known to attract a large number of tourists.

Goa University

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The University was established in June 1985 around the nucleus of Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay in Goa. The University Campus is located on the outskirts of Panaji, the capital city and spread over nearly 173 hectares on the Taleigao plateau overlooking the scenic Zuari River joining the Arabian Sea. The Goa University is the premier centre of learning.

There in one major and reputed university in Goa and that is the Goa University.
Goa University was established in 1985 incorporating the then existing PG Centre for Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay.

Goa University is considered the centre for higher education in Goa, a former Portuguese colony and now India's smallest and wealthiest state per capita, which has only a single university for its population of 1.4 million people.

The following are the non-professional colleges affiliated to Goa University:



The Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao
Shree Damodar college of commerce and Economics, Margao
Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nuvem, Salcete
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts,Navelim,Salcete
St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa,Mapusa,Bardez
M.E.S. College of arts and commerce, Zuarinagar
DM's College of Arts, S. P.Vaidya College of Science & V.N.S.Bandekar College of Commerce,Mapusa
P. E. S. College of Arts & Science,Farmagudi
Dhempe College of Arts & Science,Panjim
G.V.M.'s Shri Gopal Govind Poi Raiturkar College of Commerce & Economics,Farmagudi,Ponda
C. E. S. College of Arts & Commerce.Cuncolim
The Naval Academy,INS Mandovi. Veer.
Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce,Sanquelim
Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce,Khandola
Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce,Quepem
Saraswat Vidyalaya's College of Commerce & Management Studies, Telangnagar, Khorlim, Mapusa
X. E. S. Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Comm,Pilar
Government College of Arts & Commerce,Pernem
Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Delem, Canacona
Zantye Brothers' Educational Foundation's Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Sarvan, Bicholim
Goa College of Home Science,D. Bandodkar Road, Campal,Panjim
Goa Dental College and Hospital,Bambolim
Goa College of Architecture,Campal,Panaji
Institute of Nursing Education,Old I.P.H.B. Complex, Altinho, Panaji
Devi Shreevani Education Society's Goa Institute of Management Studies,M. S. College of Law Bldg.P. O. Caranzalem,Panjim
V. V. Mandal's Institute of Management Training and Research,Govind R. Kare Road,Margao
National Hydrographic School,Vasco da Gama
I N S Hamla,Marve, Malad(W), Mumbai - affiliated to Goa University.
S. S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics,Altinho,Panjim
The following are the professional colleges affiliated to Goa University:

Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna
V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar,Panjim
G. R. Kare College of Law,Margao
G. V. M.'s College of Education,Ponda
B. S. P. Gomantak Ayuveda Mahavidyalaya,Vajem,Ponda Road,Shiroda
Goa Salesian Society,Don Bosco College,Panaji
Nirmala Institute of Education,Altinho,Panaji
Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & Information Technology, Shiroda
Goa Medical College,Bambolim
Goa College of Pharmacy, Panjim
Goa College of Music,Altinho,Panaji
Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour,Bambolim
PES College of Education,Farmagudi,Ponda
College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda

Admission Procedure


The procedure for above is mentioned in detail in the annual handbookpublished and made available during the first week of June, each year.
More information on admission can also be directly obtained from the academic sections, concerned departments, or colleges in person.
All the admission forms are directly received by the concerned office of the various departments on the University campus.
Members of the public can visit the office from 12.00 noon to 13.00 hrs. on all working days, according to the Citizen's Charter of the Goa University

Beaches in Goa

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Famous beaches in Goa


Anjuna Beach
Arambol Beach
Agonda beach
Aguada Beach
Benaulim Beach
Bogmalo Beach
Baga Beach
Calangute Beach
Cavelossim Beach
Candolim Beach
Colva Beach
Dona Paula Beach
Mobor Beach
Majorda Beach
Palolem Beach
Vagator Beach
Sinquerim Beach
Varca Beach

Goa Beaches,Beaches In Goa

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Anjuna Beach
Arambol Beach
Agonda beach
Aguada Beach
Benaulim Beach
Bogmalo Beach
Baga Beach
Calangute Beach
Cavelossim Beach
Candolim Beach
Colva Beach
Dona Paula Beach
Mobor Beach
Majorda Beach
Palolem Beach
Vagator Beach
Sinquerim Beach
Varca Beach

Goa Beach Resort

Property in Goa

Airport in Goa

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Dabolim Airport is located in the village of Dabolim in Goa, India. It is the only airport in the state and operates as a civil enclave in a military airbase named INS Hansa.

Goa airport was built by the government of the Estado da Índia Portuguesa in the 1950s.Until 1961 it served as the main hub for the local airline TAIP Transportes Aéreos da Índia Portuguesa,In April 1962, it was occupied by the Indian Navy's air wing as of April 1962, Major General K.P. Candeth,.

Goa's estimated 700 flights per year account for some 90% of the country's international charter tourist flights. It is estimated that about 150 to 200 thousand foreign tourists arrive at Dabolim on charter flights.

Goa Flight


Domestic
Air India
operated by Air India Express (Cochin)
operated by Indian Airlines (Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai)
GoAir (Delhi, Mumbai)
IndiGo Airlines (Mumbai)
Jet Airways (Bangalore, Mumbai)
operated by JetLite (Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai)
Kingfisher Airlines (Bangalore, Chennai, Calicut, Cochin, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Trivandrum)
operated by Air Deccan (Hyderabad, Mumbai)

International

Air India
operated by Air India Express (Dubai)
operated by Indian Airlines (Dubai, Kuwait)
SriLankan Airlines (Colombo)
Transaero (Moscow-Domodedovo)

Transport in Goa

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Goa By Rail
The Konkan Railway makes Goa easily accessible by rail from cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Mangalore , Ernakulam and Thiruvanantapuram .

Goa By Air
Dabolim Airport, 30-km from the state capital Panaji, has coach services operating to and from the airport. All the major hotels also arrange transport for the guests. A prepaid taxi service is also available over here.

Goa By Road
The Goan Transport Corporation, Kadamba, runs long-distance services throughout the state from their main stand at Panjim, Mapusa, Margao and destinations in the adjoining states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Private buses, serving everywhere else including the coastal resorts, are affordable, frequent, and more relaxed than many in India.


The best way to get around Goa is to hire a motorcycle or scooter, though be sure to carry the necessary paperwork (licence, registration and insurance) with you at all. Buses and texies are also avialable for transport.

Park Hyatt Hotel Goa

Radisson Hotel Goa

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Hotel Radisson Goa White Sands Resort, centrally located just 30 minutes from the airport and near major business and sightseeing attractions, is located on one of the prime location of the world's longest beaches of Goa.

Radisson Gao White Sands Resort Hotel offers 154 well appointed rooms categorized into 150 Double Rooms and 4 luxurious Suites. All the rooms are spacious and attractively decorated.

Radisson Hotels Goa Services:


24 Hours Room Service,
Telephone,
Newspaper,
Cable TV,
State-of-Art Health Spa, Gym, Sauna,
Safe Deposit Box, Bar, Tea/Coffee Maker,
Hair Dryer, Jacuzzi Tub, Internet Facility,
Business Centre, Convention Centre,
Banquet Facility,
Doctor on Call, Laundry Service,
Mini Fridge, Swimming Pool,
Car Rental, Courier Service,
Fax on Application, 24 hrs H/C running water,
Currency Exchange, Parking,
Restaurant, Credit Card Facility,
Reception, Travel Desk, Confectionary

Hotels in Goa

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Five Star Hotels in Goa


Hotel Taj Exotica in Goa
Hotel Fort Aguada Beach Resort
Hotel Goa Marriott Resort
Hotel Cidade De Goa
Hotel Renaissance Goa Resort in Goa
The Majestic Goa
Hotel Holiday Inn Resort Goa
Hotel Kenilworth Beach Resort in Goa
Hotel Bogmalo Beach Resort in Goa
Park Hyatt Goa Resort And Spa Goa
Intercontinental The Grand Resort Goa
Taj Holiday Village
Radisson White Sands Resort Goa
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort Goa
Vainguinim Valley Resort Goa
Clarion The Beach Goa
Hotel Leela Palace Hotel in Goa
Hotel Majorda Beach Resort in Goa


Four Star Hotels in Goa


Baywatch Resort in Goa
Hotel Sun Village in Goa
Hotel The Taj Holiday Village in Goa
Hotel Aguada Hermitage Hotel in Goa
Hotel Dona Sylvia in Goa
Hotel Varca Beach Resort Goa
Hotel Goan Heritage Goa
Galaxy Beach Resort Goa
Victor Exotica Goa
Coconut Grove Hotel Goa
Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort Goa
Enviro Green Resort Goa
Pousada Tauma Goa
Royal Resorts Haathi Mahal Goa
The Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort
Casa de Goa
Phoenix Park Inn Goa

Three Star Hotels in Goa



Hotel Nanu Resort in Goa
Hotel Nova Goa Hotel in Goa
Hotel Whispering Palms Beach Resort
Hotel Highland Beach Resort in Goa
Bollywood Sea Queen Goa
Marquis Beach Resort Goa
Nizmar Resort Goa
Sonesta Inns Goa
Colonia Santa Maria Goa
Kamat Holiday Homes Goa
Hotel Silent Resort Goa
Maizons Resort Goa
Saffron Resort Goa
Dona Alcina Goa
Aldeia Santa Rita Goa
Flushing Meadows Goa
Horizon Resort Goa
Devaaya Goa
Old Anchor Goa
Heritage Village Club Goa
Hotel Fidalgo Goa
Hotel La Paz Gardens Goa
Hotel Mandovi Goa
Nanutel Margao Goa
Hotel Goan Heritage Goa
Hotel Solmar Goa
Regency Beach Resort Goa
Hotel Blessings Goa
Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resort Goa
Vista Do Rio Resort Goa
Neelam's The Grand Goa
Casa De Goa
Ronil Beach Resort Goa
Resort Vista De Colva Goa
La Calypso Resort Goa
Hotel Lagoa Azul Resort Goa

Two Star Hotels in Goa


Hotel Baia Do Sol in Goa
Hotel Longuinhos Beach Resort in Goa
Nirvana Hermitage
Vila Goesa
La Calypso
Alor Holiday Resort
Resort Santa Monica
Carmo Lobo Resorts
Silla Goa
Santiago Resorts
Colmar Beach Resort

Goa Weather

Holiday in Goa

Goa Tourism

Industries in Goa

 
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