Who has not heard of the famous Goa Carnival? If the word Carnival conjures up images of vibrant colours, people dressed in fancy costumes, lots of fun and revelry, then the Goa Carnaval will not disappoint you! One of Goa’s most popular and enduring attractions is the Goa Carnival. Experience the carnival just like it […]
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Dandeli- A Walk into Nature’s Nest
Dandeli is a town located on the banks of the river Kali in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka & is an ideal vacation destination in North Karnataka. This small town is full of promises of adventure, scenic beauty & soothing solitude for all. It has been gaining a lot of popularity among travelers & is […]
Going Solo in Goa
A year without a holiday or vacation seems just incomplete. Travel is one of the most relaxing forms of getting-away, most people do to unwind after a few hectic months spent at work. However, for many, travel is equivalent to having fun with close friends and family away from home; very few consider traveling alone […]
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary located on the banks of the river Kali in Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is the second largest sanctuary in Karnataka state. This sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, barking deer, antelopes, sloth bears, pangolin, crocodiles, birds, reptiles etc. It has become an […]
Jog Falls – The Plunging Marvel
Jog Falls is a spectacular waterfall in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka and is located approx 72 kms from Honnavar. Touted as the second highest waterfall in India and 13th in the world by the waterfall database, the Jog Falls is a sight to behold! This waterfall is formed when the Sharavathi River descends down around […]
Ancestral Goa – Big Foot: Loutolim
Loutolim is a wonderful village in Goa with a tranquil feel, letting you soak in some ‘Susegado’, quite literally! Lush paddy fields, canopy of big branched out trees and an untouched Portuguese heritage welcome you at this ancestral wonder. Located just 10 kilometers away from Margao, Loutolim houses the pristine white Church of Salvador do […]
Tis the Season to be Jolly!
December is the month when people from all nooks, especially the northern part of the country wish to flock to warmer and sunny places like Goa. This month in Goa is called the ‘season’ as it calls for the highest number of tourists who come visiting for vacation, relaxation and spending their Christmas holidays! The […]
Morjim – Little Russia in Goa
OVERVIEW Named after Goddess Morjai, Morjim is a tiny town located in the Pernem Taluka of North Goa and situated on the northern bank of the Chapora River. It is home to the Olive ridley sea turtles & a variety of birds as well. Morjim is famously known as ‘Little Russia’ or ‘Morjimograd’ due to […]
St. Francis Xavier Feast December 2018
Paying homage to the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier, the feast of St Francis Xavier is one of the best celebrations in the state. Celebrated every year from the 21st November to 2nd January, Goa sees believers from all over the world gathering to celebrate the death anniversary of the revered saint that falls on the 3rd December. […]
November a Time to be in Goa
November is one of the best times to visit Goa … the weather is sweet and pleasant and sunsets a treat to watch… Novemeber is the best to attend festivals or lay back and reconnect to nature at the Dudhsagar Falls or the Mollem National Park.. November is the time for festivals. Diwali will be […]
