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Views of Zuari river, Arabian Sea, and Mormugao Port from Pilot Point at Headland, Sada near Mormugao in Vasco, Goa.

View from Pilot Point at Headland, Sada near Mormugao Port. This place is about 5-kms from Vasco (Vasco-da-Gama) in Goa.

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Vasco is located at a distance of 4-km from Dabolim Airport and 33-km from Panaji (Panjim). The National Highway NH 17A connects Vasco to Dabolim airport (GOI) and Panaji, the capital of Goa.

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Pilot Point near Mormugao Port provides fabulous views of the Zuari river meeting the Arabian sea, and ships at Mormugao Port.

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Fabulous view of the Arabian Sea and Zuari river from Pilot Point near Mormugao Port in Vasco, Goa.

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View from Pilot Point at Headland, Sada (near Mormugao Port—about 4-km from Vasco-da-Gama, Goa).

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Views from Dona Paula.

View of Dona Paula jetty in Goa. Indulge in water sports, take water-scooter and motorboat rides, enjoy fabulous views of the sea, and shop for 'Goa' t-shirts at the popular tourist spot—Dona Paula.

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'Image of India' sculpture at Dona Paula, Goa. This white-washed statue depicts a couple facing opposite directions signifying the past and the future with the prayer from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 'tamaso maa jyotirgamaya' 'lead from darkness to light' written underneath it on the laterite rock.

Prayer from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad written below the white-washed sculpture at Dona Paula.


असतो मा सद्गमय
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय
मृत्योर् मा अमृतं गमय

asato ma sadgamaya
tamaso ma jyotirgamaya
mrutyor ma amrut gamaya

Lead me from untruth to truth
From darkness to light
And from death to immortality

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View from Dona Paula jetty in Goa. File size: 136KB. Click image to see a larger photograph. Image resolution: 1024 by 768.

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View from Dona Paula jetty in Goa. Click image to see full size photo. File size: 144KB. Image resolution: 1024 by 768.

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Enjoy watersports at Dona Paula 9-km from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Click image to see a larger picture. File size: 104KB. Image resolution: 1024 by 768.

View from Dona Paula. Dona Paula lies between the estuaries of Zuari and Mandovi rivers as they merge with the Arabian Sea.

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See fabulous views of Vagator Beach and Morjim Beach from the ramparts of 390-year old red laterite bastion of Chapora located 24-km from Panaji. Chapora Fort is a 10-minute drive from Vagator Beach and provides lovely views of Vagator and Anjuna beaches on one side and Morjim beach on the other.

History of Chapora Fort:

Chapora Fort was built by the Muslim ruler Adil Shah of the Bahamani kingdom of Bijapur (now in modern day Karnataka) as a border post to protect against invasions by Hindu rulers in the 17th century. It was known as 'Shahapura' during those times.

The Portuguese took control of Goa and re-built the fort in 1617. They lost the bastion of Chapora to the Maratha army under Prince Sambhaji in 1684. The 18th century saw battles between the Portuguese and Marathas for the supremacy of Chapora Fort.

The Marathas withdrew from Chapora Fort in 1717; the Portuguese re-gained control and re-built the fort with underground tunnels for safe passage during battles and emergencies. The Marathas re-captured Chapora from the Portuguese after 22 years in 1739, only to lose again after two years in 1741. The Portuguese controlled Chapora Fort for more than 150 years from 1741 until they deserted it in 1892.

Chapora Timeline:
Built by Adil Shah of Bijapur in early 17th century. Portuguese 1617-1684, Marathas 1684-1717, Portuguese 1717-1739, Marathas 1739-1741, Portuguese 1741-1892.

Views from Chapora:

- Fabulous views of Vagator and Anjuna beaches from the southern ramparts, and of Morjim Beach from the Northern ramparts.

Things to do at Chapora Fort:

- Take a group photograph at 'Dil Chahta Hai' point at the Northern rampart of Chapora fort, facing Morjim beach. The place of a scene from the superhit Bollywood film 'Dil Chahta Hai'.

- Enjoy spectacular views of the sea, swaying coconut and palm trees, sun, sand, and greenery from the ramparts of Chapora Fort. Chapora is pronounced as 'Shapora'.

- A visit to Chapora Fort is worth it for the lovely views of the beaches and countryside.

Tips:

- Don't forget water bottles. Take hats and sun glasses.
- There may or may not be a vendor selling soft drinks or beer.
- Take adequte protection against sun burns.
- Be careful of the slippery red soil while climbing down the fort.
- Avoid climbing the red laterite walls during monsoons; they have the weight of centuries on them.

View of Vagator and Anjuna from the southern ramparts of Chapora Fort, Goa.

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View from Chapora Fort.

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View from the ramparts of Chapora Fort in Goa.

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View of Vagator Beach from Chapora Fort in Goa.

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View from the red laterite walls of Chapora Fort near Vagator beach in Goa.

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View of Morjim Beach from the ramparts of Chapora Fort, Goa.

The Arabian Sea and Morjim Beach on an afternoon in Goa, as seen from the red laterite ramparts of Chapora Fort.

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View of Morjim Beach on an afternoon spent watching the waves of the Arabian Sea from the top of the red laterite ramparts of Chapora Fort. This photo was taken from the 'Dil Chahta Hai' point at Chapora Fort.

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Schedule of 'Super Eight' matches at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup in West Indies. See image below.

Schedule of 'Super Eight' matches at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup in West Indies.

- 1st Semi-final - 2nd v. 3rd teams from Super Eight
# Tue., April 24, 2007 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

- 2nd Semi-final - 1st v. 4th teams from Super Eight
# Wed., April 25, 2007 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia.

- Final Match of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup played in the West Indies.
Winner of 1st semi-final v. Winner of 2nd semi-final.
# Sat., April 28, 2007 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

Visit to Ancestral Goa 'mini village' at Loutolim in South Goa.

250-year old Portuguese House 'Casa Araujo Alvares' (House of Araujo Alvares) at Ancestral Goa 'theme park' in Loutolim, South Goa. 'Casa' means House in Portuguese.

Ancestral Goa 'theme park' is located in Loutolim village 10-km from Madgaon (Margao) in South Goa. Entry fee to see Ancestral Goa theme park is Rs. 120/- per head (plus Rs. 10/- extra for taking photographs).

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Photograph of 'Natural Harmony' a 14-metre by 5-metre laterite sculpture of Sant Mirabai at Loutolim, Goa.

This masterpiece was sculpted by Maendra Jocelino Araujo Alvares in a span of 30 days in August 1994 and gets a place in the Limca Book of Records as India's Longest Laterite Sculpture.

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Views from Vagator Beach in North Goa.

View from a rocky cliff on Vagator Beach in North Goa. Small beaches nestled between rocky cliffs and palm trees. Vagator Beach is 22-km from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Dabolim airport (GOI) is 29-km from Panaji.

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View of Chapora Fort from Vagator Beach in North Goa.

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Palm trees and rocky cliffs of Vagator Beach near Panaji in Goa.

Vagator Beach is 22-km from Panaji and 9-km from Mapusa. Dabolim Airport (GOI) is located at a distance of 29-km from Panaji (Panjim).

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Photographs taken on an evening boat cruise on Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa.

View from 'Swastik' boat during an evening cruise on Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa.

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Evening view of Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa; as seen from 'Swastik' cruise boat.

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An evening cruise on Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa costs Rs. 150/- per head. Time: 6pm to 7pm.

View of Mandovi river from 'Swastik' cruise boat.

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The sky turns orangish blue as the sun decides to take rest.

Evening view of Mandovi river in Panaji (Panjim), Goa.

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Visit to Aguada Fort, south of Candolim village, near Panaji in Goa.

Aguada Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1609-12 to guard Goa against Dutch and Maratha invasions and control entry to Mandovi river. It comprises a lower fort with bastions all around and an upper fort with a lighthouse, an underground water storage chamber, bastions, and gunpowder room.

The upper fort used to serve as a Watering Station to ships (Água means water in Portuguese, and hence the name Aguada—a place for storing water). The lower fort provided a safe resting place for Portuguese ships. Part of the lower fort now houses the Central Jail of Goa.

The 19th century 42-feet (~ 4-storey) circular lighthouse at Aguada fort, which is not in use anymore, used to emit light every 30 seconds. The lighthouse, built in 1834 and supposed to be the oldest of its type in Asia, was de-commissioned in 1976 in favour of a new lighthouse located close to the fort.

Aguada Fort is located at a distance of 18-km from Panaji and it's worth spending an hour or two enjoying the fabulous view of Mandovi river from the upper fortress. Other places of interest near Aguada fort are Sinquerim beach and Calangute beach.

See pictures of lighthouse at Aguada Fort and views of Mandovi river and surrounding greenery, as seen from the upper fortress.

View of Mandovi river from Aguada Fort, Goa. Click image to download full size wallpaper. File size: 98KB. Resolution: 1024 by 768.

View of Mandovi river from Aguada Fort, Goa. Click image to download 1024 by 768 resolution desktop wallpaper. File size: 88KB.

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19th century Portuguese circular lighthouse at Aguada Fort. Click image to view and download full size 1024 by 768 resolution photo to set as desktop wallpaper. File size: 74KB.

View from Aguada Fort, Goa. Spend an afternoon at Aguada Fort watching ships sailing in Mandovi river. Click image to view full size. Resolution: 1024 by 768. File size: 68KB.

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View of ships sailing in the calm water of Mandovi river, as seen from Aguada Fort, Goa. Click image to see a larger picture. File size: 64KB. Image resolution: 1024 by 768.

Low-cost domestic carrier Air Deccan's advertisement The Old Man and the Sky is the longest Indian television commercial with a running length of 150 seconds. The Old Man and the Sky captures in flashback the emotions that an old man in a village experiences before his first airplane flight, and symbolises the role of Air Deccan in making flying a reality for the people of urban and rural India.

Watch Air Deccan's commercial 'The Old Man and the Sky'.

Pictures of sunset cruise on Mandovi river in Panaji (Panjim), Goa. Click images to see full size photos. Find flights to Goa (GOI) and hotels in Goa with Mobissimo airfare and hotel search engine.

Evening cruise on Mandovi river in Panaji presents a beautiful view. The sky turns dark orangish as the sun prepares to rest.

It's a beautiful view made even lovelier by traditional Konkani music and folk songs playing in the background.

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The sun sets over Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa. View from 'Swastik' boat cruise.

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A must do thing when visiting Panaji (Panjim), Goa. Experience the romance of Goa with a sunset boat cruise on Mandovi river.

Enjoy an evening boat cruise with your soulmate on Mandovi river with traditional Konkani music, folk dances and songs; and a fabulous view of the setting sun for company.

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Enjoy water sports at Sinquerim Beach, which is a 5-minute drive from Aguada Fort. The Taj 'Fort Aguada Beach Resort' is located at Sinquerim, 13-km from Panaji and 41-km from Dabolim airport (GOI).

View of Sinquerim Beach in Goa.

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A close-up view of a ship sailing in the Arabian Sea as seen from Sinquerim Beach in Goa.

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View of ships at Mormugao Port.

View of Mormugao Port, Mormugao, Goa.

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Ship docks at Mormugao Port, Goa.

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