Margao is a city in the western Indian state of Goa also known as Madgao, is the commercial capital. It stands on banks of Sal river and is the administrative headquarters of Salcete sub-district and South Goa district. Its Portuguese colonial past is evident in buildings like the 1675 baroque Holy Spirit Church, with its ornate interior and pipe organ.
Discover exclusive last-minute deals tailored for spontaneous adventurers like you. From tranquil beach getaways to thrilling city escapes and cultural immersions, these offers are your ticket to unforgettable moments. Stop waiting for the perfect moment – make it perfect now! Pack your bags, and let’s embark on a spontaneous journey to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Your next adventure is just a click away!
- Tour Start Date: November 8, 2024
- Tour Duration: 4 Nights 5 Days
- Tour Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Tour Duration: 4 Nights 5 Days
Sat Burzam Ghor is a grand 1700s mansion with 3 of its original 7 gables remaining. Margao Municipal Garden includes the colonial Municipal Building and library. Southwest, in Benaulim, the Goa Chitra Museum exhibits ancient tools.
Margão in pre-Portuguese times was one of the important settlements in Salcete and known as Matha Grama as it was a temple town with nine Mathas in temple schools. Margão is home to many schools and colleges, the alumni of which have made significant contributions to Goa’s cultural and scientific landscape. The colleges in Margão include The Parvatibai Chowgule College which was housed in Portuguese Military Barracks opposite Multipurpose High School in Vidyanagar. The college was moved to new location in 1972. Well connected by rail, air and road, The he cultural capital of Goa, Margao mainly depends on tourism, and there are numerous destinations worth visiting for tourist.
the town is well suited for a 4 day visit by tourist. On the 1st day of arrival tourist can visit the Mercado de Afonso de Albuquerque or “Pimpalakatta” after this tourist can tour the municipal garden named after benefactor Prince Aga Khan, Anna Fonte (natural springs), Old Market or Mercado Velho, Holy Spirit Church, grand colonial mansions such as the Seven Gables House, the chapel at Monte Hill. Before retiring for the day tourist can savor the local #Goa cuisine.
On the 2nd day tourist can visit Pandava Caves located in Aquem Behind St. Sebestian Church in the morning, whikle returning tourist must visit he St. Sebestian Church, after lunch tourist can tour the town suburbs including Pajifond, Aquem, Gogol, Borda, Malbhat, Madel, Kharebandh, Old Market, Navelim and Comba, Before retiring for the day tourist should try out the localstreet foods.
On the 3rd Day of the visit tourist can visit the temples and churches of the city including Holy Spirit Church, the Grace Church, modern St Sebastian Church iand the Monte Hill Chapel,’Damodar Temple’ (Saal), the ‘Hari Mandir’, the ‘Maruti Mandir’ at Davorlim the ‘Saibaba Temple’ at Davorlim, the ‘Shiv Temple’ (Ling) at Fatorda near Nehru Stadium. On the 4th day tourist can visit the Municipal Garden, also known as Praça Jorge Barreto, around which most restaurants and office buildings are located. Later tourist can visit the San Thome Museum followed by Zalor Beach in evening. Besides these there are numerous places worth visiting in and around Margao, including Monte Hill.
