Panaji | ||
Country | India | |
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Residents | 40.017 (2011) | |
height | 7 m | |
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Panaji is the capital of indian State Goa.
background
Panaji or Panjim is located in the northern district of Goa on the banks of the Mandovi River. The city is also the administrative seat of the Taluga (sub-district) Tiswadi. Under the rule of the Portuguese, Panaji was initially just a suburb of the capital Velha Goa, in 1843 the place was named Nova Goa Capital of the colony. There are still a number of colonial-style buildings from this period.
getting there
By plane
The Goa International Airport(IATA: GOI) is about 26 km south of the city Dabolim.
By train
By bus
In the street
By boat
mobility
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Map of Panaji
Tourist Attractions
Market in Panaji
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Picture in the market hall
- 1 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
- 2 Mahalakshmi Temple
- 3 Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
- 4 Goa Science Center
- 5 Dona Paula View Point
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Casino ships on the Mandovi River
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A tuktuk taxi is waiting for customers
activities
- 1 Miramar Beach
- 2 Caranzalem Beach
- 3 Dias Beach
- 4 Vainguinim Beach
- 5 Odxel Beach
- 6 Bambolim Beach
shop
- 1 Municipal Market. The flower market in the hall is particularly worth seeing.
kitchen
nightlife
Several casino cruise ships operate on the Mandovi River.
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- CCPGOA, Corporation of the City of Panaji