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Things to Know Before a Trip to Goa

A true paradise, Goa is one of the world's most renowned and appealing destinations for the beauty of its sandy beaches. The coast of Goa has always been a strong attraction for sportsmen who can try their hand at new water games. The choice is really wide and you never stop browsing through the seabed to see the ancient wrecks of sunken Portuguese ships. Sailing, water skiing and windsurfing will take your breath away. 

Goa Beaches


Extensive over 100km (60 miles) of coastline, similar to the lace of a beautiful colored skirt, here are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world; golden sand blinding to adorn the expanse of aquamarine in the Arabian Sea. 

Anjuna Beach


About half an hour's drive from Panaji is Anjuna Beach, famous for its flea market

Baga Beach


Baga, 10 km west of Mapusa, is an extension of Calangute. The most curious thing about this place is that not even the local population knows where Baga Beach starts and ends.


Benaulim Beach


2 km after Colva is located Benaulim. It is the point where Parasurama's spear, called in Sanskrit Banali and later modified in Benaulim by the Portuguese, fell on the earth. 

Bogmolo Beach


Located near the city of Vasco Bogmalo, it is another clean and not too crowded beach, safe enough for swimming and dotted with numerous dining options and shopping boutiques. 

Calangute


It is the most loved and famous beach in the world, only 16 km from the capital Panaji. 

Colvo Beach


Located just 6 km from Margao, is the enchanting Colva Beach, with its lazily swaying palms and its sparkling white sands.


Before planning your trip, check out the route of Palace on Wheels train.


Candolim Beach


Candolim Beach is one of the most popular and popular beaches north of Goa. It is also the quietest of Goa's beaches. 

Dona Paula Beach


Idyllic and very picturesque place. Enjoy the delightful view of the Zuari estuary and the port of Mormugao. The Dona Paula beach resort is a nautical paradise, with its motorboats and pedalos for rent. Here there is also the possibility of aquatic Scooter.


Know more about the Palace on Wheels train itinerary.


Vagator


Just over 20 km. from Panaji, this enchanting beach is the most photographed in all of Goa. Its mound is surmounted by the Fort Chapora.


Plan your trip to Goa and reach the destination through luxury train which make your trip more luxurious.

Joyful Ride in the Palace on Wheels Train through Orient Rail Journeys this Season

Palace on Wheels train is newly designed for this season. Palace on Wheels train is the most famous luxury train India. This luxury train covers various regions of Rajasthan and the journey start and end in Delhi.


This luxury train has two types of cabin are:


Deluxe Cabin

Super Deluxe Cabins


Palace on Wheels train accommodate104 passengers in one departure. Dinner is served in the two thematic restaurants onboard the train. You can enjoy the lavish food on "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani". 


Destinations covered by Palace on Wheels train are:


  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Sawai Madhopur
  • Chittorgarh
  • Udaipur
  • Jaisalmer
  • Jodhpur
  • Bharatpur 
  • Agra

Coaches names of Palace on Wheels train are named after princely state of Rajasthan like Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.