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Panaji :
Centrally located the capital city of GOA is mostly noted for its modern grandeur and lighted paths. With the Mandovi flowing at One end and then the city roads at the other, this place holds the honor of holding the famous Adil Shah palace, the court rooms, the Immaculate Conception Church , gardens and off course Miramar Beach. The INOX multiplex, the market and Dona Paula jetty are all enough to please you eyes. Moreover, if you enjoy reading enter the central library or if you feel you need to relax sit under the shade of the trees at Azad Maidan. Besides all these things Panaji is also famous for its Cruises and Restaurants.

Mapusa :
Located at around a distance of 13 kms from Panaji, this is one place that pulls great crowds especially on Fridays. Beginning with the Bogdeshwar temple and then the market, this place is famous for its Friday market that sells almost everything. You name it and you shall find it : Clothes, Vegetables, Cereals, Household items, Trinkets, Jewelry etc are some of the many things seen on a Friday fair. Mapusa is also known for its colleges, the Milagres feast and GOA football association around.

Margao :
A Crowded place ! Yet no one misses to visit Margao. With more than a dozen roads Margao has found its place on the commercial map of GOA. Known as the shopping centre of GOA. It exhibits a Range of the best and the latest goods in town. The sausages, shoes and clothing is all that one longs to find here. Moreover this place has the famous Jawaharlal Stadium, Osia Multiplex and railway station at a distance of 42 Kms from Panaji.

Vasco :
Vasco 45 Kms from Panaji a place named after Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer. Mormugao Harbor and the GOA shipyard are established here. Moreover this place is the entrance gate to GOA, with the Dabolim Airport and the naval base guarding it.

Ponda :
Located at a distance of 35 kms from Panaji, this place is all together a Domain of worship, with temples at every stop, this place richly preserves the culture of GOA. The art, poetry, drama, music etc is all here in the heart of Ponda. The temples here display the fantastic architecture in praise of the ancient builders .Besides the temples it is also famous for the forest and spice plantations it holds.