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Motorised paragliding in Goa
November 18 (TravelAndy): India’s beach state, Goa has launched motorised paragliding on its Mandrem beach to woo more adventure enthusiasts.
A motorised paraglide is a two-seater flying vehicle, which allows a slow flight over land, facilitating panoramic view.
The cost of the approximately 10-15-minute ride is INR3000 per person, said the Goa tourism website. Continue reading Motorised paragliding in Goa
Goa bike rally on Aug 15
August 6 (TravelAndy): India’s beach state of Goa has planned a motorcycle rally on August 15, which marks the country’s 69th Independence Day.
To attract more tourists to the state during the Independence Day weekend, Goa tourism has taken this initiative. The rally will start from Goa’s Paryatan Bhavan in Patto Panjim and conclude in Shiroda, Goa Highway Junction.
Approximately 100 bikers are expected to take part in this rally. The route itinerary will be provided to the participant on the day of the event. The rally will cover significant churches, rivers, beaches, temples and villages. Continue reading Goa bike rally on Aug 15
Goa’s Aguada Jail to become tourist spot
May 16 (TravelAndy): Aguada Jail, located in south India’s coastal state Goa, is soon going to become a tourists destination, said reports.
The jail, which is situated by the Arabian Sea, is no longer operational and the inmates have been shifted to Colavela jail.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has planned to transform the Portuguese-built Aguada Jail into a history and heritage museum. Continue reading Goa’s Aguada Jail to become tourist spot
Goa’s Konkan fruit fest from April 22
April 18 (TravelAndy): Goa is set to host the Konkan fruit fest, which is going to take place at Campal Panjim from April 22-24.
Botanical Society of Goa, along with Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), will host this year’s Konkan fruit festival in oirder to attract tourists to this unique event and to spread awareness regarding the rare species of fruits available in the coastal state of India.
The rare fruits on display will include rose apple, berries including churna, kanttam, kaneram, mulberry etc, the fast developing commercial fruits such as kokum and the popular fruits like mango and jackfruit will also be on promoted. Continue reading Goa’s Konkan fruit fest from April 22