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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 carnival from February 6
January 23 (TravelAndy): The popular Goa carnival is all set to begin from February 6, this year. The three-day festival will continue till February 9.
The main attraction, the float parade will start in the Panjim, the capital city of Goa, on February 6. The parade will travel to Margao on february 7; to Vasco on February 8. It will finaly conclude in Mapusa on February 9.
“Through the medium of Festival Tourism, we want people to come and enjoy the cultural slice of Goa, which is unique,” Nikhil Desai, managing director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation reportedly said. Continue reading Goa carnival from February 6
South India kite festival from Jan 16
January 10 (TravelAndy): Belgavi in Maharashtra and Goa are all set to host the sixth international kite festival from January 16.
The first phase of the festival will start in Belgavi from January 16 and continue till January 18; the following phase will be hosted on Colva beach, south Goa from January 19 to 21. The concluding phase will be held at Miramar beach near Panjim,north Goa on January 22 and 24.
Approximately 25 international kite flyers from the US, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, Russia, Estonia, the Netherlands, France and Italy are expected to participate. Another 25 Indian participants from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kochi, Nagpur, Kolkata and Karnataka will also take part in the festival. Continue reading South India kite festival from Jan 16