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FRESH FISH TO FIREWORKS: (clockwise from left) Fresh fish and cocktails on the beach. The view over the verdant surrounds of Old Goa. Handcrafted jewellery at one of Goa’s many markets. Fire-twirling is a common yet striking sight on the beaches of Goa. Say goodbye to your white t-shirt and show your true colours at the Festival of Colour.
You can enjoy a brief ride on an elephant but the best fun is the elephant bath. The elephants are in the water and you get
to wade in and climb on their backs and soon you will be enjoying a bath with the elephants. Be prepared to have lots of laughter and get drenched. You can spend as much time as you want with the elephants and feed them as well. It will no doubt be
a memorable experience and a highlight of your holiday.
SHOPPING SPREE
Ingo’s Saturday Night Bazaar in Apara is a must. Here you will find hundreds of vendor stalls selling beads and jewelry, clothing, stoner paraphernalia and music. Even if you are not a big shopper, this is a fun place to go, as there is plenty of nightlife entertainment including jugglers, live musicians and plenty of food. The street shops are also popular, situated in the cities of Baga and Calangute. You can expect to find souvenirs, sarongs, swimwear, jholas (colourful trendy bags),
and beads. Plus most beaches have vendors
touting their wares, but stay firm with what you want and your price as they are known to be a bit pushy.
RELAX
While in Goa take time out and enjoy some pampering. There are many Ayurvedic/ Ayurveda centres in Goa, which allow the ancient healing and medicines to distress and reenergize. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge, and so Ayurveda is often referred to as the “Science of Life”. Treat your senses to a transcendent atmosphere with a perfect balance of physical and spiritual wellness. The Balinese Massage at Snip Salon and Spa is located on the main road between Calangute and Candolim. Try their aromatic massage where you will drift away as you blissfully retreat from the cares of the world. www.snip.co.in
HOW TO GET THERE
Dabolim Airport, the sole airport of Goa is the nearest airport to the state. This civilian cum military airport connects the place
to both national as well as international destinations. Flights to Goa are frequent and well connected to all the corners of India. The airport is owned by the Indian Navy and is 30 kms away from Panaji.
GETTING AROUND
Travelling around Goa is fairly easy. There is an extensive road network, which connects most places in Goa.
By Bus: There are private as well as
state transport corporation run bus services which service all the major locations. Despite the overcrowding, noise and off-schedule service, there is a special charm in travelling in the private buses which are brightly painted and filled with colourful local characters.
By Car: A number of companies offer rental cars, both self and chauffeur-driven. Besides rented cars, there are the ubiquitous tourist taxis, which are available near most hotels and resorts and at all the tourist
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