Heritage tours
are showcase of the Goan culture and its heritage through
the past ages and the present. . Goa is a place not only for
enthusiasts for adventure and fun, but also for lovers of
heritage and culture. The
forts in Goa are
another worth to visit Goa and so include them in your Heritage
Tour.
Aquada Fort is an important monument where
you can also see the lighthouse inside. The fort was built
by Portuguese and so it stands as remains of Portuguese
architecture. Now the fort houses the central jail. Chapora
Fort was built by Portuguese and was made up of
red laterite. You can see two tunnels which provided the
routes for besieged defenders once. Reis Magos Fort is situated
on the bank of river Mandovi. It was built by Portuguese
to. Cabo Fort (Raj Bhavan) - 9 km from Panaji, it lies on
the peninsula land jutting out in the Arabian Sea, at Dona
Paula. Initially during the Portuguese era, a Franciscan
Convent, was attached to the fort. This later became Cabo
Raj Bhavan and is now the Governor's Palace.
Planning for a heritage tour of Goa would make you enjoy
the architectural beauty of Hindu temples in the state.
Heritage tours of Goa help you to visit
the old churches, temples, forts and other monuments. Or
you can even chose and customize what you are interested
in seeing.
Apart from savoring the picturesque beauty of
beaches in Goa, There are several other places
in Goa which are rich in culture and heritage. The museums
in Goa are worth a visit and hence you can include them
in your heritage tour to Goa. The museums in Goa
are treasure houses of Goan history. The archeological museum
in Goa contains a good collection of old coins, paintings,
and sculptures and so on. Come with us for a journey into
a Heritage Goa.
