Basilica of Bom Jesus : 'Bom Jesus' means 'Infant Jesus' or 'Good Jesus'. When you set foot inside the Basilica, you will see a stunning display of architectural pieces in wood, stone, gold and granite. If this makes you spellbound, there are plenty surprises in store. Immediately to your right is the altar of St. Anthony and to your left is a wooden statue of St. Francis Xavier.

Chapel Of St. Catherine, Old Goa : This chapel dedicated to St. Catherine stands as a living monument to the conquest of Goa by Alburquerque. You will see a statue of Our Lady as you enter the chapel. You will also find yourself marveling at a beautiful altar dedicated to St. Catherine upon which stands another statue of Our Lady Of Peity.

St. Cajetan Church, Old Goa : If any of you have ever visited St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, you will be amazed to find its striking resemblance with the St. Cajetan Church. Equally awesome is the high vault on which are inscribed the words of Christ "My House Is A House Of The Words Of Christ". You will find this Church filled with altars dedicated to the many saints. Like for instance while entering the Church, if you look to your left you will see 3 altars dedicated to the Holy Family, Our Lady Of Piety and St. Clare and to your right you will see the altars dedicated to St. Agnes, St. Cajetan and St. John.

Chapel and Tomb of St. Francis Xavier : If any of you have ever visited St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, you will be amazed to find its striking resemblance with the St. Cajetan Church. Equally awesome is the high vault on which are inscribed the words of Christ "My House Is A House Of The Words Of Christ". You will find this Church filled with altars dedicated to the many saints. Like for instance while entering the Church, if you look to your left you will see 3 altars dedicated to the Holy Family, Our Lady Of Piety and St. Clare and to your right you will see the altars dedicated to St. Agnes, St. Cajetan and St. John.

Panjim City : Panaji welcomes the tourists not with tourist sites but with its character. Apart from being the capital of Goa, it is also the focal point of tourism in Goa and a small and charming city on the banks of silvery Mandovi River. Panaji has beautiful, red-roofed houses, built in the Latin style. But the city does not lack in modern infrastructure and you can find modern houses, well laid gardens, statues and avenues lined with Gulmohar, Acassia and other trees. Panjim, in fact, has several squares, the houses lining them rising directly above the wide streets. Panjim's public buildings, include Secretariat built in 1615 by the Portuguese on the site of Palacio Idalcao (palace of the sultan of Bijapur, Yusuf Adil Khan, called the Idalcan by the Portuguese), a many shuttered edifice which was once the viceroy's residence. The town has preserved its Portuguese heritage remarkably well and parts of it still consist of narrow winding streets, old houses with over hanging balconies, red-tiled roofs and numerous small bars and cafe's. Many signs in Portuguese are still visible over shops, cafes and administrative buildings. People are friendly and the atmosphere is easygoing silence. The Campal, as the riverside boulevard is called, is one of the most picturesque spots in Panjim.

Dona Paula View Point : At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea is the secluded bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the Mormugao Harbour. 7-km from Panjim, nestled on the south side of the rocky, hammer-shaped headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, this former fishing village is nowadays a commercialized resort. This is an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. Water scootering facilities are also available over here. Dona Paula is a village named after Dona Paula de Menezes, the wife of a noble man Antonio de Souto Maior, who died as a young woman in 1682. This place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a myth that the Viceroy's daughter after facing objections from her family about her love affair with Gasper Dias, a poor fisherman jumped of the cliff. A white pavilion stands on a rocky is let at the end of the bay. In 1969, a sculpture "Image of India" was added by Yiza Von Leinstner in memory of her friends Mr. And Mrs. Robert Knox depicting the figures of Mother India and Young India, one looking to the east and the other to the west. The platform on the highest point gives pleasant views out to the Arabian sea and across the Port of Mormugao. Dona Paula also offers possibilities for water sports like Boating, scooter driving, fishing etc. at the jetty point.

Church Of St. Francis Of Assisi, Old Goa : It is inside this chapel that one will come across the silver casket that houses the immortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. This silver casket which is placed at the top serves as a religious observance. If you count, there are 7 panels on the casket, each of which has got 2 plates, one over the other which are carved with important scenes from the life of St. Francis Xavier. You will also see sculptures of angels occupying the space between the panels. There is a huge cordon (barrier) to this casket, so make sure you pay your respects from outside this barrier. The silver casket is lowered for public viewing only during the public exposition. There are a lot of tourists, both international and domestic, that visit the Basilica. To avoid overcrowd, certain fixed "visiting hours" have been set.

Miramar Beach : The Miramar Beach, one of the beaches of Goa, is on the way to Dona Paula, 1-km ahead of the confluence of the Arabian Sea and Mandovi River. Under the palm shade, Miramar Beach is just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim in the North Goa. The word 'Miramar' in Portuguese stands for viewing the sea. On account of its good location, the Miramar Beach of Goa is ideal for evening walks. The coast covers an expanse of 2-km, having a fine silvery sand bed. From here one has a panoramic view of the Aguada fort just across the Mandovi River. The best time to visit the Miramar Beach is from November to March.

Shri Shanta Durga Temple : The Shantadurga Temple is dedicated to Durga. The Shantadurga Temple lies 3-km from Ponda in Kavlem. Shant means peace and Durga supposedly mediated a dispute between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, bringing peace to the world; in the temple she is depicted in between the two deities. The interior has polished marble and several chandeliers provide that light. The deity of Shantadurga with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva on either side is behind a silver screen. This is one of the largest Hindu temples in Goa. A distinctive six-storeyed Deepstambha and 'Ratha' (chariot) with some gilt work adorn the temple grounds. It is interesting to note that amongst some other features of the temple, the dome shows a definite influence of Church architecture.

Shri Mangueshi Temple : The Shri Mangeshi Temple is set on top of a hill at Priol, northwest of Ponda leading to Old Goa. The 400-year-old Shri Mangeshi temple dedicated to Shiva stands out with its simple and yet exquisitely elegant structure. The temple is noted for the pillars which are considered to be the most beautiful among the temples in Goa. There is a prominent Nandi Bull which is considered to be the Vahana (Vehicle) of Shiva. A beautiful seven-storeyed deepstambha (lamp tower), stands at the gates in the temple complex. The temple also has a magnificent water tank, which is believe to be the oldest part of the temple. . During the festival of Mangesh Jatra, the rath (temple chariot) is pulled by several devotees.

Mahalaxmi Temple : Mahalaxmi Temple is located next to the Boca de Vaca Spring. Built in 1818, the Mahalaxmi Temple is the holy place of worship of the Hindus. The original deity lies in a small box in the rear wall of the temple, facing the main idol of the modern Mahalaxmi Temple.

Spice Plantations: Hidden away from the tourist hotspots of Goa are huge spice plantations that produce many of Goa's fantastic aromatic spices. Once at the plantation you will either make your way over the river way by bridge or by boat depending on the season, once on firm land you will be welcomed with a herbal tea and a leaflet briefing you about the plantation.
A guide will then take you on a tour of the plantation which will last about one hour, the guide will explain about all the spices and plants you discover and tell you about their medicinal properties. Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, chillies, coriander and all spice are just some of the spice plants you will find in the plantation. Varieties of Cashew trees, betel nut palm trees and some tropical fruits like Star fruit, Custard apples, Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples and the Citrus fruits are also found in the grounds.

There is the chance to see a kingfisher dive into the water, watch the monkeys playing on the trees, and watch one of the staff climb the trees and swing from tree to tree, as this is how the fruit is collected, the normally cover 60 trees, swinging from one to another without going back to earth.

After your tour round the plantation, you will be served lunch in an open air restaurant by the riverside, the lunch is a very tasty local meal served on a banana leaf, accompanied by a sweet dish and a tipple of cashew feni (Goan speciality), or Urraq (a light version of feni). While relaxing with your lunch, you might get glimpse of a few of the nearly 80 species of birds that have been sighted within the plantation, birds of paradise, cuckoos, koel, cousals, owls, maina, horn bills, pittas, parrots and large eagles are just a few of the birds living around the grounds. Even you can enjoy the elephant ride & elephant wash within plantation.