Go.Go..GOA - Three Days Trip in GOA ( DAY-1 )

How to plan for Goa trip in Three days

       After completion of my college Examinations I decided to go three days trip to Goa with my colleagues Narendhar, Prasad, Zakeer, Venkatesh which are friends also. It was my second time trip to Goa. We started our journey on 17.04.2018 from Gadwal at 8:30 PM. After one hour journey we stopped our vehicle for dinner at Raichur which is 60 Km away from Gadwal. Further we continued our journey till to morning. In these Night journey so many times Local police and Central Army forces was stopped our vehicle for checking due to Elections in Karnataka State.  

       

       we arrived at Goa, first reached Panjim on early morning and we crossed the Mondori river and drove straight to Calangute. The distance from Panjim to Calangute is about 15 Kms. we check in a hotel which is very near to Calangute beach. In these three days we had our breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in various hotels which we like more tasty and different to our regular menu. I noticed here that we can drive ti any beach or any area easily because on every road direction markers shows how to we get our destination and their people are very friendly and helpful.


        In these days every early morning and  evening we spent our time at beaches for enjoying with beautiful view of sunset along with a lot of peace in more crowd. as well as the other time we visited forts, Dolphin Points, Churches, Museums etc. because we have only three days time to visit this most beautiful and popular places in  Goa.


Fist Day we visited the following places which is shown in the above map.

1. SINQUERIM BEACH :

        We went this beach on afternoon time, the sun is rising and the day with hot weather. So we spent only half an hour at this beach. Best time to visit this beach is evening because we can feel sunset with good view and also we can capture beautiful pictures of nature.

Sinquerim Beach

             I found that at this beach the crowd will be moderate and Its a great place, absolutely peaceful, calm, clean and well maintained. So you can enjoy in water for a longer time with your beloved ones or family members. It is good to have more fun with playing in water. There are few water sports are available like scooter boat, skying, parasailing, scuba driving and wind surfing. 

2. AGUADA FORT:

        Before visiting sinquerim beach we went to visit Fort Aguada. This fort is very popular destination for tourists in Goa. Aguada Fort constructed by the Portuguese rulers in the year of 1612 to guard this land against the Dutch Invasions and Maratha's. It was once used to provide water supply to the passing ships.
     
        This Fort was built by Prime stone which used in the construction of houses and Forts in Goa.

Aju at Aguada Fort

         We went there morning and found it is the best time to visit. Usually Aguada Fort is huge crowded with locals and foreigners throughout the year. So I recommended to reach early and visit this place with calm climate and the beautiful views of Arabian sea

View of Light House 

There is a working Light House in the inside of the Aguada Fort.

Timings : 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
It Opens on all days of the weak.
There is no entry Fee.

Narendhar, Venkatesh, Zakeer and Aju

    " Whenever you go to Goa you must  visit Aguada Fort because it is ancient old Portuguese place to see the beautiful views and spectacular imaginary boundaries of Arabian Sea."   

3. ANJUNA BEACH:

     

        Anjuna is basically village in Goa. It is not really the most beautiful beach we can see in Goa and not really a quiet place. You must beware from such things and some men especially in  parties and night clubs because it is a racist place.

Anjuna Beach

         Anjuna is famous for its parties and also the home of the most popular night clubs of Goa. Anjuna is also a place known for its small rocks by sea side. People staying in near by the hotels often walk up to the sea and sit here in morning hours to look at the rising sun and sip local Tea or Coffee. It is also a good time to take some exclusive pictures.

Aju.. beside the market area of Anjuna Beach

 
 We went Anjuna beach after 12:00 PM. We sat on the beach walls then taken some beautiful pictures and watched the surroundings, stalls and beach area with quite and calm. After second time of visit my opinion is Anjuna beach is only famous for night parties, bars, shacks and restaurants as well as there is nothing to see.

4. ANJUNA FLEA MARKET :

        Anjuna Beach also hosts the famous flea market, which happens on every Wednesday. Where u can purchase so many things like clothes, sunglasses, hand loom accessories, Bhudha or Shiva statues, Jewelry, hammocks and vintage art crafts.

        I heard before that, In this flea market where can you find anything you look for at a cheap price but its totally wrong. Price is not cheap also we can find more things for only women and family members.

       Finally I refer that If you go to Anjuna beach you must visit this flea market for experience and purchase of some kind of things which one u like.

Anjuna Flea Market

4. DOLPHIN POINT :

        After seen Aguada Fort at mid afternoon we went to Dolphin point. It is situated beside the Coco Beach and Condolim beach area. In Goa so many Points are there in various beach areas to watch Dolphins but this is the best place. After taking the ticket at ticket counter the boat operator gathers four to eight members as group and venture out about a couple of kilometers into the sea to watch dolphins circling in action.

Premises of Dolphin Point

   
          Our boat operator is a genuine and good person. first we went long in to the sea but we did not see any dolphin in the sea. But he tried hard to show dolphins to our group members. So he taken us more long in to the sea and rounded the boat so many times. finally we saw two dolphins which are chasing behind the boat.

Aju on the Boat Ride

      While we are in the middle of the sea the water and view is superb and we can feel a mind blowing thrill. This boat trip also takes us around the Goa's old Jail, View of Fort Aguada, Light house and famous Bombay Millionaire Palace which are the  beside ares of the Arabian ocean. The Dolphin Spotting will cost you around Rs.300/- per head for one hour.

4. CALANGUTE BEACH : THE LARGEST & MOST COMMERCIAL BEACH

        After taken some rest in hotel room we went to calangute beach around 4:00 PM by walk. Because our hotel is besides the calangute beach.Near the beach we can see various shops that sell everything like fancy beachwear, beach accessories, sunglasses, hats, tattoos and all....

Entry of the Calangute Beach

           The beach road is always crowded with tourist buses, cars and rental bikes. The beach area is best for who wants to stay in budget hotels and home stays. Beside the beach area bikes and cars are available for daily rental which is given 8 hours time for day. If any one went to Goa without vehicle I suggest you please take the scooty for rent which is just Rs.250/- for day. for this you should have to keep  licence near with you and you can also ask for helmet with rental bike.

Aju at Calangute Beach

          The road side shops sells various dishes like sea fish, crabs, prawns, chicken and mutton fries with reasonable rates and the food taste as well as quality also very good. Every day we tasted this foods with parcels.


   "The most famous amongst  all the beaches in Goa is Calangute. It is also called as "Queen of Beaches", This is actually a part of the Calangute town located 15 Kms north from the capital city of Panjim. It is also easily accessible and lots of options to stay around for eat and drink. "

      This beach is most crowded beach in Goa. we ca see in every minute lot of new visitors will come and  old visitors will leave from here. The beach is four miles long lies between the Baga Beach and Condolim Beach. In this beach the waves near the shore itself very heavier. It increase the thrill while we are in water and playing water sports with friends and family members.

With Friends at Calangute Beach

            At evening after came from the beach water we sit at the tables of  the shacks and my friends are started to had some drinks before the beach with watching the view of the beautiful scenic sunset in the most crowded people in the beach. This beach hotel waiters was supplied all types of  drinks and food with respect. We enjoyed till ends the light and turns into night.

" Calangute and Baga Beeches, I visited twice, they  holding the spectacular beauty and charm with all the frantic night life of an ocean paradise. I hope these are way to heaven for nature lovers and  they given me unforgettable memories in my life."

The Lost Kingdom of the Vijayanagara Empire - Hampi

         Hello.. In this year ending December 2017 I Planned a Bike journey from Gadwal to Hampi for two days trip. So I and my friend Murali started our journey on 11.12.2017 at 5:30 AM from Gadwal while sun is not visible. After 50Km we reached Raichur. Here we had breakfast after then we drives the bike to Manvi which is 40 km from Raichur further we crossed Manvi town again we moved another 50 km and reached Sindhanur. Here we stopped our Bike and taken some rest for 10-15 Minutes.

After Rest we moved to Gangavathi which is 60 km away from Sindhanur. Actually we have some work in Koppal District so we went to Koppal from Gangavathi which is 50 Km from here. Finally we reached Koppal District at 12:30 PM and we completed our work for One and half hour and we had tea in a hotel on outside of the Koppal City.

Hotel Priyadarshini Premises

Then at 2:00 PM we started our ride to Hospet. After 23 Km we reached Hospet and Check in room in Hotel Priyadarshini for Just Rs.800/- for One Day. Its Cheap and hotel maintenance is  also very good. we are happy with this hotel service  and had lunch in Udipi Hotel which is beside the Hotel room. After lunch we have taken some rest in Hotel room.

Mini Zoo beside the Tungabhadra Dam

        At 5:00 PM we went to Hospet Dam. It is just 6 Km away from our Hotel. I Seems and spent a beautiful evening on the dam premises. We both enjoyed more and got lot of pleasure after seen this beautiful Greenary, Gardens and Water Places. In this Dam area Boating facility also available mostly for the children. We saw all places with a long walk in gardens and roadside of the Dam. It should gave us more fun and joy.


            Up to 9:00 PM we spent the evening with wandering around the all parts of the city. After staying in hotel room on night we woke up early morning and fresh up then we checked out the hotel room at 8:00 AM. After having Breakfast we moved to our next destination Hampi which is 13 Km away from Hospet. This 13 Km journey gives us fresh air, good sightseeing, Beautiful greenery and lot of thrill on this bike.

Hosptet to Hampi Road

"Hospet is the near by town and it is gateway to Hampi " 

after 13 Km of journey 

"Finally we reached the Hampi"

                                                                                                                                                                     The short visit to Hampi was special to me, as it was my second visit. Actually  eight years before I visited Hampi with my school friends at first time . But my friend Murali has not visited Hampi before.

            Hampi is a home to many ruins and great historical temples. This is one of the few places in India to see ruins. Hampi is prime tourist attraction and a UNESCO world heritage sight. Hampi which is basically Vijayanagara Dynasty is now can be seen as ruins.
           

        Hampi is located in north Karnataka and situated on the bank of Tungabadra River. It is a Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336-1565.






           When in Hampi, in any direction you look, you can find a monument, gleaming with glory. It is more like open museum. You will see history in each of the numerous stones scattered every where.

" One thing we realized while seeing Hampi was that is Impossible to see Hampi in a day"

Aju and Mrali in Hospet Gardens

Places to visit in Hampi :

Our plan is to start the day with Lord Shiva's Virupaksha Temple. 

1. Virupaksha Temple :  

      So First we visited Virupaksha Temple. It is also known as Padmavathi Temple. This Temple has three entrance towers or gopuras with main entrance tower being the highest measuring 160 foot height.

2. Hampi Bazar :   

Krishna Bazar (Hmapi Bazar)

 
        Hampi Bazar also referred as the Virupaksha Bazar and it is situated in front of the Virupaksha Temple at the foothill of the Matanga hill. Now there is all ruins which are built with rocks. This Rich Hampi Bazar which was once filled with Diamonds, Gold and jewels but It filled with rocks and ruins. 

3. Hazara Rama Temple : 

           It is close to the King's Palace and it was a temple for the royal family. King Krishnadevaraya built in 1513. Major Attraction of this temple is its walls. These walls are filled wit carvings, depicting scenes from the Ramayana.

4. Vijaya Vitala Temple : 

     Further we moved to Vijaya Vitala temple. It is the most extravagant architectural snow piece of Hampi. To reach this temple you need to drive towards Kamalapur and then take left towards Nimbapura village for the temple. Private vehicles  are not allowed till the temple area. After parking my bike on Parking Area we waited for battery operated vehicles which takes you to the temple. It charges only Rs.20/- per person.
     

       Its a main attraction in Hampi mainly Stone Chariot of Ratha. This is one of the three famous Stone Chariots in India and another thing is before this Temple you can see the main hall is called as Maha Mandapa. This Hall has consisty four pillars which over used to create musical sound. For this temple entry fee Ticket is Rs.30/- per person.

Aju at Vijaya Vitala Tempel

5. Royal Enclosure; Mahanavami Dibba and Pushkarini  : 

      
       Royal Enclosure was the power for the Vijayanagara Kingdom. The  Royal Enclosure occupied an area of 59,000 Sqm and it housed as many as 43 buildings. A very Interesting structure in the  Royal Enclosure is the Mahanavami Dibba which is actually a decorated huge Flatform where many Royal Occasions used to takes place.

          Beside of this place A Stepped tank named as Pushkarini is there. It was discovered in 1981. It has beautiful steps all surrounding it and construction and design is marvelous.





6. Queens Bath :

   

      The Queens Bath is really Majestic and it was built in the Indo Islamic style of Architecture. The bath area is surrounded by varanda which has nicely shaped doors and windows in the shape of lotus petals. On walking a little further we came to the Royal Enclosure.




7. Lotus Mahal (Zenana Enclosure) :

           This Enclosure consists Lotus Mahal and Watch Towers. This Palace was a meeting place for Royal Women. It is two storied symmetric structured Palace with beautiful carving. This Enclosure always guarded by female warriors.





8. Elephant Stables :

Elephant Stables

Archaeological Museum

  " This one is most Visit Place in Hampi "

      The Elephant Stables are Eleven Chambers with one center grander than the others. The Interiors of these Chambers have metal hooks which were used to tie the Elephant. These Eleven domes are of various types such as circular, fluted, octagonal ans ribbed.  On the top of the Stable is a lot of Symbolism used, pertaining to different religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jain and there is  also an Archaeological Museum. In this museum so many historical sculptures are preserved for future generations.

The Rich Vijayanagara Kingdom which was once filled with Gold, Diamonds and Jewels is now nothing but a dusted town of only rocks and ruins.

"The Amazing Historical Architecture of Hampi and Golden era of Vijayanagara Kingdom always be etched i the back of our minds."

we are on Battery Charged Bus

Sound Pillars at Vijaya Vitala Temple

Entrance for Royal Enclosure

Back side of Vijaya Vitala Temple

Ruins of Vijayanagara Kingdom (Royal Enclosure)

Aju at Virupaksha Temple

One of my favourite travel place - Jurala Dam

        Hello Guys I am posting my another new post after long time due to my busy work schedule. After Ramdan Festival on 27th June 2017. We are the group of friends Azam, Mujeeb, Ghouse, Afzal and Mujahid has decided to go Jurala dam which is very near to our home town Gadwal and we want to celebrate this holiday with full of joy and lot of enjoyment.

             Actually several times we have been visited this destination since our childhood. Finally we started our journey from Fathima ITI College, Gadwal at 2:30 pm on three two wheeler bikes by road. further we reached Jurala Dam within 30 minutes.

               There is dam with full of backwater, greenery and so many visitors. While we are watching dam it looks so beautiful and blessed with perfect climate.

             

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Playing Cricket

       

        In our Today's enjoyment we have played cricket after long time and wandered around the dam on bikes.

About Jurala Dam :

             The Jurala Praject which is known as Indira Priyadarshini Project laid over the Krishna River which is enters through the Jogulamba Gadwal Dist. It is 16 Km away from Gadwal and 14 Km away from Atmakur. 

Hydro Electric Project

                     This dam has water throughout the year. So hydro electric project was built on this dam. It is a one of the biggest dam in the country and constructed in the year 1995. It has a full reservoir level of 1045 feet and has a full capacity of 11.94 TMC. The length of the project is around one kilometer.Power is being generated through this hydro electric project which is shared with Karnataka state.

This Project has right and left canals for supplying water to thousands of acres of agriculture lands and also drinking water to many villages and towns.

This is a major tourist attraction for visitors through out the year and attracts large number of tourists from hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Kurnool, Raichur and other places during monsoon season when the water is released from the dam.

           Near tourist attractions are Ramalayam temple is located int he project colony, Parthasarathy Temple, Korakonda Ghattu temple, Chintarevula Anjaneyaswamy temples.

Fish Market :

         In Jurala dam a big fish market is available beside of the major canal. here all types of fishes are available which are very cheap in cost and also some fisherman conducting own shops and they also prepare and serves variety of fish dishes to visitors in reasonable cost.

         
Accommodation :

 The visitors can have comfortable accommodation at Haritha Hotel which is maintaining by state tourism near RTO Office, Gadwal Town, Jogulamba Gadwal district. contact # 9494421852. which is 2 km away from Jammulamma Temple.

How to reach Jurala Dam :

By Train : 

           One can reach the place by boarding train and reaching till Gadwal. which is  16 km from the destination. Next one may take up any transport facilities for visitors.

By Road :

          One may start from Hyderabad, one has to get down at Yerravalli X Road on NH- 44. which is 16 Km away from Gadwal then after 16 Kms through Shetty Atmakur, Peddapadu, Chintarevula villages finally you should reach at your destination.