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| Vasco Da Gama |
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Vasco Da Gama is an important town that is located in south Goa district in the Marmagoa Taluka. It is located at a distance of around 30 kilometers from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. The location of Vasco Da Gama is such that it overlooks the Zuari River. It was one of the busiest ports on the west coast of the Indian sub continent when the Portuguese acquired it in 1543. Today, Vasco De Gama is a busy shipping center where huge container vessels come to deposit raw materials and other items. |
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Tourists travel to Vasco da Gama to explore the famous Bogmalo beach, the ports, Naval Aviation Center, etc. Tourism in Vasco Da Gama has not really caught up because it is mainly a busy commercial hub and an important trade center. But still, it has its own popular tourist attractions that show a different aspect of Goa. Vasco Da Gama has quite good hotels and provide decent lodging and accommodation |
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Vasco Da Gama Tourist Attractions |
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Bogmalo Beach |
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Bogmalo beach is a popular attraction of Vasco Da Gama and tourists visit this beach since it is less commercialized than other beaches. The local shacks there provide excellent food and you can try out different Goan dishes. Here you can try your hand at open water diving as the water is quite safe for swimming. |
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Naval Aviation Center |
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The Naval Aviation Center was set up in Vasco around the year 1998. It is one of its kind in India and is a major tourist attraction in Goa. The place has a museum that showcases the rich history and the development of the Indian naval aircrafts, different aircrafts that are used, weapons, arms, etc. |
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Marmagao Port |
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The Marmagao port is a natural harbor where giant vessels come and deposit the raw materials and other items of import and export. There are also cruise ships over here that take tourists on a short cruise along the coast of Goa. |
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Inorder to savour the natural beauty of South India, we have designed the following tour packages for the discerning travellers |
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