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Information about Vasco da Gama Goa
The immaculate town of Vasco da Gama lies at a distance of 29 km southwest of Panjim. The Portugues acquired the town in 1543 and at that time it was one of the busiest ports on the western coast of India. The most fascinating fact about the town is its geometrical planning. Vasco is also the oldest railway terminus and today it is a chief shipping centre. Passengers and tourists arrive here to catch buses to the Dabolim airport. This well laid out town ropes in a large number of tourists from all corners.
Climate of Vasco da game Indai
There are no extremes in temperature. Temperature in summers can rise up to a maximum of 30 degrees centigrade. November to Februrary is the winter time and during the period temperature drops down to a minimum of 3 degrees centigrade. Monsoons arrive in July and continue till September. Novemberto February is the best time to visit.
Major Tourist Attractions of Vasco da Gama
Bogmalo Beach - Fringed with palm trees, the Bogmalo beach offers picturesque environs to the visitors. Bogmalo was just a small fishing hamlet until Oberio erected a 5-star hotel here. And today it's not a new name to the tourists and holiday-makers.
The Naval Aviation Museum - With an engaging backdrop of the Bogmalo beach, the museum attracts huge crowds. It was inaugurated in 1998 at Dabolim and happens to be the first Naval museum in Asia. India Naval Aviation, aircraft, weapons and related equipment are on display.
Shree Damodar Temple - Shree Damodar Temple is located in the heart of Vasco and is a must-visit for the locals as well as for the foreigners.
Shopping
Vasco is a business-oriented town and so has a fair number of shopping points. One can buy the traditional handicrafts as well as the designer clothes and accessories. Handicrafts and Silk Emporium, Shopping Arcade, Hotel Silver Sands and Colva Beach are some of popular shopping destinations around.
Accommodation
Vasco da Gama has a number of star-rated and low budget hotels to cater to the needs of the tourists. Ideal budget hotels are available on the Dattatreya Deshpandey Road. Hotel Kamakshi, Tourist Hotel and Twiga Lodge can be fine accommodations. Hotel La Paz Gardens is a 3-star hotel and is located in the heart of the port town of Vasco da Gama.
How To Reach -
Air - Dabolim, 4 km southeast of Vasco da Gama, is the nearest airport.
Railway - The nearest railway station lies at the south end of the main Dr. Rajendra Prasad Avenue.
Road - The interstate Kadamba Terminus is 3 km east of the town
centre.
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