Travel Guide

About Panaji

Panaji is capital of smallest state of India, Goa! Original meaning of Panaji is “Land that never floods”! Panaji is located in the northern parts of Goa and is a wonderful city. Nearby river, Mandovi add another dimension to the beauty of the place.

Panaji is filled with loads of beauty architected by nature itself. Also, Latin styled traditional houses at Panaji compete with any modern houses. In addition, greeneries like gardens are additional beauty of the place. Trees like Gulmohar, Acassia and many more are some of the main highlights of the place.

Panaji : Look Back Panaji is also called as Panajim! After arrival of Portuguese arrival, Panajim turned into Panaji or Ponji that meant land that never floods. Later Viceroy Dom Manuael de Saldnaha de Albunqerque switched his residence from Panalim to Panajim on 1st December, 1759.

Panajim was given the status of a city on 22nd March 1843! After independence in 196, Nova-Goa was renamed as Panajim!

Attractions In & Around of Panaji

Parks & Gardens

Rustic Plantation

Lakes & Rivers

Carambolim Lake, Mayem Lake

History and Culture of Panaji

Festivals

Bonderam Festival, Feast of Three Kings, Goa Carnival, Good Friday in Goa, Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Hotels in Panaji

All Seasons Goa

Tourist Attractions in Panaji

Sri Devaki Krishna Temple

17 km from Panaji at Marcela, Ponda, this temple is commonly known as Pisso Ravalnath. During the days of spiritual persecution the deity was shifted from Chorao, Tiswadi to Mayem in Bicholim and from...

Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple

Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple 37 kms. from Panaji at Narve-Bicholim. Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple was damaged by the Portuguese and the idol was shifted to its present site at Narve (Bichoh'm). Many years ...