Goa Cheap Tour Travel Packages

Goa is undoubtedly an amazing place boasting of beaches, historical attractions, and the exciting water sports. If you are planning a trip to Goa, avail some of the Goa tour packages that could set your spirit for the vacation. The experiences that you would have in Goa would make time to go still. From dawn to dusk, you are amidst the splendorous beauty of nature. You will find yourself tossed up between the white sands and the tall palm trees. The Goa tour packages with goatrip.com is bound to leave you spell bound. Sightseeing is a major part of your trip here and then you have the beaches to spend enormous amount of time. Looking into the solitary villages, enjoying the fenny drinks, and having the coconut syrup are bliss in itself.

Cities of Goa
Fort Aguada & Copndolim One of the main bastions commanding the entrance into the Mandovi River was Fort Aguada.	Mapusa A small town clustered around the Mount (Alto) is Mapusa. It forms the hub of north Goa with an even blend	Margao The main population center of southern Goa is Margao, the capital of Salcete Province. The town still has reminders of the Portuguese past.
Old Goa 9 km from the East of Panjim is Old Goa and is popular for its churches and cathedrals.	Panjim The state capital of Goa is Panjim and is popularly known as the seat of the Government. It also houses the head	Ponda Ponda is also known as Antruz Mahal. It's called so because of the concentration of culture, music, drama and poetry.
Vasco-De-Gama Goa's most cosmopolitan city, Vasco-Da-Gama, also known as Vasco, it lies on the narrow western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River. Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, this strategically important site was formerly among the busiest ports on India's west coast, and it remains a key-shipping center, with container vessels and iron-ore barges clogging the choppy river mouth. Vasco-Da-Gama is almost 30 km from Panaji and is also the railway terminus for passenger service. The Mormugao Harbor, one of India's few natural harbors is 4 km from Vasco at one end.

Churches of Goa The churches in Goa largely reflect European architectural styles. Majority of the churches in Goa were built during the Portuguese regime.	Forts in Goa With a history that speaks of several rulers, it is little wonder that one finds forts in Goa. Certain witnesses of the past, in form of forts, still remain.	Lakes and Waterfalls in Goa There are quite a few picturesque lakes, springs and waterfalls gifted by Mother Nature, in the interior regions of Goa, away from the coast.
Watersports in Goa Goa offers an extremely good climate and excellent facilities for water sports in India. Going by the interests of visitors	Temples in Goa The temples of Goa date back to over a thousand years. Visiting these temples makes one realise that they have not been touched bycommercialization.	Ayurveda in Goa The ancient way to tone up your mind, body and soul
Wildlife in Goa The wildlife sanctuaries Goa are a haven for animals. Flora and fauna is well preserved in the sanctuaries of Goa.	Goa Sightseeing Goa has a number of churches, ancient temples wooden carvings, running brooks and lakes nestling on hillsides, mysterious forts more.	History & Culture of Goa Goa was a part of the Mauryan Empire, around third century BC. The Satvahanas of Kolhapur, & the Chalukyas of Badami

Amarnath Baba Yatra - A Holy Tour

One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns, Vedic Myths, rituals and even testify to his existance from the dawn of time.

The most sacred and most ancient book of India, the Rig-Veda evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time. But Shiva, the destroyer, the mendicant, is un-definable. He is the great yogi, the guardian of the absolute. His actions are the temes of the myths in which his nature unfolds.

Travelling Expenditure: Bus Fare (Per Person)
				DELUXE		SEMI-DELUXE		ORDINARY		ARTP
Jammu To Pahalgam				Rs. 200.00		Rs. 155.00		Rs. 130.00		Rs. 220.00
Jammu To Baltal				Rs. 240.00		Rs. 200.00		Rs. 160.00		Rs. 270.00
Taxi Fare (Per Person)
			TATA SUMO ( 7 Seater )				AMBASSADOR / VAN ( 5 Seater )
Jammu To Pahalgam			Rs.360.00				Rs. 520.00
Jammu To Baltal			Rs. 550.00				Rs. 760.00
Other Expenditure: Chandanwari to Holy Cave Rates as per J&K Government (up & down)
Coolie Labour		Rs. 1100.00
Dandi		Rs. 7000.00
Ponny		Rs. 2300.00
Baltal to Holy Cave Rates as per J&K Government (up & down)
Coolie Labour		Rs. 700.00
Dandi		Rs. 3500.00
Ponny		Rs. 1100.00

Char Dham Yatra -Make It an Amazing Tour of Your Life

Char Dham: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are the famous char dham for making your tour.

Badrinath is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth peak (6,597mts.) in the background. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu.

A flight of steps takes pilgrims to the main gate & then into the Badrinath temple. The temple is divided into three parts - the 'Garbha Griha' or the sanctum sanctorum, the 'Darshan Mandap' where the rituals are conducted and the 'Sabha Mandap' where devotees assemble. The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold offered by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.

The opening date of Badrinath Temple is fixed on Basant Panchami by Raj Purohit and closure date is fixed on Vijaydashmi by Mandir Committee. The temple opens every year in the month of April-May & closes for winters in the third week of November. Joshimath is the winter deity of Badrinath.

Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 m at the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath Temple is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus. It is no wonder that Adi Guru Shankaracharya - a great scholar & saint, chose to enshrine Lord Shiva in this land, where the unholy becomes oly and the holy becomes holier. Kedar meaning powerful is another name of Lord Shiva the protector and the destroyer.

The Gangotri temple was constructed in the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander Amar Sigh Thapa. The existing temple is said to be the one reconstructed by the Jaipur dynasty. Every year thousands of pilgrims through the sacred shrine between May & October. The Pujaris & brahmins are from the village of Mukhwa. The water from Gangotri is carried to offer to Lord Shiva. It is believed that this water has amrit (nectar) in it and will soothe the throat of Shiva who gulp the poison.

The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away).