About Vasco da Gama
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
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 Attractions
» 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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