Weekend Getaway - Goa

City life can get a little hectic and the one way you can escape the bustle and noise of the city life is to hop on a jet and plan a weekend getaway in Goa. The tropical destination is one of the top places to visit for a weekend getaway, especially from Mumbai and Bangalore. In fact, if you're travelling from the North, you would definitely want the calm and soothing breeze coming from the Arabian Sea. The sea is often known to bring a sense of peace and currently, it is a luxury to be associated with the term! Not to mention how the state is also opening for tourists to come over and stay at the luxury hotels in Goa, delve into their lip-smacking Goan and seafood and of course, spend time at the shack or the beach.

Hampi is blessed with some of the most beautiful temples. It is a haven for pilgrims as there are many gorgeous temples with exquisite craftsmanship. One of the famous temples and places to visit in Hampi is the Vijaya Vittala Temple. Build in the 15th century, many have called it an architectural wonder. As one of the largest historical structures in Hampi, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's incarnation, Lord Vittala. Some of the details of the architectural prowess that comes with Vijaya Vittala Temple is the fact that it is heavily inspired by Dravidian-style. At the temple premise, you will find stone chariot, sculptures with intricate designs, musical pillars and peaceful temple halls. You can get the best views of the place if you visit in the early hours. Lack of crowd only makes the place more beautiful.

Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Approximate cost: It would cost you INR 10 for entry and INR 25 to carry video cameras. Still, cameras do not require any fee.

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If Goa is in your mind for a perfect weekend getaway. Right from the best hotels and luxury hotels in Goa to the fabulous scenery that the place has to offer, the best way to plan a weekend getaway in Goa would be to include the same. Depending on which part of Goa you plan to stay, you will be able to have a great time! For a relaxed and fun vacation with minimal contact with other tourists, you would want to check into hotels in South Goa. As for the party heads, you might want to find luxury stay in North Goa! You can find one of the best hotels near Goa's beaches. You can relish good food at Curly's, indulge in some party scenes at Cafe Mambos, shop at some of the local shacks and of course, unwind by the beach!

In North Goa, there are quite a handful of places that you can visit that qualifies for tourist attractions. There are many forts such as Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Terekhol Fort and more. As for beaches, visit some of the most famous ones such as Baga, Anjuna, Calangute, Candolim, Vagator, Arambol and more. As for South Goa, there are many churches such as Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of St. Cajetan and more that you can visit. Further, beaches namely Colva, Varca, Benaulim, Cavelossim, Palolem, Agonda, Butterfly beach should be on your list of places to visit in Goa. Of course, for gastronomical delights, visit The Fisherman's Wharf, Thalassa Restaurant, Britto's, Da Tita and more that you can check out.

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