{the definitive guide to } 2017-2018 Welcome to Goa!

At Isprava, we believe that Goa is the perfect holiday destination. We have explored Goa’s rich history and heritage and brought it into our homes. We appreciate the juxtapositions that can be found in Goa; the 16th century history against vibrant neighbourhoods; the calm beaches against crowded shacks; the energetic parties against tranquil hideaways. It is no surprise that travel guides are replete with recommendations for tourists. Goa is Isprava’s first home, hence we personally wanted to help you make the most of your time here with our specially-curated, local-approved, ‘Discover’ – Isprava’s definitive guide to Goa. This guide is filled with everything from little-known tips and tricks for navigating this spectacular state, to our inner knowledge of popular and off-the-beaten-track stores, restaurants, bars, beaches, and getaways. Whether you plan to slip away, live it up, or just blend in, we hope that our ‘Discover’ will be your guide to the first of your many adventures, friendships and memories.

Regards,

Nibhrant Shah Founder and CEO, Isprava SECTION TWO {beaches and SECTION FIVE islands} {sundowners} SECTION TEN SECTION ONE Agonda Antares {supermarkets and {grub hubs} Galgibaga Teso Elevar Ciao Bella Ashwem chemists} Chronicle Thalassa SECTION EIGHT Delfinos Hy Mart Mandrem 7, The Cliff Bar Oxford Arcade Burger Factory {festivals and Palolem Savitri La Plage events} Gunpowder Querim SECTION SIX Orchard Stores Divar Island {3am hunger Carnival Newton’s Supermarket Baba Au Rhum Serendipity Art Bat Island pangs} NV Carlmont Chemist Vinayak Festival The Mango Tree & Druggist Sakana SECTION THREE Tito’s Babu Pharmacy Baba’s Wood Cafe India Bike Week {historical places} Noronha’s Corner Narvekar Medical Ruta’s Roadhouse Goa Reggae Sunsplash Elevar Bom Jesus Basilica Food Truck Stores Bean Me Up Fort Aguada The Omelette Ladies SECTION NINE Villa Blanche Chapora Fort on Anjuna Beach SECTION ELEVEN Matsya Freestyle Cabo De Rama Fort {schools} {hospitals} Kitchen SECTION SEVEN Paradise School, Goa The Ardee World Bhatti Village SECTION FOUR {markets and School SECTION TWELVE Sublime {yoga, massages shopping} The Banyan The Learning Curve {isprava and salons} Ingo’s Saturday Night A Reverie Sunshine Worlwide recommends} Snip Salon and Spa Market Calamari School Spa by Clarins Anjuna Flea Market Mustard SECTION Sereno Spa Artjuna Cafe Chocolatti Quan Spa People Tree THIRTEEN Tierra Y Mar Zaara The Luxury Spa Paper Boat {the isprava Cream Choc and Salon Malini Ramani difference} Massages Wendell Rodricks Yoga Teachers Turquoise and Gold Chiropracter TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE he Portuguese first not just the Goa you know; it’s arrived in Goa in more than beautiful beaches 1498, spreading and cookie cutter resorts; it’s Christianity to Isprava’s first home. We have expand the successfully positioned ourselves Portuguese near the best in food, culture and culture. Therafter, scenery and introduced to Goa Goa remained a our discreet style amidst its subtle Portuguese colony charm. Isprava’s Goa is a place up until 1961. Once you will be enticed to visit 365 a major trade centre in India, days a year. Goa attracted to its shores Tinfluential dynasties, seafarers, The passion of what we do merchants, traders, monks and here lies in the history, heritage missionaries who have impacted and spirit of Goa. Isprava is all its cultural and socio-economic about discovery and exploration. development over the years. We have gone far and wide to pick the best of Goa, new The energy of Goa is unlike and rediscovered, seen through anything else. Vibrant yet mellow the discerning lens of Isprava. at the same time. It is no wonder We invite you to go through that Goa is where we have our insider’s guide to the city set up some of Isprava’s most we love and live a piece of the Facade, Villa Branco beautiful homes. At Isprava, it’s #IspravaLife. What: Italian Where: 569, Assagaon Badem Road, Assagaon When: 7:00pm to 11:30pm, Closed on Tuesdays How much: Around `2,000 for two (Cash and cards accepted) Reach: 9767557673/ CIAO BELLA 8322273065 Mario (from Rome) Soft music plays and Simona (from throughout the Florence) own and evening and there run this traditional is a choice of {isprava tips} Italian eatery. three separate Do not miss their specials- The rustic dining dining areas. experience is We cannot whatever they may be! We love complemented by the recommend the truffle and mushroom tagliatelle, simple, yet beautifully Ciao Bella bolognese mascarpone ravioli, decorated space. enough! as well asespecially their special the pizzas ISPRAVA PIZZA!

{grub hubs} There are restaurants, and there are restaurants. Here are the ones that are so unique to Goa and so varied in flavours, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you just went on a culinary trip around the world. From fancy to rustic, from gourmet to local, these restaurants are high on any tourist’s list for their delicious food, fantastic ambience and unique experience. SECTION ONE THALASSA The culinary rite The design and you will also find BURGER of passage for ambience of people dancing on tourists in Goa is the Thalassa instantly the tables. legendary Greek transport you to a taverna, Thalassa. Greek island where FACTORY Perched on a it’s always time to hilltop, overlooking party. The restaurant Want to eat burgers the magnificent gets very busy in Goa? Look no Indian Ocean and post 6:00pm {isprava tips} further: this is a {isprava tips} picturesque Little throughout the healthy burger joint Do not miss their famous artisanal Vagator beach, season so make We highly recommend you try in North Goa, with beef burger Thalassa combines sure you have a freshly made patties, their grills and dips. Also, to avoid the greatness of reservation. As the loud music with the hustle and so you get the real Greek hospitality the sun sets and burger experience bustle typical of the restaurant, visit and cuisine with the tempo rises Thalassa on a weekday. whilst on a Goa Goan joie de vivre. getaway. The Greek word “Thalassa” translates The first outlet started directly to “The Sea” in Anjuna in 2012. It and it is clear why; was a tiny restaurant the view is to die for. with some great art on the walls. The beef burgers were delectable and chicken a second close. The small space started picking What: Burgers What: Greek up crowds and Where: Anjuna & Where: Small today Burger Morjim Vagator, Vagator Factory stands When: 12:00pm to When: 9:00am to proud with 3:30pm and 6:00pm 11:30pm, Open all an extended to 10:30pm, Closed days outlet at on Tuesday How much: Around Anjuna How much: Around `2,000 for two and a `1,000 for two (Cash and cards full blown (Cash and cards accepted) restaurant accepted) Reach: 9850033537 at Morjim. Reach: 8600990220 LA PLAGE GUNPOWDER As the name suggests, mulagapodi) is home backwater prawns, La Plage is amongst Gunpowder (common to the flavours of chilli pork ribs, the best places to eat name for the South Andhra Pradesh, mutton curry, in Goa. Located on Indian spice powder Karnataka, Tamil mushroom black Ashwem beach and Nadu, Kerala, Goa pepper fry and avial, hidden behind palms and even parts of all served up with and bushes, it offers . There egg appams and a relaxed topical is so much more Malabar parathas. setting straight out of to South Indian a postcard. food than {isprava tips} just idlis and Conceived in 2003 dosas! At by three old friends, For starters, we highly recommend Gunpowder the restaurant has the spicy potatoes, Andhra prawn be prepared transformed from masala and their calamari starter to take a (not for the faint hearted!). As its humble six-table culinary for mains, you cannot miss the beginnings into a journey backwater prawn masala and must-visit destination with dishes the pumpkincurry. tamarind for any food-lover {isprava tips} like Syrian visiting Goa. Christian beef, Chocolate Thali and Beef Carpaccio is our personal favorite.

What: South Indian What: Sea Food/ Where: Anjuna French Mapusa Road, Where: Ashwem Assagaon, Beach When: 8:00am to When: 8:30am to 3:30pm and 7:00pm 10:00pm, Open all to 11:00pm, Closed days on Monday How much: Around How much: Around `2,000 for two `1,500 for two (Cash and cards (Cash and cards accepted) accepted) Reach: 9822121712 Reach: 8322268083 VINAYAK If you’re a fan of combination of Here you will find staying off the factors: high quality locals sipping beaten path and seafood, alluring coconut water experiencing cities ambiance and the besides expats and like a local, you fact that it is not too tourists sharing fish should definitely visit far away from the thalis and Goan Vinayak. The family main road.” delicacies. run restaurant in Goa features high on Over the years, our list of eateries. Goa has seen an Ujwala, one of the increasing number What: Goan and owners once told us, of world cuisine Indian “I believe Vinayak is restaurants and Where: Sacol special because of a yet, even today Waddo, Assagaon, you will see a huge Bardez beeline for Vinayak’s When: 12:30pm to well-known, local 3:30pm and 7:00pm {isprava tips} delicacies. to 10:30pm, Closed on Thursday We suggest you try their burgers, How much: Around pizzas and salad niçoise. {isprava tips} `500 for two (Cash only) We highly recommended the Reach: 9049380518 fish thalis, rawa fried fish, prawn curry and the chicken xacuti. BABA AU What: European Where: House No. 1054, Sim Vaddo, RHUM Anjuna, Bardez When: 9:00am to Baba au Rhum relaxed that you will 11:00pm, Closed on is warm and often find patrons Tuesdays) welcoming. It is staying behind to How much: Around perfect for both; hang out long after `1,200 for two a meal alone their meal is over. (Cash and cards while you work on Overlooking a accepted) your laptop or a field, the restaurant Reach: 9822866366 gathering of friends. is charming and The ambience is so blissfully laidback. {isprava tips}

We recommend their pizzas and the salmon carpaccio. While waiting for your food you should visit the beautifulfurniture antiques.store which has

This café serves some of the best Italian What: Italian food in Goa. Along Where: 266, Holiday with a wide range of Street, Gauravaddo, pizzas and pastas, Calangute SAKANA their bar is well When: 12.30pm to stocked with a good 4:00pm and 7:00pm Sakana is the BABA’S selection of wine to 11:00pm, Open collaborative effort {isprava tips} and cocktails. Baba’s all days of Indian-Israeli Eliko What: Japanese We highly recommend Wood Café is the How much: Around ` and his Japanese Where: Chapora the chicken teriyaki, udon ideal place to spend 1,000 for two wife, Mali. Located Road, Anjuna WOOD a relaxed evening (Cash and cards noodles,teriyaki. gyoza and tuna on the busy Anjuna- When: 12:00pm to with friends, beers accepted) Vagator stretch, 11:00pm, Open all and an incredible Reach: 7264946643 Sakana offers the days CAFÉ Italian meal. best Japanese food How much: Around in Goa. Even though `1,200 for two the décor is basic, (Cash only) the food is anything Reach: 9890135502 but that! This is also a great place to get your money’s worth while drinking, as somehow a small drink is 50ml of alcohol while a large drink is 100ml! Ruta’s What: Fusion Where: Ashwem- Morjim Beach Road When: 8:30am to Roadhouse 10:30pm, Open all For two decades, school and culinary changing to reflect days Ruta was a part tour outfit. After the season, the menu How much: Around of San Francisco’s this chapter in her at Ruta’s Roadhouse `1,500 for two vibrant food life, she returned to is constantly being (Cash and cards scene. She cooked India and now lives updated. From accepted) at French and in Goa with her Middle Eastern to Reach: 9823531102 Italian restaurants, family where she’s Mexican, Ruta can appeared frequently come full circle with cook just about on TV as a guest Ruta’s Roadhouse. anything. This chef, was a food It is indeed a local charming little café consultant to Pepsico, eatery with a in Assagaon, needs and owned a global menu. Small, to be added to your popular cooking eclectic and often Goa’s to do list. ELEVAR Elevar means to that act as great Every meal here is What: American, raise or to elevate, conversation starters. an experience where Continental, Asian and this restaurant The enthusiastic you can really feel Where: Mapusa- does exactly that. Chris Agha Bee, an the attention to detail Anjuna Main Road, With stunning views established culinary and freshness of the Near Happy Bar of Ashwem beach, guru in North produce. The thalis Cross Road, the restaurant is Goa, provides an are a modern twist When: 8:30am to done up with old impressive array of on the typical Goan 6:30pm, Open all Indian artefacts, thali-style meals. fish thali. days How much: Around `800 for two (Cash and cards accepted) Reach: 8380025757 {isprava tips} {isprava tips} In addition to the thalis, Blackies at Ruta’s are truly we recommend the yellow decadent and our all time favourite. marinated tandoori prawns and the baked camembert. BEAN ME UP Bean Me Up is a popular seasonal restaurant that offers mouth watering world cuisine. What: Salad and Tofu, Tempeh and American VILLA Seitan dishes from Where: 1639/2, around the world, Deulvaddo, Near fresh organic AnjunaPetrol Pump, BLANCHE variety of salads Anjuna originating from When: 8:00am to Villa Blanche is a in the authentic the Mediterranean 11:00pm, Open all wonderful hideaway Goa pastime of What: European/ to California. days to calm your mind, eating, relaxing and German The Deserts, Ice How much: Around catch up with friends, enjoying. Where: 283, Badem Creams, Cakes, Pies, `1,000 for two fill your stomach Church road, Socol Puddings are made (Cash only) and never feel Eating in Villa Vaddo, Assagaon on the premises. Reach: 7769095356 alone. Here you will Blanche is often When: 9:00am to find international said to be a 11:30pm (Sundays glitterati, literati, gastronomical 10:00am to 4:00pm) yogis, travellers, time travel through How much: Around tourists, movie stars the tastes of old `1,000 for two and locals indulging fashioned Europe. (Cash and cards {isprava tips} accepted) Reach: 8322268196 Relish the homemade Pasta, Ravioli, Lasagna and Pizzas bubbling fromwood their oven traditional

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Their Sundayyour Brunch mind. will blow Matsya is a freestyle kitchen committed MATSYA to crafting an ever changing, creatively inspired menu. The rotating menu is FREESTYLE seasonal and only serves up the freshest BHATTI VILLAGE and highest quality KITCHEN ingredients. Most of Tucked away in the At Bhatti Village, the produce used in narrow by-lanes Patrick will guide the Matsya kitchen is of Nerul village, you through your actually sourced from close to Panjim, order and personally the Samata Bhatti Village discuss food Organic Garden is a homely, preferences to then at the Mango Tree Goan family accordingly make property. This run joint. recommendations. garden supports sustainability and a {isprava tips} communal love for great produce. We highly recommend their pork vindaloo and mushroom rawa fry.

What: European, Thai and Japanese What: Goan {isprava tips} Where: Changes Where: Bhatti every season Waddo, Nerul Go with an open mind! When: Best to call When: 6:30pm to How much: Around 11:00pm, Open all `4,000 for two days (Cash and cards How much: Around accepted) `500 for two Reach: 8390918385 (Cash only) Reach: 9822184103 THE BANYAN {isprava tips} A slice of Asia in go into giving your you are looking for a Goa! The Banyan food those delicate beautiful ambience, We highly recommend the blue is a quaint little flavors. delicious food and a cheese stuffed beef, kingfish restaurant nested gracious host, this is carpaccio and the calamari. on the outskirts of The Banyan serves your go-to place. Assagaon. Set inside a delightful array of the courtyard of Asian cuisine with an old Portuguese popular dishes from house, a 300 Korea, Singapore, year old banyan Thailand and tree provides the Vietnam. If cornerstone of the entire setting. Be sure to check out the vertical garden beside the kitchen and see for yourself the {isprava tips} What: South East greens and Asian Thai Fisherman’s Noodles herbs that and their Baos Where: 345/1, are a must try. Munang Vaddo, Assagaon When: 12:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm SUBLIME to 12:00am, Closed Chris Agha Bee’s and feel one with the What: European on Thursday culinary triumph may beach. Chris’s menu Where: Vithaldas How much: Around not be new on the is experimental and Waddo, Morjim `1,500 for two scene but is still a draws inspiration Beach Road, Morjim (Cash and cards perennial favourite. from his travels. When: 12:00pm to accepted) As compared to the While the menu 11:00pm, Open all Reach: 74 4747 7502 Panjim and Saligaon is not rooted in days outposts, we find the any one European How much: Around Morjim venue to be country, traces of `2,000 for two the most exciting. the Mediterranean (Cash only) The entire restaurant run throughout the Reach: 9822484051 is a sea and sand length of the menu. A experience where truly sublime dining you can be barefoot experience! A REVERIE A Reverie is has a contemporary What: Eclectic dramatic with its tropical vibe. Where: Holiday energy and fresh Behind its intriguing Street, Gauravaddo, approach. Their food façade, a warm yet Calangute particularly triggers professional welcome When: 7:00pm to memories through awaits you. It’s often 11:00pm, Open all aroma, fragrance, said that one doesn’t days landscape, come here for a How much: Around surrounding and meal, one comes for `3,000 for two childhood. A Reverie an experience. (Cash and cards accepted) Reach: 9823174927 / 8380095732 {isprava tips}

You most definitely should have {isprava tips} the Calamari, and while you are at it do trySea their Food Prawn Pizza. Curry and We know people who drool over their Mushroom Risotto, Wasabi Prawns and Tiramisu.

What: Seafood Where: Dando Beach, CALAMARI When: 11:00am to 11:00pm, Open all Located on Candolim a relaxed evening by days from November Beach, Calamari is a the beach. The beer to June favourite option for and breeze only add How much: Around all visitors. The live to this experience. `1,500 for two music performances We have only heard (Cash and cards make this shack a people raving about accepted) perfect ambience for Calamari. Reach: 9371703536 Mustard is a flavour to savour brainchild of Shilpa in Goa. Mustard, Sharma and Poonam in all its forms, Singh. After successful is immediately What: Bengali and careers in retail and associated with French hospitality spanning both Bengali and Where: House over decades, Shilpa French cuisine. number 78, Mae de {isprava tips} and Poonam decided Hence, Mustard deus vaddo, Chogm to give shape to their brings together the Road, Sangolda For a true indulgence, try their shared passion for best of the West and When: 11:00am to English Cream Tea spread- replete food and providing the East. Thus also 11:00pm, Open all with cosied teapots, freshly baked unique experiences introducing Goa to days scones and homemade strawberry by creating Mustard, her first ever menu How much: Around jam, their English breakfeast a restaurant that of authentic Bengali `2,000 for two served all day, and of course, everything chocolate. introduces a new delicacies. (Cash and cards accepted) MUSTARD Reach: 9823436120 {isprava tips} What: Patisserie CAFÉ Where: 409A, Fort Aguada Road, Stir fried Calamari, Roasted Kingfish Candolim and the authentic Bengali Gholer Sherbet are must haves. When: 9:00am to CHOCOLATTI 7:00pm, Closed on This café and Sundays chocolatier offers How much: Around some the most `1,500 for two luscious sweets (Cash and cards and nibbles, where accepted) everything is made Reach: 9326112006 fresh at home! The seating, the lawn and the open air environment adds to your experience. Mostly visited for breakfast, Café Chocolatti has been elegantly designed as an extension of the owners’ villa premise. TIERRA CREAM Y CHOC Indulge in Goa’s What: Spanish and best Gelato! This Latin American MAR premium Italian Ice Inspired Cream cafe offers Where: H. No. After doing his you get everything flavours of ice cream 248, Bella Vista, culinary training in you need. From and various roasts of Near Alua Resort, Argentina, Ben has ambrosial food and delectable coffee, all Porvorim, Sangolda now opened this an open bar at night created in house! When: 12pm to Spanish and Latin to yoga sessions in Mr. Gelato or 11pm, Closed on American inspired the morning, Tierra y Cream choc, Tuesday restaurant and bar. Mar has it all! as it’s fondly How much: Around He aims at cooking known, is `1,500 for two up a storm and located in (Cash and card experimenting with the heart of accepted) local ingredients. Anjuna. This {isprava tips} Reach: 9819443210 With a young and little joint is The dark chocolate sorbet passionate team in a must visit & salted butter caramel the kitchen, expect for all age are a must try! a surprise every groups in Goa. time you visit. The front of house {isprava tips} is manned by Nishant who What: Italian Gelato You cannot miss the Ceviche and will make sure Where: Near Our the chicken liveronion parfait jam. brûlée with Lady of Health Chapel, Maxal P.S - Paper Boat Collective is part Vaddo, Anjuna of the restaurant so you can do When: 11am to some shoppingfor your while food! waiting 11pm, Closed on tuesdays How much: Around `500 for two (Cash only) Reach: 9657823881 AGONDA South Goa features some of the cleanest and most serene beaches in Goa. Agonda is one such spot where you can unwind and enjoy the solitude. Not very popular with Ashwem beach tourists, Agonda is known amongst those ASHWEM seeking white sands and Made famous by its {isprava tips} Ashwem blue water. rocky beach, shaped by has quite a few shellfish, Ashwem was restaurants along the GALGIBAGA originally an outpost for roads that lead up to Tucked away at the European tourists. Now the beach ranging from southernmost tip of Goa, Ashwem Beach is better Italian to Continental and Galgibaga beach is known to those pleasure everything in between; secluded and quiet. If seekers who are in the so make a day of it. you’re lucky you may know. Located in North spot turtles here, so do a Goa nearby the nesting MORJIM little homework on their place of the Olive Ridley Famously known as breeding cycles before Turtle, today Ashwem another nesting and you head out. You will attracts turtle watchers hatching habitat for also find a few authentic from far and near. the Olive Ridley Turtle, beachside shacks here for when hunger calls.

{isprava tips} Try to plan your trip here around January and February as you may be lucky enough to spot turtles {beaches nesting and hatching. and islands} Goa is the land of beaches — and that can sometimes be a problem because it’s often difficult to find a quiet spot away from the partying tourists. We’ve made a list of peaceful beaches and islands where you can lay out and relax without worrying about prying eyes.

SECTION TWO Galgibaga beach Morjim is still highly PALOLEM dolphin watching. You protected. Now that it has Known as one of the can also visit the Bat become a more popular most beautiful beaches in Island while you are at it beach you will find India, Palolem is Goa’s and check out the infinite sunbathers laying out and southernmost beach. bats that have made Bat a few shacks where you Located close to the Bat Island their home. can grab a bite or two Islands you can also while you relax in catch sight of dolphins QUERIM the tranquillity. a few miles off the coast Keri beach, also if you’re lucky. The sand known as Querim {isprava tips} Get lunch is white and the sea is beach, is a quiet beach at Sublime after spending blue, what more could located to the north of the morning watching you ask for? Arambol beach. It is the turtles or sunbathing. northernmost beach of {isprava tips} You Goa and is lined with Divar Island MANDREM can request the local palm and casuarina Located beyond the fishermen to take you trees. This white sandy touristy beaches of DIVAR ISLAND River. The island can enjoy snorkeling or Candolim, Anjuna and Lesser known than its especially comes alive simply spend a lazy day Vagator; Mandrem is a famous counterparts, during the Bonderam soaking up the charms of quieter beach where you Divar Island is huddled festival that is held with the setting. can catch some waves if away across the great gusto during the you’re into surfing. Mandovi River. At this monsoon season. {isprava tips} With place, you can unravel snorkeling, you might be {isprava tips} Be sure to the appeals of old BAT ISLAND able to get a glimpse of stay in the traditional huts Goan countryside. Also referred to as star coral, brain coral, of Dunes Holiday and Enjoy a pictorial drive The Pequeno Island, sea fans, sea whips, try surfing with Vaayu amidst paddy hills and the Bat Island is ideal parrot fish, angel fish, Waterman’s Village. woody hillocks. The for adventure seekers. squirrel fish, butterfly Querim Beach place was once popular About a kilometre fish, sea cucumbers and among Hindu pilgrims from Baina Beach of many other denizens of beach is one of the least where several ancient Vasco-da-Gama, one the water world. crowded beaches of temples existed. They Goa and is a serene and were destroyed by the calm place to spend a Portuguese and the main beautiful holiday. Ganesh idol had to be replaced in Khandola {isprava tips} Keri hamlet near Marcel. beach can be reached from Arambol. Here you {isprava tips} The hilltop can enjoy a variety of offers a stunning view water sports along with of Old Goa and the Palolem Beach paragliding. meandering Mandovi Bat Island BOM JESUS BASILICA Sinquerim Beach and some barracks and A UNESCO World the Arabian Sea, Fort bushes. Perched on a Heritage Site and one Aguada was constructed prominent position, one of the oldest churches in in 1613 and since has can get sweeping views the country, the church of become a prominent of all directions from Bom Jesus Basilica was landmark for ships here. Climbing up here formally consecrated in visiting the Goan shores during the day times can 1605 and is amongst the from Europe. require a bit of an effort. top places to see in Goa. Evenings are relatively This church is considered Apart from being of pleasant and breezy. to be one of the finest navigational assistance, representations of this fort was also of In the recent years, it shot Baroque architecture. An strategic importance to prominence after the important pilgrimage for for the Portuguese as Bollywood blockbuster, the Christian community, centuries ago, it added Dil Chahta Hai was it is here where the body to the defense line of filmed here. of St. Francis Xavier is the Portuguese from the preserved. Aging over Dutch and the Marathas. CABO DE RAMA FORT several centuries, the Located in the Candolim The Cabo de Rama Fort mortal remains of his Beach and at the shore is one of the oldest forts body are still preserved of the Mandolim River, in the state. Situated in at this church – an it remains open on all Canacona, it was built astonishing fact indeed. days of the week from before the arrival of Located near Gandhi 9 am to 6.30 pm. British. Legend has it Circle, Old Goa Road, that this is the very place Velha Goa, the best time CHAPORA FORT where Lord Rama and of the day to visit is 9 am Soaring above the Sita sought refuge at the to 6.30 pm on all days; Chapora River in time of their long exile except Sundays when Bardez, the Chapora from Ayodhya. the church opens at 10 Fort, although in ruins, am. Mass is held every is an intriguing place of The drive to the fortress day from 7 am to 8 am. visit. The stronghold has is a picturesque one. The Sunday mass is held witnessed the passage Once at the top, you from 8 am to 9.15 am. of many hands from can soak in the sight of {historical places} Portuguese to Marathas. crystal waters fringed FORT AGUADA by sandy charms and Amidst all the hustle and bustle, there is a Goa that you This fort is amongst The structure as it stands arching palm grooves. don’t know, a Goa that is rich in its culture. Though a the many preserved today belongs to the Inside the fort is the tiny state on the western coast of India, it has had a places to visit in Goa 18th century. Mostly in well-retained church of considerable impact on the country’s history. While you and essays an era shambles, you will find Santo Antonio, which is are visiting the bars, restaurants and beaches, here are of yore filled with red laterite stone walls, a popular destination for a few historical places that you can visit with your family events. A Portuguese a gate, bastions with devotees, even today. and get transported to the Goa back then… fort overlooking the cylinder-shaped turrets, SECTION THREE Snip Salon & Spa

SNIP SALON AND SPA Situated in central Calangute, Snip Salon and Spa offers a range of body and beauty treatments, including hair and skin care. The expertly skilled therapists help you ease all tension, ensuring total bliss. The aromatic candles, subtle Spa by Clarins lighting and soft music {yoga, massages add the perfect touch. A SPA BY CLARINS favourite of residents and Located inside the W Hotel at Vagator, Spa by travelers alike. Clarins is the easiest way you can pamper yourself. and salons} Clarins products and application techniques are the Address: Taj Road, fruit of over 60 years of dialogue with the clients. Goa is the perfect excuse to get away from the hustle Gaurawaddo, Their treatments are totally unique and luxurious, and bustle of daily life and simply melt into relaxation. Calangute, Goa making the experience magical. If the sunshine and beaches aren’t doing it for you, how 403516, India. about a nice massage or sunrise yoga? Here are our Contact: +91-832- Address: W Goa, Vagator Beach, Bardez, Goa – picks when it comes to unwinding in Goa. 2420989 403509 SECTION FOUR Contact: +91-832-6718888 SERENO SPA One of the best spas in Goa, this in-house spa of the Park Hyatt Goa Resort is an oasis Quan Spa of unique therapies infused with a holistic QUAN SPA approach. From timeless Relax and revitalize your therapeutic methods to body and spirit. Quan ZAARA THE LUXURY the more contemporary Spa expertly blends SPA & SALON spa principles of modern technique with Zaara Medispa offers energy healing and traditional therapy, and authentic and highly aromatherapy, any offers luxury treatments effective Ayurvedic session here is bound including the Aroma curative and rejuvenative to be a transformational Fusion Massage, treatments. At Zaara MASSAGES experience for you. and Goan Magic. Medispa, you will find a What is a Goan holiday Appointment is required. variety of treatments to without a truly authentic YOGA TEACHERS Address: Park Hyatt Goa meet your specific needs, and relaxing massage? Up your wellness quotient with some of Goa’s Resort & Spa, Arossim Address: Goa Marriott ranging from customized Isprava brings a range favorite Yoga teachers. Beach, Cansaulim, South Resort & SpaPost Box herbal remedies, of therapeutic treatments, Goa, India No. 64, Miramar Panaji, therapeutic massages to that include full body Ian at Artjuna specialises in Iyengar Yoga, and Contact: +91-832- Goa — 403001 India relaxing oil treatments. massages using natural is touted as among the best in North Goa. Class 2721234 Contact: +91-832- Their well-qualified, ayurvedic oils with the timings may vary. Contact Ian on +91-832-2274794 6656214 experienced in-house best masseuse in town: Ayurvedic doctor and Aum Yoga, run by the humble Aum conducts both professionally trained Nathalie: 9822686617 Hatha and Iyengar yoga classes from his bungalow staff, provide you with Josef: 8007384275 situated in Assagaon. personalized care and a Victoria: 9767053751 Contact: 9325466373 / 7445067367 unique experience. Sheree: 9689601458

Address: Tambudki, Arpora, Bardez,Goa - CHIROPRACTER 403518, India. Pranshu Anand, is a E-mail: zaaraspa@ famous Argentinian resortrio.com chiropractor and Contact: +91-832- has over 15 years of 2267300 experience at the Osho centre in Pune.

Sereno Spa Contact: 9623270698 ANTARES Antares offers a unique mix of Australian cuisine and Indian flavours. Sitting atop a small hill on the beach, the restaurant Elevar overlooks the sea and the red cliffs of Vagator. The restaurant ELEVAR has steps that lead down to a A sister concern of hotel and beach club where you Sublime, Elevar is can party till sunrise. a cool beachfront bar and restaurant with great ocean views. This is the ideal spot to watch the sun go down from comfortable sofas while sipping on their expertly made cocktails. We highly recommend their cucumber basil TESÒ Antares martini and the A charming green chili infused waterfront property, kokum special. Tesò is situated off CHRONICLE the quiet winding Chronicle has quickly become one of Goa’s leading roads of Siolim lifestyle destinations. Set against the backdrop of the Village. The resort rocky Vagator cliffs, this multi-level space overlooks the offers spectacular Indian ocean and offers stunning views of the sunset. You views of the Chapora can sip on cocktails while enjoying the open air dance River and serves up floor and world-class cuisine. Mediterranean and local delicacies. Tesò 7, THE CLIFF BAR {sundowners} regularly hosts big Located at the top of the parties and events Vagator hill, this bar has Facing the golden sands of Goa with its unadulterated with well-known DJs stunning views of the Goan seascape and gorgeous horizon tableau, these and performers. sunset. This is not your usual sundowners are where nature meets luxury to bring you fancy place where you care the best ambience. The following lounges and bars not about being seen but one where only pamper your expectations for global standards of you can kick back, relax and hospitality but help indulge your senses with the right enjoy the ambience with a beer music, the right food, the right experience!! Tesò and burgers. SECTION FIVE THE MANGO TITO’S NORONHA’S THE OMELETTE TREE Established in CORNER FOOD LADIES ON Conveniently 1971, Tito’s is a TRUCK ANJUNA BEACH located on brand name in Brothers Charles, As the name Vagator’s main Goa. Set off the Lazarus and suggests, these street, open from bustling Calangute Joseph Noronha ladies know a fair breakfast till 4am, beach, on the have been bit about all things this roadside eponymous Tito’s parking their ‘egg’. When eatery is simple lane, the property food truck at the hunger pangs yet comfortably houses an elegant Anjuna circle strike, this is the furnished, offering restaurant {The every night since place to go. We a laid back Courtyard} 2009, serving recommend their and convivial along with a up hearty Goan- delicious omelette atmosphere. The concert space Catholic snacks. in Goan poi. bar wraps around and adjoining These include the exterior of the night club. The the three beefs restaurant, with restaurant offers a {cutlet, chilly fry one side facing multi cuisine menu and roast}, a the street and of continental, particularly fine the other within oriental and local and spicy Goan the restaurant. dishes and the bar sausage burger, We believe, the is stocked with fish cutlets and Mango Tree various vintage chicken cafreal. is the perfect wines from around Today, the spot for those the globe. Noronha’s are an post-partying institution known munchies or when as much for their all you want, is a food truck, as midnight snack. they are for their warmth {3am and jokes. hunger pangs?} Someone has aptly said that love and hunger can strike anytime! and by anytime we mean 3 AM in the morning too. After a long night of partying in Goa, where exactly do you head to for satiating those hunger pangs? Isprava takes you around Goa’s culinary scene, post 3 AM… SECTION SIX Ingo’s Saturday Night market

INGO’S SATURDAY on the sandy stretch ARTJUNA NIGHT MARKET overlooking the Arabian Situated close to the This sprawling market Sea, the Anjuna Flea famous Anjuna Flea is located in Arpora Market takes place Market, Artjuna is a and comes alive every every Wednesday (from charming open air Saturday from 6pm until October to April). The café and bakery. late. From archetypical market offers everything Established in an old Indian stalls selling and anything you could Portuguese house by spices, teas, Kashmiri think of. Here you will Moshe and Anastasia, carpets and silver find locally produced the café serves salads, jewelry to international apparel, spices, tea, eggs, pancakes and designers, there is much coffee, jewelry, hand- sandwiches among to be found here. This made toys, souvenirs and various other things. market also houses food much more. Over the While Artjuna is a stalls with dishes from years, the international café, it also houses a across the globe. The seasonal residents of small shop that sells centre stage hosts live Goa have also opened hand-crafted jewelry concerts that vary from kiosks here to sell and accessories, home {markets rock to classical Indian imported fashion as interior products and acts. Further up the hill, well as their own unique various other decorative is The Boutique House designs that are largely items that will catch an and shopping} Bar that serves delightful produced in Goa. artsy eye immediately. cocktails (try the fresh Goa is not only known for its sun and sand, beaches strawberry daiquiri) and bars, it is in fact often considered a shopaholic’s while DJs play late into Artjuna dream. The amazing flea markets, night bazaars, the night. colours, products and more is a combination of treating oneself into luxurious shopping, designer boutiques, ANJUNA FLEA book stores and quaint stores around cozy cafes. Here MARKET is a few of our favorites… Strategically situated SECTION SEVEN Feel free to browse playing some classic Malini Ramani through the collection songs in the background. Located on the bustling Turquoise and and pamper yourself There is also a lovely Calangute-Candolim Gold silly with the intricate selection of books for main road, the Malini This is a Bangalore handiwork while your kids which are beautifully Ramani seaside flagship based family run fashion food is being prepared. illustrated and very is hard to miss with its house. The first boutique well written. Right from glitzy window featuring outlet was launched PEOPLE TREE cushions to clothes, there the designer’s glamorous in Goa back in 2007 People Tree is a relaxed is so much more that this collections. Being one of on the busy Calangute boutique that shares its lovely store has to offer, India’s most well-known road. The brand creates Indo-Portuguese house it will surely feed the designer brands and exclusive but affordable with Gunpowder. It shopper in you. personalities, Malinis’ Wendell Rodricks collections of resort started off and beach wear. This over 25 inspirations are diverse are quintessentially boutique dons a plush years ago – drawn from her travels Goan, perfect for when décor with subtle beige in Delhi with across the world. Inside, you want to lounge and gold accents. a simple the boutique you will in comfort but not This makes it an ideal hand printed see shades of Miami compromise on style. The ambience to showcase T-shirt and beach, footwear, beach flagship store of Goa’s the colourful ensembles has moved bags, bikinis, men’s most celebrated designer which stand out under to Goa and shirts, Havana’s thongs/ is situated in a heritage the turquoise colour evolved into slippers and a range house in Panjim. It stocks chandeliers. They take what is now of accessories. Malini’s his signature organic- pride in the versatility People Tree. aesthetic combines friendly clothing line for of their silhouettes and Flaunting a Eastern themes and men and women, and prints which can be wide range patterns with western is divided into sections worn from the beach to of products glamour. Infact, such as the White the office and then for a Malini Ramani from everything she creates Room for his popular night out. In the limited clothing to has an old soul with a white-coloured clothes, time since it’s inception, accessories and modern feel, and if that the Linen Room, the Silk Turquoise and Gold has everything in between. defines your taste, this room, the Men’s room, gained recognition and store is a must go. and more with a salon is regularly featured in PAPER BOAT for women’s wear and top fashion and lifestyle Paperboat Collective is Wendell Rodricks home decor. publications across India. the brainchild of two NID Wendell Rodricks is designers, Bhagyashree undisputedly India’s first Turquoise and Gold and Thomas. Little paper resort wear designer boats in blue welcome and is famous for his you to the store. As minimal, laid-back you stroll around the clothes in natural store, witnessing unique hand-woven fabrics. products, you have The A resident of Goa, Beatles for company, Paper Boat Collective his signature designs soccer fans for two years now. Goans are naturally passionate about football and you’ll often find children opting for football in the streets rather than cricket. The ISL is scheduled between October and Carnival December and you can attend matches at CARNIVAL Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Celebrated for four days in February Goa, which hosts about 10 games before Lent, this festival is very every season. significant in Goan culture. Carnival promises four days of unadulterated festivities with lots of drinking, dancing and feasting.

SERENDIPITY ART FESTIVAL Conducted on the banks of the Mandovi river in Panaji, Serendipity Art Festival is a cultural experience in itself. Curated by a panel of artists, it features a variety of projects in visual, India Bike Week performing and culinary arts. This festival is celebrated in December every year. INDIA BIKE WEEK India Bike Week (IBW) is the country’s biggest biking festival. Apart from talks, rides, film screenings and other {festivals events you will also find musical performances and competitions during this time. If you are in Goa, this is a and events} must do for all bike enthusiasts. Goa is famous for a lot of things, one of them is the GOA REGGAE SUNSPLASH number of festivals and events hosted here. Be it cultural Goa Reggae Sunsplash is India’s first celebrations or music festivals or bike weeks, Goa has Serendipity Art Festival true celebration of the reggae sound it all in abundance. These events are an amalgamation system culture. It is a day-long event of several cultures. The fairs and festivals give you yet INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE that features both international and another reason to visit this stunning coastal state. Here is The most publicized professional homegrown acts. If you love reggae a list of popular festivals held in Goa… football league in India, the Indian and the beach vibe, this festival should SECTION EIGHT Super League (ISL) has been satiating be on your to-do list. Paradise School, Goa A school that believe traditional schooling must be redesigned to make it relevant and meaningful to the modern day. It aims at revolutionising the education system by using cutting edge digital methods to achieve mainstream results. Paradise School, Goa is for 6 to 18 year olds who wish to follow the Cambridge International Examinations Board. The Ardee World School

Address: Aurelia House, No. 98, Quitula, Aldona, Goa 403508 The Learning Centre Contact: 8806383011 The Learning Centre in Porvorim, Goa, is an exciting new learning space that offers non formal education and nurtures children into becomming inqusitive, courageous and compassionate human beings. They engage students with theoretical and experiential learning to create awareness and knowledge of both the world and of the self. Paradise School Addresss: Casa Freitas 924, Ambirna, The Ardee World School Aradi Socorro, Goa 403501 Established in 2009, is a secular, Contact: 9764006746 child centric co-educational day- boarding school. It follows the SUNSHINE WORLDWIDE SCHOOL IGCSE/Cambridge board at the Founded in June, 2003 with a vision primary, secondary & senior level to foster real-life education, Sunshine and Montessori pedagogy at the pre- Worldwide Secondary School assures {schools} primary level. The school is a multi- a balance of international and ethnic national and multi-cultural community expectations. They aim to nurture the with three other branches in Delhi, youth in a way where they pave their Noida and Gurugram. own individual dreams.

Address: H.No 193, Bella Vista Address: 20/1-B, Bainguinim, Off NH- Vaddo, Sangolda, Bardez Goa : 4A, By-Pass Kadamba Road, Velha 403522 Goa, Goa 403402 Contact: 8552844566 / Contact: 8408020003 / 9822480006 9850323818 SECTION NINE DELFINOS HY MART Near Alor Grande, Near Health Centre, Candolim, Goa 403515 Contact: +91-832-2489971

OXFORD ARCADE Demello Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509, Contact: +91-832-2273436

SAVITRI Chapora road, Vagator 403509, Contact: 9823519928

ORCHARD STORES Anjuna - Mapusa Rd, Near Our Lady Of Health Chapel, Mazal Waddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509, Contact: +91-832-2273231

NEWTON’S SUPERMARKET Aguada - Siolim Road, Sequeria Vaddo, Candolim, Goa 403515, Contact: +91-832-2489056

N V CARLMONT CHEMIST & DRUGGIST Gomes Catao Building, Opposite Alankar Theater, Mapusa Contact: +91-832-2252788

BABU PHARMACY Gomes Casa Building, Near Cine {supermarkets Alankar, Mapusa Contact: +91-832-2252049 and chemists} NARVEKAR MEDICAL STORES Narvekar Chamber, Opposite Mapusa Municipal Main Gate, Mapusa Contact: +91-832-2253704 SECTION TEN MANIPAL HOSPITAL GOA Appointment: 1800 3001 4000, Emergency: 8888702222, [email protected] Dr E Borges Rd, Dona Paula, Panjim, Goa

DR. KOLWALKAR’S GALAXY HOSPITAL Near S.P.G. Hall/Severina Gardens, Xelpem - Duler, Mapusa, Goa. Emergency: +91-832-2266666 / 67 / 68 Mobile: 8380065970/ 8380065971 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

ST. ANTHONY’S HOSPITAL Zor Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509 Hospital Phone: +91-832-6525668 / 2274308 Home Visit: Dr. Jawaharlal Mobile: 9823254905 / 9822154905

{hospitals} SECTION ELEVEN {isprava surfs Address: Ashwem Beach with…} Road, Opposite VAAYU WATERMAN’S Holy Cross VILLAGE Chapel,Ashwem Learning to play with Beach, Ashwem, the power of the ocean Mandrem, Goa Museum of Goa is one of the most 403527 stimulating experiences. Contact: of museums where Being connoisseurs 9850050403 objects are mainly of the best there is, displayed, the MOG we would definitely works as a laboratory recommend you to visit {isprava that encourages Vaayu Waterman’s visits…} experimental exhibit Village and indulge in of ideas. It welcomes a surfing class. With MUSEUM OF GOA multidisciplinary art a full range of boards The Museum of Goa forms – painting, and a surf instructor by is a platform for sculpture, photography, your side, you will be contemporary Indian design moving image, guided through the entire and International artists music, theatre, poetry process. Go ahead! that work towards and others to have Grab everything you creating a cultural constant dialogue with need from their extensive network for exchange one another. MOG is an selection of surfboards and interaction. Contrary endeavour to take art to and accessories. to the popular notion the masses and break

{isprava recommends} While there are all these things to explore in Goa, there are a few unique discoveries that we have made along the years; ones that we recommend you experience to add to your journey. Because when you become part of the Isprava story, you become part of the family... Vaayu Waterman’s Village SECTION TWELVE socio-cultural barriers {isprava dives discover marine rarities. teaching experiene in our Business Manager {isprava drives to make art accessible Owners Venkatesh Hong Kong, Philippines, in Goa does not miss a to all. It also organizes with…} and Karen are both Australia, Malaysia, single class! with…} various exhibitions, BARRACUDA DIVING highly qualified PADI Indonesia, Thailand, VAILANKANNI AUTO seminars, workshops, INDIA IDC staff instructors Maldives, Andaman and Address: He conducts HIRES lectures, debates, Take a leap of faith and and Emergency First Lakshwadeep Islands. regular classes at Villa To ease your travel in concerts and art classes plunge to tranquillity Response Instructors as They offer a wide range Blance but conducts and around Goa, we on relative topics. as Barracuda Diving well as SSI DSCIs with of certification courses private workshops all recommend you use India can coach you to extensive diving and and dive packages to over Goa as well. Call these services. Address: Plot no 79, suit individual needs. him for further details. Pilerne Industrial Estate, Contact: 9822101598 Pilerne, Bardez, Goa Address: The Pride Sun Contact: 9619556503 (John) 4 0 3 511 Village Resort & Spa, Contact: 7722089666 Calangute, Arpora Sanqwadi, Baga, Goa {isprava 403518 Contact: 9822182402 experiences…} WINE TASTING AT {isprava tangos ANTARES An architectural with…} showpiece with awe- VIVEK YADAV inspiring views of the TANGO INSTRUCTOR Indian Ocean is the Often called the perfect spot for you to ‘Pioneer of Tango’ in watch the sunset and India, Vivek Yadav is experience the perfect Antares known for his effortless swirl of a glass and an movements and mixed exquisite taste of wine. Argentinian character As the sun sets this with Indian spirituality. cultural hub transforms Inspired by the likes and the mood becomes of geniuses Chicho mystical, dedicated Frumboili and Pablo to the moment. Set on Tegli, he developed his the shores of Vagator, unique style and started at Antares, the wine dancing Tango formally tasting combined with a in 2011. Since then there resplendent sunset works has been no looking as a charm. Every time. back. He teaches with a special approach and if Address: Small Vagator, you ask us, we are fans Ozran Beach, Vagator, of his technique and Goa 403509 Barracuda Diving India grace! So much so that Vivek Yadav Contact: 7350011528 Isprava launched the Isprava story, you become a in 2013 with the part of the family. singular aim of At Isprava, we understand that becoming a global buying a home involves many leader in the luxury considerations. Whether it is holiday home a retirement retreat, a holiday segment. Built escape or a home away on the pillars of from home, it needs to be an exclusivity, comfort exclusive, unique and secure and integrity, we purchase. A valued investment at Isprava believe we can that is equipped with the best- accomplish this goal by staying in-class facilities, amenities Itrue to these defining principles. and services. A place you can But we also realise it takes more call your own. At Isprava, we than pillars and principles to strive to embrace the highest make an impactful difference. It benchmarks to deliver all this takes great relationships. That is and more... why when you become a part of

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