Panaji is the capital of the Indian state of Goa. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi estuary, in the district of North Goa.The heart of the city is the Church Square or Municipal Garden with the Portuguese Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, originally built in 1541.

Attractions:

Calangute Beach : The beach itself is nothing special, with steeply shelving sand, but is more than large enough to accommodate the huge numbers of high-season visitors.

Miramar Beach: is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day. Originally named Porta de Gaspar Dias by the Portuguese, the name was then changed to Miramar.Situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea, it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.

Goan Carnival: The jovial folks with colorful streets are some of the attributes of Goa Carnival Festival. This time Goa will celebrate its most awaited Goa Carnival festival 2013 in the month of February. This Festival in Goa will give you immense opportunity to dance in the rhythm of the festive beats of Goa Carnival.The Carnival celebrations in February include a colourful parade on the streets. This is followed by the Shigmo, or Holi.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is one of the most famous churches in Goa.Include the old and rebuilt Adilshahi Palace (or Idalcao palace), dating from the 16th century, the Menezes Braganza Institute and the Central Library, the \ Mahalaxmi Temple, the Jama Masjid mosque, the Chapel of St. Sebastian and the Fontainhas area in general which is considered to be the Old Latin Quarter, as well as the nearby beach of Miramar.