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In the News (Mon 13 Oct 08)

  
  Goanow: Cover Story (Sep 2002)
Their planners have forgotten the main pain and agony of the important river and now they are out to divert the very lifeline of Goa-the Mahadei or the Mandovi, and consign Goa to a similar fate.
The Mandovi is a navigable river since ancient times and the Kadamba rulers used this river efficiently for navigation, and even today the mining industry uses this river to transport iron ore right from Sanvordem to Marmagoa Harbour, to export it to other countries and earn valuable foreign exchange.
The pre-historic main dwelt in the river basin of the Mandovi.
www.goacom.com /goanow/2002/sep/CoverStory.html   (1670 words)

  
  Reis Magos Fort goa
It is situated on the southeastern extremity of the tableland on the right bank of the Mandovi, in the province of Bardez, about two miles to the northeast of Fort Aguada.
It was constructed in 1551by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to Goa at the narrowest part of the Mandovi river, enlarged subsequently on different occasions, and finally re-erected in 1707.
This Fort stands on the north bank of the Mandovi at Reis Magos, and is very much visible from the Panaji side of the Mandovi river.
www.clickgoa.com /tourism/Places-to-see/Monuments/reis-magos-fort-goa.html   (285 words)

  
 Mandovi River Traffic - Panaji, Goa, India : Katy Dickinson
During our visit last month to India, we stayed in Panaji, the capital of Goa, and over a weekend watched a great many boats and ships from the bank of the Mandovi River.
Our hotel was right on the river delta at the Arabian Sea.
Panaji would be the perfect place to read a story of river life.
blogs.sun.com /katysblog/entry/mandovi_river_traffic_panaji_goa   (254 words)

  
 Goa Travel,Goa Tourism,Goa Beaches,Goa Trip,Goa Travel Guide, Indian Destinations, India Tours
River Cruises on the Mandovi river is tremendously enjoyable experience which you should not miss out during your trip to Goa.
Though there are a number of private operators running river cruises, the best way to enjoy the beauty of river Mandovi is to undertake a cruise conducted by the GTDC (Goa Tourism Development Corporation).
The greenery to the beach is lent by palm trees and casuarina groves and it presents an excellent view to the Mormugao harbour.
www.india-tours.co.in /indian-destinations/goa.html   (1502 words)

  
 Goa Cruises, Goa Cruise Information, Goa Cruise Guide: India Line Travel
Make your choice, a daytime cruise down the Mandovi river with a distant veiw of the beaches or a musical night on cruise with a romantic dinner.
River Cruises on the Mandovi river is tremendously enjoyable experience which you should not miss out during your trip to Goa.
Day cruises itself can be categorised into two types - the first one is down the Mandovi river into the Zuari bay while the second one is up the Mandovi to Aldona and a mineral water spring.
www.indialine.com /travel/goa/cruises.html   (827 words)

  
 Official Website of Department of Tourism, Goa, India
Strategically located at the estuary of the river Mandovi, this fort was constructed in 1612 as a guard against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas.
It was constructed in 1551by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to Goa at the narrowest part of the Mandovi river, enlarged subsequently on different occasions, and finally re-erected in 1707.
Standing on the northern frontier of Bardez, on the left bank of the Bardez River, this fortress was erected in 1681 by the court of Alvor as a barrier against the inroads of the Marathas and Bhonsles.
www.goatourism.org /Destinations/Forts/forts_2.htm   (2202 words)

  
 Mandovi River
The river, with its cerulean waters is also known as the Gomati in a few places, has its origin at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats.
The Cumbarjuem Canal, which links both rivers, has made the interiors of the Mandovi accessible to ships which ferry iron ore, Goa's prime mineral, mined in the eastern hills.
Spanning across the Mandovi River near Panjim is the majestic Mandovi Bridge.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http://articles.gourt.com/%22http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DMandovi   (332 words)

  
 Goa Rivers, goa beach tour package, tour to goa, hotel booking, rail ticket booking,
The irony was that while the Mandovi and Zuari between them made Goa, or at least Tiswadi, virtually impregnable from a landward invasion, because of their easy navigability to seagoing ships, they also made it vulnerable to a seaborne expedition.
It was as though the river Zuari, having served as the principal artery of trade for centuries, had decided to retire and pass on its role to the Mandovi.
Like all riverside cities the grandest buildings faced the river; in Goa, in the old days, they were meant to be visited from the riverside; the maze of mean lanes that may have provided access to servants and tradesmen are now pressed into service as thoroughfares.
www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/goa/goa-rivers.htm   (2449 words)

  
 River Cruises,Goa River Cruises,Goa River Cruise Ship,Goa River Cruise Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A river cruise on the Mandovi river is an exhilarating experience, which you should not forget to include in your Goa itinerary.
Day cruises on the Mandovi river are available in two options - the first one is down the Mandovi river into the bay of Zuari, while the second one is up the Mandovi to Aldona and a mineral water spring on the way.
A river cruises across the Zuari and Mandovi river is a thrilling experience and it will take you to the unexplored regions of Goa.
www.vacationsindia.com /goa/river-cruises.html   (1144 words)

  
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Across the Mandovi River linking Panaji with the north goa beaches Betim is the fishing and boat-building village.
Built in 1962 to guard the northern shores of the Mandovi estuary from the attack by Dutch and Maratha raiders, its name derives from the presence inside of freshwater springs-the first source of clear drinking water available to the ships arriving in Goa after long sea voyage from Lisbon.
Vagator is on the doorstep, Anjuna is a short ride to the south and the ferry crossing at Siolim-gateway to the remote north of the state is barely 15 minutes away by road which leads to Chopdem, Morgim, Mandarem and Terekol.
www.goa2u.com /beaches.htm   (3782 words)

  
 Hotel Mandovi Goa
Hotel Mandovi has a pride of place in the annals of History of the Hospitality trade on the West coast of India.
The Mandovi offers you the most enchanting view of the river and the hillocks across it.
Mandovi is a 3 star hotel having 65 luxurious rooms in 4 categories viz.
www.indiatravelite.com /accommodations1/mandovigoa.htm   (320 words)

  
 Tehelka - The People's Paper   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The beautification includes improved parking facilities, jogging tracks, landscaped waterfronts along the Mandovi River, a footpath along the river, toilet facilities, a new bridge in place of Patto Bridge to ease traffic to and from Panjim, subways for pedestrians and expansion of the road to make way for a four-lane boulevard.
The gag alleges that Parrikar is trying to hoodwink people by claiming that the government has ordered desilting of river Mandovi because sewage from the Panjim city has blocked the sewage line dumping effluents into the river.
Sections that proposed development work within the river were held over for an environment impact assessment to be submitted to the authority by the nio...I was flabbergasted to discover a huge excavation of the riverbed opposite Neelam Restaurant.
www.tehelka.com /story_main1.asp?filename=Ne042404goa.asp   (3279 words)

  
 Dr. Joe D'Souza: Is Panjim Sinking?
There were several accidents, with cars falling into culverts meant to drain off water from the city into the river Mandovi.
They were fully aware that during the high tide, the waters from river Mandovi would rise above the ground level in Panjim and flood it.
The silting of Mandovi river, due to unscientific human activities in Panjim over the last 20 years has added nails to our coffin of woes.
www.colaco.net /1/PanjSink.htm   (1919 words)

  
 Hotel Manvins, Panjim - Goa
The blue waters of river Mandovi are virtually below and the ring of greenery is beyond.
River Mandovi meets the sea at Miramar at a distance of 2 kms
River Mandovi meets the Arabian sea here.The next point is the legendary Dona Paula which is at the extreme edge of the city.
goamanvins.com /tariff.html   (776 words)

  
 Tivim ,The village of Tivim is divided into two sides by the softly flowing Mandovi river ,Tivim’s neighbouring ...
The entrance to this picturesque village is a boulevard of age old mango trees which have given way to recent modifications which can be seen in the modern houses and bungalows mainly due to the high standard of living although there is still an air of tranquility surrounding the village.
The village of Tivim is divided into two sides by the softly flowing Mandovi river which nourishes the low lying paddy fields.
It is separated from Moira, Aldona and Nachinola by the stretch of the Mandovi flowing across the village.
www.goaholidayhomes.com /info/109   (404 words)

  
 Mandovi Hotel-Hotel Mandovi Panaji,Goa exclusive Suites Luxury Deluxe Standard Rooms vicinity of Government offices, ...
The Mandovi offers some remarkable introductions to all the living facets of Goa : Splendour of the past, insight of the present and vision of the future.
All 65 Rooms of Hotel Mandovi are spacious and generous in size, with twin beds, wall to wall carpet, Deluxe and Standard.
Or Quaterdeck, The Super Multi-cuisine restaurant at The Mandovi Riviera, The Multi-outlet Theme Park, on the banks of the River Mandovi.
www.ehotelsgoa.com /mandovi_goa.htm   (463 words)

  
 River Cruises,River Cruises in Goa,Goa River Cruises Tours,Goa River Cruises Information,Visit to River Cruises in ...
There are two types of day cruises -- from the Panaji jetty, down the Mandovi into the Zuari bay and up the Mandovi to Aldona and a mineral water spring.
Santa Monica is the pride of Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. This luxury launch is built on twin hull and used for daily evening cruises on river Mandovi with 'live' cultural programmes performed by the best cultural troupes of Goa.
A cruise along the riverside tip of Dr. Salim Ali's Bird Sanctuary, Divar island and cover the river coast line along Pilgao, Khandola, Amona, Betki and dock at Savoi-Verem village to sniff through the spicy world, juicy fruits, exotic trees and medicinal herbs at Savoi Verem plantation and experience the typical Goan Hindu lunch.
www.india-beach.com /entertainment-recreation-goa/river-cruises.html   (413 words)

  
 Mandovi Resort Goa, Hotel Mandovi Goa, Resort Mandovi Goa, Discount Reservation Mandovi Resort Goa
Hotel Mandovi, Goa is situated on the Mandovi river in Goa.
Hotel Mandovi is known to take pride in the facilities and the hospitality that is offered by the hotel.
The Mandovi is known to offer the most enchanting view of the river and the hillocks across it.
hotels.indobase.com /goa-hotels/hotel-mandovi-goa.html   (238 words)

  
 Hotel Mandovi, in Goa, India is a centrally located business / holiday centre overlooking the river, in the heart of ...
Hotel Mandovi, in Goa, India is a centrally located business / holiday centre overlooking the river, in the heart of Panaji city.
Commanding an ideal location on the bank of the river Mandovi, in Panjim.
The Mandovi offers you the most enchanting view of the river and the hillocks across it.
www.hotelmandovigoa.com   (134 words)

  
 India Hotel - The Mandovi Hotel Goa India
Overlooking the romantic River Mandovi, in the heart of Panaji city, is Goa's well-known Hotel Mandovi.
Mandovi is a 3 star hotel having 65 luxurious rooms in 4 categories viz.
Catch that scenic beauty of the evergreen hillocks of Betim and the river Mandovi that runs by, while you relax and unwind over a glass of chilled beer, a refreshing drink or a fruit juice.
www.southtravels.com /asia/india/mandovigoa/index.html   (816 words)

  
 Panaji Travel Guide,Panaji Travel Info,Travel Attractions of Panjim Goa   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twin bridges carry you across the silver river and you could swear you feel a physical embrace as you enter this city which, as the late city planner David Menezes once wistfully remarked, is "a gift from God'.
Along the Mandovi the Portuguese sailed into what is now Old Goa, expatriating the Adilshah of Bijapur and scattering the terrified local populace out of their dictatorial passageway.
The capital of Goa lies on the south bank of the Mandovi river in Tiswadi Taluka at 593 km from the nearest metroploy Mumbai.
www.shubhyatra.com /goa/panjim.html   (1963 words)

  
 Varun Voyages - Making your Travel to India most beneficial - Specialize in tours to Rajasthan , GOA , Himalaya's and ...
The crocodile or dolphin spotting river tours in the Mandovi river and Zuari river, whose banks are thickly forested with mangrove trees, allow the tourists to experience the thrill on a large scale.
A dip in Mandovi on the festival of Janmashtami, (the birth day of Lord Krishna in Hinduism) is regarded as auspicious by the Goan Hindus.
A special, evening river cruise tour along the Mandovi from Panjim is quite popular amongst the tourists for watching the ball of fire sun during the sunset either from the river itself or a beach bar.
www.varunvoyages.com /adv7.asp   (503 words)

  
 rediff.com: Centre withholds controversial letter on Mandovi diversion
With Karnataka already on a sticky wicket over the Cauvery waters dispute with Tamil Nadu, the state received another setback on the issue of the diversion of the waters of the Mandovi river in Goa.
Though around 80 per cent of the Mandovi flows through Goa, Karnataka plans to divert the water at its origin in its own territory, to the Malprabha river.
Karnataka plans to construct at least seven dams and three hydroelectric projects, by diverting the waters to the Malprabha river.
inhome.rediff.com /news/2002/sep/21goa.htm   (353 words)

  
 Mandovi hotel Goa chap Mandovi hotel Goa budget Mandovi hotel Goa
Hotel Mandovi Goa has a pride of place in the annals of History of the Hospitality trade on the West coast of India.
It is commanding an ideal location on the bank of the river Mandovi, in Panjimhas.
Hotel Mandovi Goa is a 3 star hotel having 65 rooms in which 3 Deluxe Suites, 18 Deluxe river facing rooms, 26 Premium rooms and 18 Standard rooms.
www.goa-beach-hotels.com /3-star_hotel/mandovi_hotel_goa.html   (311 words)

  
 GoaCentral.Com-Monuments around Mapusa
It was built in 1612 to guard the entrance to the Mandovi river.
There is an old Lighthouse that stands in the middle of the fort and it was built in 1864., and it once housed the Great Bell of the Church of St. Augustine in Old Goa before it was moved to the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Panaji.
This fort lies at Chapora, which is on the southern tip of the Chapora river as it opens into the Arabian sea.
goacentral.com /Goamonuments/mapusa.htm   (743 words)

  
 Goa Travel Guide,Goa Places to See,Goa Visit,Goa Trip,Goa Trips,Goa Travel Destinations of Goa, Inda Goa Tour Guide,Goa ...
Many forts built in the 16th century are situated at vantage points on the banks or faces of the rivers and the sea, controlling the passage of vessels.
From Panaji and situated on a headland of the river Mandovi, this strongest fort of Goa was built by the Portuguese in 1609-1612, to command the entry into the river Mandovi, in order to protect Old Goa from potential enemy attacks.
The beach is situated at the confluence of river and sea and generally recognised for its tranquility.
www.goa-india-hotels-resorts.com /goa-places-to-see.html   (1284 words)

  
 Goa Homes
This is among the well maintained Goa homes on a large green land very close to the River Mandovi.
The capital city of Panaji is less than 10 kms away across the river.
The plot has its own well, lots of trees of different varieties, and servant quarters.
www.goaproperty.co.in /goa_homes.htm   (101 words)

  
 Goa Tours,Goa Tour Packages,Goa Tours India
Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour.
Panaji (Panjim) is the state capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other major towns.
The sea and rivers abound in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters are the most popular with the locals and the visitors.
www.leisuretoursindia.com /goa-tours.htm   (2020 words)

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