Goa (India) > Reviews > Panjim/Panaji

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Nightlife
Ease of getting around
Family Friendly

Advantages:	Value for money, fantastic food, beautiful .
Disadvantages:	Complicated bus station, main train station far away from capital

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Panjim is a state (2001 provisional population = 1,343,998), about 1,430 sq mi (3,700 sq km)in size, situated in West India, on the Malabar coast. A former Portuguese colony and Indian union territory, Goa became a state in 1987. The capital is Panaji (Panjim). The chief products are rice, cashew nuts, and coconuts.

Must visit:
- Old goa - Conquistadors and Cathederals (a bus journey away)
- Anjuna beach
- Banbolim beach (a bus journey from Panjim and a long walk down unmade road. Beautiful beach, very private, well worth it.)
- Late night cruises on the river
- Panaji municipal market - for all those bargains

I stayed at hotel Manvin's, Municipal Gardens, Church Square only a few minutes walk from the centre of Panjim. The hotel boasts:
* Restaurant
* Car Parking Available
* Internet Access
* Laundry
* Airport Pick Up
* Bicycle Hire
* Wheelchair Friendly
* Linen Included
* Credit Cards Accepted
* Bar
* Towels
* Luggage Storage
* Children Friendly
* Telephone/Fax Facilities
* 24 Hour Reception
* Travel Desk/Travel Info
* No Curfew
* No Lockout
* Lift / Elevator
* Bike Parking
* Free Car Park
They will also bring food to your room if the restaurant is closed. There are lovely views over the river and Municipla gardens.