Sterling Goa Varca
Sterling Goa Varca Kod hotelu: GOISTER India \ Goa
Description
The hours of serving meals and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category. The hotel categorization presented on the website www.itaka.pl and in the travel documents is our subjective assessment of the hotel standard. Half of the star means the category is too high or too low compared to the official category.
Local excursions
Pearls of the Orient - travel to Old Goa in the morning! Visiting the most famous temples on the island: the Hindu temple of Mangeshi from the 17th, the Baroque Basilica of Bom Jesus, where St. Francis Xavier is buried, the patron saint of missionaries, Se Cathedral – the largest Christian church in south Asia. A walk under the famous Viceroy's Arch to the harbour; board the boat, cruise on the River Mandovi to Panaji, lunch during the cruise. A stroll through the centre of Panaji, the capital of Goa. The tour lasts approx. 8 hours. Price - approx. 55 USD.
Elephants and waterfalls – depart early in the morning. Drive to the picturesque village of Shanti in the Bhagwan nature reserve. Wonderful for enthusiasts of nature! Breakfast. Elephant ride and walk to the Temple of Shiva. Group fun, swimming with elephants. Drive to Collem at the border of Bhagwan nature reserve. Jeep Safari to the Dudhsagar waterfalls. Complete exotica, a wonderful adventure in the fantastic scenery of the jungle. On the way you can see pictures from the daily life of the inhabitants, for example, washing clothes in the stream. Short trekking to the waterfalls. Time to relax. Day trip Price – approx. 165 USD (includes breakfast and lunch).
Crocodiles and spices - a boat trip on the River Zuari in search of crocodiles. Beautiful mangrove forests, admiring the magnificent nature. After the cruise, travel to the garden of spices. Greeting in the traditional Indian way, then exploring the farm with an experienced guide. A unique opportunity to see plantations of exotic spices, herbs and fruits, as well as learning about their use in Ayurvedic medicine. Opportunity to purchase spices, herbs and preparations. Day trip Price – approx. 60 USD.
Hampi – depart in the early morning. Travel to Hampi with lunch break (additionally payable). Exploring the place regarded as one of the greatest monuments of the world, on the UNESCO List, being the ruins of the fallen Vijayanagara Empire scattered on a huge area. The Portuguese claimed that the city was bigger and more powerful than Rome at the time. The place covers an area of 26 km² and lies among the rocks and stones by the River Tangabhadra. Visiting, among others: the Temple of Vittali from the 13th century, the Temple of Virupaksha from the 14th century, elephant stables, Lotus Mahal and many other monuments from the 12th and 13th centuries. Accommodation in hotel, overnight stay. Breakfast and continue sightseeing. On the return trip lunch break (additionally payable). Two-day trip. Price – approx. 250 USD (includes breakfast, guide and entry tickets); min. required: 5 people
Gokarna - a fantastic expedition to the south of India, a visit to the temples of Gokarna: Ganesha, Parvati, Shiva, a visit in Murudeshwar, where there is one of the largest statues of Shiva in the world. A visit to OM beach – a beach in the shape of the holy Hindu symbol. Day trip Price – approx. 170 USD; min. required: 5 people
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.