Panjim City - Places to Visit & Eat

Panjim is a capital city of the state of Goa in India. I've seen many travelers skipping this part except for visiting the Churches, & Casino's. However, there is more to explore in the by lanes for Panjim which a comparatively busier part of Goa being the administrative hub of the state.

How to get here?

Panjim is centrally located & easily accessible by rented / self-drive cars, local buses that ply from almost every corner within the state, intercity buses (that originate from major cities in the surrounding states), rail (nearest station being Karmali, Thivim, Vasco about 40-60 mins) by air (nearest airport being GOI or GOX about 60 mins)

Visit:

Fontainhas

Fontainhas (quarter)

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Fontainhas Quarters: This Latin quarter is known for narrow lanes full of colorful villas. Its home to small boutiques shops serving bakery items, local goan dishes, rustic bar, church. Though its not crowded, the best time to visit is in the afternoon when you can have the whole colorful street in the background of your photos!

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Panjim Promonade

Panjim Promenade

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Take a walk on this promenade especially in the evening hours to spot bustling casino boats in the estuary. Look on the other side of the river towards Reis Magos. You can even take a short ferry ride & cross over to Reis Magos just to experience the local life (the ferry terminal is close by). If you walk straight away from the sea on this promenade you will find sales offices of the casinos. If gambling is something fuels your adrenaline you can definitely visit one of the boats.

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The Famous Panjim Church 

Immaculate Conception Church

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Depending upon how much time you got, you can either view this church from a point a few meters away (to get that incredible front view) or climb the stairs & get a closer look at this architecture.

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Eat:

Mr Baker 1922

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A century old shop serving goan delicacies such as Bebinca, Serradura, Prawns Rissois, Chicken Sausages, Rum balls, Mutton Samosas. You wont miss this shop when you are in the business area of Panjim.

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Fish Thali's

Kokni Kanteen Goa

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You will find the locals, office goers visiting this restaurant during the wee hours of afternoon for their traditional & authentic goan fish thali's. Don't be shy if you have to share table as it can get quite crowded.

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BOMBIL RESTAURANT

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Another lunch or dinner spot to have that fish thali you always long for when in Goa. You will find mostly the tourists visiting this place driving all the way from North Goa. One can also opt for ala-carte & try their other delicacies such as crabs, river fishes. Ask the staff for their pickles, You will find varied options to choose a pickle jar has a gift for your loved ones.

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Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro

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Visit this quaint cafe/bakery when you are walking in the by lanes of Fontainhas. Quite a picturesque place to spend an hour or so sipping coffee, wondering on the small sized food items.

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