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With a forested hillside perch and gorgeous Sea Views, the 299-room Taj Resort & Convention Centre, our luxurious vertical resort in Goa, oozes luxury & scale. 10 minutes from Panjim and neighbouring the Cidade de Goa, it stands tall, bold and generous. Much like the spirit of Goa. Enter a cocktail of enviable spaces and modern design. After being greeted on arrival by vertical gardens and an elegant fountain, step into the views, starting with the lobby that sweeps in the Arabian sea. Look above and the boldness of Goa stares back at you, in the form of a suspended boat’s hull. Look around and you discover a resort of plenty. On your left lies the The convention centre, is the centre piece. Lorded over by a 1200 sq. metres pillarless hall, 6 breakaway spaces, an exclusive entrance and ample recreational options, scale here is inevitable. 282 rooms & 17 themed suites, play perfect accessories, with more than half of them facing the sea. Suites and Club Rooms top up the experience with the 24x7 Club Lounge. For the best high in Goa however, head up to the instagrammable rooftop, suitably landscaped with a large infinity pool along the sea-facing edge and boasting a sunken bar. The Vainguinim beach, the Zuari bay and the sea beyond all appear within reach. Pause for the sunsets and the light illuminating statues of Dona Paula. If this were not dramatic enough, soak in the J Wellness Circle or better still, park yourself at the 40-seater cinema that the resort offers cinephil...

Goa, state of Land Relief and drainage Sandy beaches, estuaries, and promontories Climate Goa’s climate is equable, with high temperatures generally in the 80s F (30s C) and low temperatures in the 70s F (20s C) throughout the year. A southwest People Population composition The Portuguese colonial heritage and the Old Goa, on the island of Goa, was once the hub of the region, but the city was decimated by war and disease in the 18th century; for the most part, only its ruins remain. Since the mid-20th century, however, efforts have been made to preserve Old Goa. Among the city’s most notable landmarks are the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which enshrines the tomb of St. There are three principal cities in contemporary Goa: Marmagao Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Over the course of Goa’s history, Portuguese rule and Economy Agriculture, forestry, and fishing Agriculture remains a mainstay of Goa’s economy, with rice, fruits (such as mangoes), coconuts, pulses (legumes), cashews, Resources Goa is rich in minerals. Mining began in the mid-20th century, and over the next few decades it emerged as a central component of the state’s economy. Iron ore, manganese, and bauxite are among the primary products of the industry. Especially since the late 20th century, however, the adverse environmental impact of Manufacturing Since the late 20th century, government policies and Services The Transportation Goa is well connected to the rest of India—a...

Panaji: The Goa state expert appraisal committee (Goa-SEAC) has decided to recommend an EC for the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC)’s proposal to develop a five-star resort at Anjuna. The proposal will now go to the Goa state environment impact assessment authority (Goa-SEIAA), which will further scrutinise the project details before granting its approval. “Project proponent should necessarily make appropriate provision while constructing the roof-tops at the time of construction stage only to enable installation of solar panels,” one of the conditions laid down for the project by Goa-SEAC reads. At least 20% of open spaces should be maintained in the project as required by building by-laws, and outdoor and common area lighting should be LED, the committee has said. It has also said that features should be incorporated in the buildings which optimise the use of natural light and reduce the use of electricity. GTDC has been told to fit water-saving devices and fixtures like low-flow flushing systems to ensure water conservation. Goa-SEAC has also said that separate plumbing for grey and black water and to ensure the reuse of treated water again for toilet flushing, etc, in the buildings. No construction should take place in areas marked as open spaces and no-development zones, the committee has said. “The Goa-SEIAA reserves the right to add any stringent condition or to revoke the environmental clearance, if conditions stipulated by the Goa-SEAC are not implemente...