There are many forts in Goa. Most of the tourist like to visit for the forts, beaches, etc. I would like to take da Chapora fort which is 10 km from Mapusa. It was build by the Adil Shaha of Bijapur on the southern headland of the Chapora river. The red-laterite bastion, crowning the rock bluff was re-built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the same site. The Chapora fort has another name Shahapura (town of Shaha's) was intended as a border watch post to see various Hindu raiders during the 17th century.
It was finally deserted by the portuguese in 1892, after the territory's frontiers had been forced further north and novas conquistas region. The Chapora fort has a commanding view of the Vagator beach and is near to Anjuna beach. Across the Chapora river, the Hindu ruler of Pernem, the Maharaja of Sawantwadi who was an old enemy of the Portugese held the fort for two years after it felt to Maratha's. Inside the fort the church once dedicated to St. Anthony, had disappeared and inside only a few signs exist of the barraks and housing that once filled this vast area.
Once neglected, the fort was popularized by the movie Dil Chahta Hai and is now a prime attraction of Goa. Trekking up to the fort can be sternuous during the days, but its a great place to make your evening memorable. A silent stroll and pictures sunset view are wonderful. It is the best place to capture perfect shots, Vagator beach, Morjim beach, or the Arabian sea,, you will never get tired of clicking there! It is a perfect place to hangout with best of your companies or to spend a peaceful, time alone.
"The Sinquerim Fort is located at a distance of 18 kms. from Panaji. The fort stands overlooking the Sinquerim beach and bisects the shoreline into two. This fort was constructed in the year 1612." http://www.goaholidayguide.com/forts/sinquerim-fort-goa.php
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Why must I repeat this comment individually to every single group? Something must be wrong with me. Can someone please explain what it is?
You sound like a teacher. One who has no regard of embarrassing his student on the word stage. Or the person who originally wrote the original.
DeleteEven if the article he wrote is not acknowledge, I think for a novice person who reads this and who does not know GOA other than the beaches and family, it was informative.
June
I really enjoyed reading your blog post. It was lovely to read about Chapora Fort, a very famous tourist attraction in Goa. Also, check out a whopping list of more than 150 places to visit in Goa.
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