Vasco Da Gama

Vasco Da Gama

Goa's most cosmopolitan city, Vasco-Da-Gama, also known as Vasco, it lies on the narrow western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River.

Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, the port town of Vasco-Da-Gama - popularly known as Vasco - was formerly among the busiest ports on India's west coast. It is named after the legendary Portuguese explorer and Goa's former Viceroy. It remains a key-shipping center, with container vessels and iron-ore barges clogging the choppy river mouth.

Vasco-Da-Gama is almost 30 km from Panaji and is also the railway terminus for passenger service. The Mormugao Harbor, one of India's few natural harbors is 4 km from Vasco at one end. And Goa's only airport, Dabolim is also 4 km from Vasco, at the other end.

It is the port city across the river Zuari about 40 kms from Panaji. Its roads have a geometric layout with imposing multi-storied buildings

Nearby Vasco Da Gama 
The Naval Aviation Museum
Inaugrated in 1998 at Dabolim is the first naval museum in Asia. The museum showcases the history of Indian Naval Aviation, various aircrafts, weapons, sensors, safety equipment, rare photographs depicting Goa's liberation and artifacts (also spelt as artefacts). A multimedia games section is an added attraction. Situated in the picturesque backdrop of the Bogmalo beach, the museum has become a must-visit place for all tourists.
Pilot Point
Following the Mormugao Port Trust Road, which climbs uphill to an open space with beaches and a concrete deck, there is a Pilot Point. It affods a magnuficent view of the core of this city, bustling Mormugao Harbour.

The Sada fort
It was built by the Portuguese at the tip of the land jutting into the Arabian sea. There is also a small beach at the base of the remains of the fort which can be reached via steps leading down the steep cliff side. This is a gorgeous site to visit and relax.

Mormugao Port
It is one of India's natural harbours, the port's importance ia an export point for Goa's premier industry-miming. It has almost 30 cruise ships dock at Mormugao every year. Here. Passanger take a quick tour of Goa's beaches, chruches and temples or as much as they can pack into a few hours.