Embracing their freedom: Tourists rush to Goa for I-Day break

Rohan Fernandes

EXTENDED HOLIDAYS

Every second person in Panjim's Fontainhas is a tourist who is here on a four-day extended holiday which ends with Independence Day.

Goa|Panjim|I-Day break|Fontainhas | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

IN GOA WE TRUST

The footsteps of Panjim's Immaculate Conception Church has been witnessing an unusual rush of tourists since Saturday.

Goa|I-Day break|Panjim church | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

LONG WEEKEND

For those who are here it is a 4-day long weekend starting from August 12 (Saturday), August 13 (Sunday), August 15 and culminating in Independence Day (Tuesday).

Goa|I-Day break|Colourful street | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ALL LANES TAKEN

Every bylane of Panjim was taken over by tourists on Monday, August 14.

Goa|I-Day break|Panjim bylane | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FOREVER GOA

The colourful houses of Fontainhas were the perfect backdrop for the tourists to capture those lasting memories on their mobile phones.

Goa|I-Day break|Panjim bylane|On camera | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

JUST WHAT WE EXPECTED

The weekend which has been extended has come in as a much-needed break from the daily stress of life for these tourists who chose to be in Goa.

Goa|I-Day break|Panjim bylane|Welcome break | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SLOW DOWN

For this Independence Day break or holiday, Goa is among the favourite destinations along with locations such as Uttarakhand, Kashmir, Leh, Himachal, Kerala and Andamans.

Goa|I-Day break|Panjim bylane|On camera | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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