Vasco Da Gama Route / 3 . Da gama's voyage was successful in establishing a sea route from europe to india that would permit trade with the far east, without the use of the costly . This is a video about vasco da gama and how he sailed to india. Christopher columbus' unsuccessful search for a western maritime route to india resulted in the discovery of the americas in 1492, but it was . *a map showing his route*; Early depictions of vasco da gama; Here are some facts on the portuguese navigator and his . Coasting southern arabia, da gama then called at goa (later the focus of portuguese power in india) before proceeding to cannanore, a port in southwestern india . Da gama'a trip to india consisted of several stops along the way in africa as well as problems faced with muslim traders who did not want him to . On his voyages see *kerr, 2:6:1*. This is a video about vasco da gama and how he sailed to india.