Goa - the tiny emerald land on the western coastline of India is
the most favourite hangout of the tourists coming from all over. This former
Portuguese colony reflects the glory of the past as well as the presents.
Temples and churches mingle with forts and the ruins of ages gone by. A
tropical paradise, Goa is enchanting all year round, especially during the
monsoon, which has its own magic. Golden and galvanizing Goa has much to
offer to the tourists. Goa is today the most loved holiday destination of
the International as well as the domestic travellers.
Goa Attractions
» Goa Carnival : Celebrated in the month of
February, Goa Carnival is one must see event in Goa. Usually large number of
tourists visit Goa during this time of the year.
» Goa Beaches : Goa with long coastline encompasses
extensive number of beaches for the beach combers. Right from the north to
the south, the entire coastline of Goa boasts of beautiful palm fringed, sun
kissed beaches, just an ideal spot to laze around and relax. Some of the
best known beaches in Goa are Baga, Anjuna, Canlangute, etc.
» Goa Churches : Goa boasts of numerous ancient and
modern churches dotting across its tiny landscape. Many of these churches in
this Indian state of Goa are outstanding and exemplary cases of Christian
architecture.
» Anjuna Flea Market : The Flea market
organised at Anjuna Beach in Goa every Wednesday is a major attraction among
tourists. Anjuna Flea market is a huge market spread across the Anjuna beach
wherein you will find just about anything to everything.
» Monuments in Goa : Goa has a rich collection of
forts, churches and temples. Many of its structures still carries a
Portuguese style, one of its kind. The kind of architecture that has been
executed in building these monuments is something that Goa can be proud of.
» Temples in Goa : Goa has large number of amazing
temples, each temple being distinct in its own way. As history goes, after
the Portugese established power in Goa, many Goan temples were destroyed
giving way to unique form of expression of western Portuguese Baroque.
» Water Sports Activities : Goa is blessed with
extensive line of beautiful and captivating beaches. Most of which offer
some very interesting water sports activities.
You can engage in wind-surfing, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, and
more.
Getting There
» By Air : Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa
situated at a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco
da Gama. Most domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from chartered private
airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian Airlines has direct flights
from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.
» By Rail : It is not difficult to reach Goa by
trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Railway that connects Margao
and Vasco da Gama to major cities in India. You can take trains from Delhi
1,874 km), Mumbai (490km), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa comfortably.
From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach
the desired destinations.
» By Road : Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji.
Frank Shipping operates a boat service between Mumbai and Panaji.
