Welcome to Goa Welcome to Goa!
The land where the flow of heady feni never ceases and revelry pays no
heed to day or night. The land of hectic activity and soporific
marijuana calm. The land of warm blazing days and cool soothing nights.
The land of wild rave parties and long lazy afternoon siestas. A land
also of endless stretches of soft sand, nut-brown friendly people and
excited busy bazaars. Goa, mother to seven rivers of the Sahyadri range
and full of perfect contradictions. Capital : Panjim or Panaji
Main Attractions : Beaches, Churches & Seafood Best Time to Visit : October to February Languages Spoken : Marathi, Konkani, & English
For a first visit to India, travel in Goa is
highly recommended as it offers diversity and the elements that are too
many, the very essence of India - superb sights, reins of Portuguese
culture, sun, sand and beaches and above all a great, carefree and warm
travel experience.Goa is a land known for its atmosphere, its
wonderfully fresh seafood cuisine, its sense of joie de vivre, its
people, its churches and temples, and last but not the least for its
beaches. Pale gold sand stretching for miles on end, fringed with
coconut palms, isolated coves separated by cliffs reaching into the
sea. The sun, the sand and the surf create an enchanting wonderland,
which is too hard to resist. Beauty can be quite inebriating and here
you have so much of it - in the golden sands, the blue waters, the
sylvan forests and the lakes. Goa is about mood and that too a joyous
one and an experience that can simply be defined as memorableBeauty can
be quite inebriating and in Goa you have so much of it - in the golden sands,
the blue waters, the sylvan forests and the lakes. Visiting Goa usually
covers the normal tourist circuits including one or two beaches,
shopping / hopping at Mapusa, and Madgoan or Panajim. But there is
more. In Goa, you have to put in more days to fully savor the place,
the pleasure of discovering a crab under a stone, churches of Old Goa,
temples in small villages,
and the peace of watching a quiet sunset on a beach. The whole
experience is miraculous in distressing oneself. Such is the beauty and
magic of Goa, which has more than 100 km of coastline and the sea has
different shades to offer at various places. One can rest assured that
the mood of the sea will not be repeated in Goa.
When To Visit: The best time to visit Goa is from October to March Beaches in Goa Goa
is blessed with a long and smooth coastline and that makes for great
beaches. North Goa is laden with miles and miles of sandy beaches to
enjoy a host of beach bumming activities like water sports, beach
parties, and hanging out at beach shacks with a cold beer. Must visit
beaches in Goa are Calangute, Baga, Vagator, Benaulim, and Anjuna, to
name a few. Don’t miss the flea market on Wednesdays at Anjuna! Culture of Goa One
can observe Portuguese, Konkani, Islamic and Hindu influences in the
culture of Goa. Goan culture is happily laidback enabling travelers to
relax and unwind. The merry pace of life
enjoyed by the Goans is surely something to envy. On the other hand,
Goans also like to let their hair down to party like there is no
tomorrow! Festivals of Goa Goa
is quintessentially the land of celebrations. There is a wide variety
of fairs and festivals that the Goans take part in. These include
Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Dutch celebrations. Some of the most
popular fairs and festivals of Goa are Feast of Three Kings, Christmas
Carnival, Goa Carnival, and Bonderam Festival. Temples of Goa As
much as Goa is known for its churches, Goa is also famous for its
temples. With a substantial Hindu population, it is but natural for Goa
to have some gorgeous temples. Some of these are Temple of Shri
Mahadeva, Shri Ramnath Group of Temples, Shri Gomanteshwar Devasthan,
Bhagwati Temple, and more. Wildlife in Goa Even
the birds and animals love Goa! Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy a
wonderful time in Goa as they visit the parks and sanctuaries it has to
offer. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a must visit. Other wildlife
hotspots worth a dekko are Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla
Wildlife Sanctuary and Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tourist offices: Directorate of Tourism Tourist Home, Patto, Panaji Phone:+91-083-225583,+91-083-225535,+91-083-224757 Fax : +91-083-228819 Few Hotel Details in Goa: Nanu Resorts Category : 3 Star Address :Betalbatim Beach , Salcette, Goa 40 37 13 Access : 19 Kms from Airport, 07 Kms from Railway Station & 06 Kms from Downtown Area. Rooms : 72, All Double, Baths Attached Nanu Resorts in Goa, Goa Resorts, Tours to India, India Tours, India Tour Amenities: Centrally Aircon, Swimming Pool, Restaurnat & Poolside Bar. All Major Credit Cards Accepted Sarovar Park Plaza Resort Category : 5 Star Address : P O Bogmalog, Goa 403806 Access : 04 Kms from Airport, 09 Kms from Railway Station & Downtown Area Rooms : 121, Single / Double 114, Suites 07, Baths Attached Sarovar Park Plaza Resort, Tours to India, India Tours, India Tour Amenities: Centrally Aircon, Health Club, Restaurant & Bar. All Major Credit Cards Accepted Majorda Beach Resort Category : 5 Star Address : Majorda, Salcette, Goa 40 37 13 Access : 18 Kms from Airport, 02 Kms from Railway Station, 08 Kms from Downtown Area. Rooms
: 120, Single 38, Double 68, Suites 04, Cottages 10, Baths Attached.
Majorda Beach Resort Goa, Goa Resorts, Tours to India, India Tours,
India Tour Amenities: Centrally Aircon, 2 Swimming Pool (Indoor & Outdoor), Health Club, Restaurant & Bar. All Major Credit Cards Accepted Holiday Inn Resort Goa Category : 5 Star Address : Cavelossim, Mobor Beach, Salcete, Goa 403731 Access : 40 Kms from Airport, 17 Kms from Railway Station & 15 Kms from Downtown Area Rooms
: 144, Double 143, Suite 01, Baths Attached. Holiday Inn Resort Goa,
Resorts in Goa, Tours to India, India Tours, India Tour Amenities: Centrally Aircon, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Restaurant & Bar. All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
