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Location : West coast of India
Altitude : 1,022 m.
Best Time to Visit : November to February end |
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Goa is one of the smallest states in India's map, with a territory of 3,702 sq km. Goa culture is a blend of Indian and Iberian: European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples. Christianity and Hinduism exist side by side here. Having been ruled by the colonial Portuguese for over 450yrs, there is still a distinctive European flavor that has permeated all aspects of Goa's life including its food, religion, language, festivals, dances and names. Goa is rich in folk culture with a delightful blend of vigorous Konkani folk songs and remnants of Portuguese dance and music. Goa is best known for its spectacular beaches, but there are many old churches, monuments, temples and museums, that are a must see. |
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Major Attractions |
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Anjuna Beach :
Adjacent to the Chapora Fort these beaches were frequented by the early European travellers commonly called the "hippies".
Vagator Beach : It is a popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort in the north, on its imposing head land, To the south of Vagatora is Calangute Beach.
Calangute Beach : One of Goa's well liked beaches also popularly known as the queen of Goan beaches. The beach is frequented till the late hours of the night not only by locals by by tourists too.
Sinquerim, Candolim, and Baga Beaches : At Baga a fresh rivulet by the same name meets the sea and is bounded to the North by a wooded escarpment.
Arambol Beach : Along the Goa border is Arambol with its fresh water lagoon. Due to its isolation not many tourists have been able to reach this beach.
Miramar Beach : On the outskirts of the capital city is the small Miramar beach earlier known as the Gaspar Dias beach. Due to its proximity to Panjim, locals as well as tourists putting up in the capital crowd the beach in the evenings.
Dona Paula : At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian sea is the Dona Paula bay. Named after Dona Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a myth which has been attached to this place.
Bambolim Beach : Is an ideal picnic spot for the locals. While most of the beaches that can be frequented are in the North, South Goa too has some of the State's enticing beaches.
Colva Beach : Rivaling the Calangute beach in the north is the Colva beach in the south. Known for its white sand, or silver sands, this beach is the longest in Goa.
Bogmalo Beach : Close to the port city of Vasco is another ideal beach for picnickers. The Bogmalo beach though small caters to the leisurely needs of its visitors. The Bogmalo Oberoi hotel is situated on this beach.
Palolem and Agonda Beach : Way down to the southern tip of Goa at a distance of around 75 km are two beautiful beaches of Palolem and Agonda. Both beaches are relatively deserted due to their distances from the main cities but are known for their enchanting beauty and serenity.
Terekhol Beach : At the tip of Goa is the Terekhol fort which has a small beach. Due to lack of proper transport, this place is frequented by people who wish to spend a few days at this fort which has been converted into a guesthouse.
Spend time on Goa's most beautiful beach in Palolem and get stunned by the amazing white sand. A place of glorious sunsets and spectacular sunrises. Stay in palm huts on the beach as there is a campfire at night and you have dinner underneath the spectacular stars. Also enjoy the traditional folk dancing. From the southern state of Karnataka it is the the nearest, reasonably well-known Goan beach of white sand facing a blue bay between two headlands.
Varca, Cavelossim, and Mabor are the most beautiful beaches south of Benaulim. These beaches are much cleaner and quieter than most of the famous beaches of Goa. There are numerous beach shacks offering a variety of Goan dishes and seafood at reasonable prices. There are several food joints around Dona Sylvia where you can get entire package of good food, good drink, nice service, and a pleasant service in quite reasonable rates. There are facilities for Dolphin watching at Betty's Place as well as boat trips for Dolphin watching up river Sal.
Terekhol Beach : At the tip of Goa is the Terekhol fort which has a small beach. Due to lack of proper transport, this place is frequented by people who wish to spend a few days at this fort which has been converted into a guesthouse. |
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Dudhsagar Waterfalls : The most impressive waterfalls of Goa lie on its eastern border with Karnataka. Measuring a mighty 600m from head to foot, the famous waterfalls at Dudhsagar, on the Goa-Karnataka border, are some of the highest in India, and a spectacular enough sight to entice a steady stream of visitors from the coast into the rugged Western Ghats
Arvalem Waterfalls : Arvalem Waterfalls cascades down from the mountains, from a height of 50 mt, this waterfall is a amazing experience. The spot can be best viewed after the monsoons. |
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Fort Chapora : The Portuguese had won their rule in Goa but the threat from the Muslim and Maratha rulers went on. To protect themselves from this risk, the Portuguese built the Chapora fort in 1617.
Aguada Fort : A spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that called there, giving it the name "Aguada" (meaning 'water' in Portuguese). On the northern side, it provides a harbour for local shipping. |
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How to Reach |
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By Air : Direct flights from Mumbai, Cochin, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Trivandrum, Kuwait and Chartered Flights from U.K and Germany operated by Indian Airlines, Air India and private operators.
By Rail : A broad Gauge rail line connects Goa with Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and other Towns.
By Road : National highways NH 4A, NH 17 and NH 17A connect Goa to Major towns.
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