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Looking for a picture perfect holiday? Your
search ends here at the gorgeous land of Sun, Sand and Sea- Goa. The holiday
destination offers you the best in the world. The most breathtakingly
beautiful beaches, the confluence of the East and the West let the holiday
be the best time of your life. The balmy beaches of India are perfect
escapade for the fun loving holiday seekers. The young state of Goa
certainly happens to be the beach capital of the country. It is ideally
situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula. The Terekhol River in
the north separates Goa from its neighbor Maharashtra. The Western Ghats lie
in the east and the Arabian Sea in the West.
Visualize yourself walking bare feet on the soft, golden sands while the sea
breeze caressing you. The beaches are the feathers in Goa's cap. The world-
dazzling stretches of golden sand edging the aquamarine expanse of the
Arabian Sea are the beaches. At the Anjuna beach you will spot the
magnificent Albuquerque Mansion, which is flanked by octagonal towers. Then
the assorted seashells at the Siridao beach will be as much fun as the white
sand fringed with coconut palms along the Colava beach. for boating
speedboats and pedaloes you must head towards Dona Paula. South Goa offers
some of the most magnificent and pristine beaches to the travelers. The
ever-mushrooming resorts, hotels, beach huts, bars, restaurants, and
souvenir stalls have not overtaken the natural beauty of Goa.
You must check out the major attractions of Goa that comprise of exquisite
churches, ancient temples, adventurous forts, wildlife preserves and the
lovely lakes besides the breathtakingly beautiful beaches. You may customize
your itinerary too as per your personal interests.
Churches in Goa are the most prominent legacy of the Portuguese, you may
visit the world renowned Basilica of Bom Jesus or appreciate the decorative
paintwork & woodcarving & inlaid floor at Convent & Church of St. Francis of
Assisi. The Church of our Lady of the Rosary presents the beautiful
amalgamation of the European and Indian styles. Then are the ancient temples
in Goa like the Shiva temple of Shri Mangesh and the Shri Mahalsa, a Vishnu
temple are near the capital of Goa. The 500-year-old temple of Shri
Bhagavati is the place to be at during Dusshera days. You may pay your
homage at the temple dedicated to Lord Maruti at Mapusa for protection from
evil forces. The other noteworthy fact about Goa is that one-third of the
land is covered with forests and boasts of four wildlife sanctuaries. You
may catch up with the sambar and the Wild boar at the Bondla Wildlife
Sanctuary, which lies in the foothills of the Western Ghats. Then comes the
heaven for ornithologists and bird watchers the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
that is home to several species of local and migratory birds. The Bhagwan
Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary form the other
wildlife covers in Goa.
Any time of the year Goa, is fun and laid back. This makes Goa the perfect
holiday destination in all the seasons and for all the reasons. It
experiences lovely and relaxing climate always. The visit will be as
memorable with the summers on the golden sands as with the winters in the
warm waters. The more adventurous of you may indulge in water sports like
water skiing, para sailing, diving, gliding et al while on holiday at Goa.
You may even hire the required equipment to advent and explore the sea. Well
all the swimmers, anglers, water sports buffs and sunbathers are sure to
have the time of their life on the holiday to Goa.
The fusion of the East and the West is best seen at Goa. In fact it is the
charming combination of beaches, culture, architectural heritage and
wildlife make Goa the supreme travel destination. The Christmas is
celebrated in the same manner as Diwali, the spirits are as high at the
Carnival as on Shivratri. The fun and frolic never ends, Goa seems to be
hosting a big party all the time though it is the The celebration of the
Carnival and the Shigmo that see the maximum number of tourists. You may sip
at the Beer or the traditional drink of Feni, made from cashew or coconut.
From the Portuguese love songs to hard rock though the nightclub circuit are
just like other metros of India. The soothing guitar or the piano adds to
the magic of the waves. That is what holidays are for, eat, drink and be
merry!
How can a holiday tour be complete without shopping? Goa has several shops
making items easily available for the tourists. Right from Carpets to Papier
Mache, Textiles and Silk to Wood Carvings, you name the souvenir items and
Goa has them. The traditional crafts of Goa like Pottery, terra cotta,
bamboo and jewelry will not fail to entice you from buying them. You may
even pick up items made from seashells that remind you of your gorgeous
holidays in Goa. You may check out the restored Goan houses that make up for
the best of lifestyle and fashion shops in Goa.
The beach capital of India is well connected through air, aqua, rail and
road. The Indian Airlines (domestic) and the Air India (international) have
frequent flights to Goa. Then there are the charted private airlines that
operate from Germany and UK. In terms of connectivity through train, the
Konkan railways unite the Margoa and the Vasco do Gama stations with the
other major cities of India namely, delhi, mumbai and bangalore. The bus
services provided by the transport corporations of the three different
states of Goa, Maharastra and Karnataka make Goa easily accessible by road.
Further the boat service between Mumbai and Panaji offer the accessibility
through water. For local transport the car rental services are easily
available. The two wheelers rides are other fun options to enjoy the holiday
at Goa besides the ferry services.
The packaged tours offer a variety of options for the tourists. The cruise
on the Santa Monica yatch will be as zestful as the song and dance along the
Mandovi River. On your holiday to Goa you may even catch a glimpse into the
rich cultural heritage of the land. The archaeological museum & portrait
gallery, the archive museums of goa form the crux of the treasure troves
besides the many art galleries in Goa.
We have exclusive travel packages and holiday offers for Goa that satisfies
your desire to go on a Goa Travel to the fullest.
For the ultimate holiday experience we offer the Goa extravagance. The
travel services will make all the comforts and conveniences close at hand.
We at Goa india Hotels will help you plan the entire holiday. For all the
information pertaining to getting there, staying where, expecting what will
be duly answered before the commencement of the tour. Let us be your one
stop for the complete travel guide to Goa. What are you waiting for? Grab
your sunscreen and take your pick for the activities you would love
to indulge in and the spots that are to be visited. Holiday at the paradise
on Earth Goa!
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