Goa

Goa, the land of sun, sand and the blues, is the smallest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. Located on the west coast of India, known as the Konkan, Goa is bordered by the state of Maharastra to the north, Karnataka to its east and south, and the vast blue Arabian Sea to its west. Known for its beaches, natural beauties, temples and world heritage architecture, Goa has been one of the popular places in India that attracts a huge number of tourists from all the parts of the world. Due to its location on the Western Ghats range, a biodiversity hotspot, Goa is also rich in flora and fauna. Since the Portuguese first landed in the land of Goa as merchants in the early 16th century, the land has gone

through a lot of changes, yet the land still carries the culture of Portuguese. In all the cities of Goa including the state capital Panaji, Vasco da Gama, and Margao, one can find the influence of Portuguese culture. Also known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, Goa is full of magnificent scenic beauty. The architectural brilliance in its temples and churches would surely make you spellbound. A popular tourist destination for the overseas tourists in India, Goa also attracts a huge number of domestic tourists as well. Come and explore this place, you will cherish the experience. The best time to visit Goa is the month of December when the climate remains dry and pleasantly cool. Though the tourist season in Goa starts from the late September, just after the end of rainy season and it continues till early March. The weather of Goa gets fairly hot during May, and should avoid visiting the place during that time. By the end of June, monsoon comes and pours on Goa.

If you are coming down to Goa by air, you have to come at Dabolim Airport, the only domestic and international airport of Goa. You will find a number of flights from different places in India. There are also a few charter flights that come down from different parts of UK and Europe. If you want to come down to Goa by train, Konkan Railway offers rail service from Mumbai that takes 10 hours to reach Goa. You will also find train from Mangalore. Goa is also connected by road with different destinations including Mumbai, Mysore, Hampi, and Bangalore.

Goa has a lot to offer to the tourists. The beauty of its beaches are world renowned. You can visit the beaches like Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute, Aguada, Miramar, and Colava etc. The beaches of Goa offer best places to relax and enjoy your holidays under the sun. There is no dearth of entertainment available at the Goa beaches. Goa is also the place of temples as the state has a number of temples. Visit Saptakoteshwar temple at Narva. The churches of Goa would give you a fair idea of the beautiful Indo-Portuguese architecture. A tips for you: while visiting Goa, hire a bike or scooter to move around the places. It would make your trip hassle-free.