Goa The Irresistible Tourist Destination

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By Jay Bhate



Goa is a smallest Indian state popularly known as beach capital of India. Goa with its beaches lined with palm trees, turquoise seas and friendly people is India's most sought after destinations.

In 60s and 70s Goa was known for being part of hippy trail. But Goa has attracted visitors from all over the world since very long time. Ever since Portuguese established a spice route colony in 16th century, Goa has been known to world for lush green jungles and deserted beeches.

Large population of honeymooners or newly wedded couples visit Goa every year. Honeymooners find romantic ambience on the beaches of Goa to celebrate their holidays. Goa is the one state in India where bikinis and skirts outnumber the traditional Indian sarees.

Goa is a famous for temples and churches. Shanta Durga temple and temple of Mangesh is visited by thousands of visitors and tourists every year. Saint Francis Xavier's Church and Basilica of Bom Jesus are the famous monuments of important word heritage architecture. Body of Saint Francis has been well preserved at Saint Francis Xavier's Church for centuries and tourists can offer homage to the Saint.

The well known beaches for fun and enjoyment are Calangute beach, Miramar beach, Vagator beach and Anjuna beach. Here you will not be able to resist a temptation of taking a dip in the pleasant waters of Arabian Sea. You may also enjoy the tropical Sun and have a excellent Sun bath.

Goa is also famous for its flora and fauna. National Geographic magazine has compared Goa with Amazon and Congo basins for its rich tropical biodiversity.

Fun and enjoyment is the part of goan life. Every day in Goa is a celebration with music, dance, fun and elation. One of the best way to enjoy one's stay in Goa is to take part in musical parties which are celebrated on the beaches. These parties are known as trance parties and run through out the night.

Goa beach holiday is a excellent destination where you will be enjoy high quality of service, accommodation and cuisine. The good motels and hotels are available in Panjim which is the capital city of Goa. Apart from this motels and hotels you also have choice of staying at various beach resorts.

Various types of treatments and therapies like mud bath, reiki, facials, massages are available at dirt cheap prices which are much lower than what are available in US and Europe.

There are also many ways you can enjoy relaxing activities. The cultural classes in Yoga, painting and photography are also available at very economical rate.

While you are exploring various beaches in Goa, you will find many stalls selling exotic handicrafts, fabrics and sea shell items. Here on these beaches you may engage yourself in daily shopping activity.

Therefore it's no surprise that Goa ranks highly as a excellent Sun holiday destination for European and American tourists.


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funride  says:
2 years ago

I hope to be able to visit Goa some day. My parents visited Goa and other parts of India back in 1990 and they loved it very much. Thumbs up ;)

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