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Friday, December 4, 2009

Travel Destinations Of 'Goa' India

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Goa, a tropical paradise, it is bathed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. The culture of Goa is a blend of Indian and Iberian: European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples.Apart from the increasing strength of Indian tourists from outside Goa, a large number of western tourists also arrive using the direct-chartered flights to Goa.

Goa is best known for its spectacular beaches and luxurious hotels but there are many old churches, monuments, temples and museums which are worth visting.

Goa is better renowned as the 'Beach Capital' of India. The sun opposite attractive sandy coastlines and the colorful carnival of the location is the foremost affinity of Goa. This location is the most well liked holiday goa location in the world. Therefore the demand for the places to stay is habitually high in this specific spot.beaches in Goa include Anjuna Beach,Arambol Beach,Agonda beach,Aguada Beach,Benaulim Beach,Bogmalo Beach,Baga Beach,Calangute Beach,Cavelossim Beach,colva beach, Candolim Beach, Baga beach Goa etc.

Goa, a tiny green land surrounded by azure waters on the West Coast of India, with its natural picturesque beauty, attractive beaches and famous architectural temples, grand parties and festivals and its rich Anglo-Indian heritage is a great attraction for all tourists.

Travel to Goa and you see the most important places of interests are the beaches of Goa which are filled with millions of tourists every year as visitors all over the world flock to this natural paradise to bathe in the pleasant sun and crystal clear azure-green waters of the sea.


In terms of travel destinations, Goa tours figures among some of the most popular holiday goa spots. Besides being a location for some of the most beautiful beaches in goa, it is also one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia.

Due to the amalgam of cultures, festivals and folklore abound in Goa. It comes as a pleasant surprise that the state has as many Hindu festivals as Christian ones; added to this list is also the festivals of other religious communities.


Goa is famous for its seafood. Fish, prawns, mussels, oysters, crabs and lobster dishes are the speciality of the region. The Goa cuisine is one of the most evolved cuisines of Indian subcontinent. The Konkan, the Potuguese and the Bahamani Nawabi are the various cuisines of Goa. Feni is a popular drink of Goa. The Goa cuisine also reflects separate influence of Hinduism and Christianity.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is an imposing structure of Renaissance architecture. Here the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are enshrined. The Se Cathedral is the largest Cathedral of Asia and is dedicated to St. Catherine. This well-architectured Church is famous for its Golden bell. The oldest of all churches of Goa is Our Lady of Rosary Church. The Church of St. Catejan has a close resemblance with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Other beautiful and well-architectures churches of the state are Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Rachol Seminary and the Church of Mae de Deus at Saligao.

List of Goa hotels :

Aledia Santa Rita Goa - Dando Candolim Bardez Goa Goa 403 515

Bagmalo Beach Resort Goa
- Bogmalo Beach Goa Goa 403806

Bambolim Beach Resort Goa
- Bambolim Goa Goa 403 005

Casa de Boutique Resort Goa - Tivai Vaddo Calangute Bardez Goa 403 516

Cidade De Resort Goa - Vainguinim Beach Goa 403 004

Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort Goa - Survey No 176/1 Varca Village Goa Goa 403 721

Coconut Grove Goa
- Betalbotim Beach Salcette Goa Goa 403 713

Devaaya The Ayurveda & Nature Cure Centre Goa - Divar Island Panaji Goa 403 403

Dolphin Bay Resort Goa
- Quedevelim Reis Magos Verem Coco Beach Goa 403114

Dona Alcina Resort Goa
- Opposite Candolim Health Centre Candolim Bardez Goa 413 716

Dona Sylvia Beach Resort Goa - Mobor Cavelossim Goa 403 731

Holiday Inn Goa - Mobor Beach Cavelossim Salcete Goa 403 731

1 comments:

Unknown said...

Goa’s beaches are very clean and enjoyable. Travel to Goa is a memorable and exciting to any person. It is well connecting with Air as well as by road from all parts of India. Tourists can simply find several flights to Goa from various cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore etc. But always book flights and holiday package from a reliable travel agent to avoid any type of problem.