| olidays has an unusual diversity in its entire forms - | | | | options for beach lover. Some of the famous beaches |
| people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, | | | | are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, |
| dialects, cuisine and physiography variously known as | | | | Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar are located in the North |
| “Pearl of the Orient” and a | | | | of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, |
| “Tourist Paradise” is located on the | | | | Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem are located in the |
| western coast of India in the coastal belt known as | | | | south. Some other tourist attractions are as: |
| Konkan bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the | | | | Fort Aguada |
| north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while | | | | Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and structures |
| the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. The land of | | | | built by the Portuguese rulers. |
| Goa India Tour is endowed with scenic beauty, the | | | | Dudhsagar Waterfall |
| architectural splendours of its temples, churches and | | | | These exotic waterfalls are major attraction of tourists |
| old houses, meeting point of races, confluence of | | | | located in the Western Ghats is truly breathtaking, |
| West and East, warm and tolerant nature of the | | | | particularly when the falls are at their fullest after the |
| people. Goa Tour offers several tourist attractions | | | | monsoon rains. |
| such as its beaches, forts, churches, waterfalls, | | | | Churches of Goa |
| seminaries, and caves which have renamed Goa as | | | | The famous and magnificent churches of Goa are |
| “Goa Dourada” that mean | | | | largely a legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some |
| “Golden Goa” in the local dialect. | | | | famous churches of tourist attractions are Se |
| History | | | | Cathedral Church, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine, |
| The word Goa or Gomantak means ‘land of | | | | The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis |
| the Gods’ is also known as | | | | Magos Church, St. Cajetan Church, Church of St. |
| “Aparant” or “Shurparak” | | | | Francis of Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of |
| is spread between the Sahyadri mountains and | | | | Mary Immaculate Conception etc. |
| Sindhusagar. The history of the sacred land of | | | | Temples of Goa |
| Gomantak is well described in Sahyadri Khand of | | | | Goa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh |
| Skandha Purana, the ancient text of Hindu religion. | | | | Maharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri |
| Since then various dynasties have ruled Goa like | | | | Chandreshwar Temple, Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri |
| Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, | | | | Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri |
| Bahamani, Muslims and most famously the Portuguese. | | | | Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple. |
| This land was liberated by the Indian Army on | | | | Rivers of Goa |
| December 19, 1961 from the Portuguese and became | | | | The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, |
| Union Territory of India along with the enclaves of | | | | Chapora, Sal and Talpona formed the island of |
| Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred | | | | waterways enhance its beauty and romance abounds |
| statehood and became the one of 28th states of the | | | | in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and |
| Indian Republic. | | | | lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e Panaji is situated |
| Major Tourist Attraction | | | | on the Mandovi River. |
| Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full of major rivers | | | | Cuisine of Goa |
| like Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona; | | | | Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different cultures endures |
| wildlife sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, | | | | over many centuries. Goa food means the famous |
| Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife | | | | fish, curry, rice and feni package. Seafood such as |
| Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem Wildlife | | | | prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams, ladyfish, |
| Sanctuary which lie in the eastern forested hilly areas | | | | mussels, and oysters are used to make a variety of |
| of the state. Travelers to Goa love the laid-back, | | | | curries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh seafood, |
| peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the people. Goa | | | | dried and salted fish dishes are also available. |
| is famous for Beach Tourism which offers multiple | | | | |