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Goa an unspoilt world of frisky beaches, whistling waves, fragrance of spices & wild parties
Claimed by Indian ethos and inspired from Portuguese acculturation – nothing can beat the magical Goa. It’s a world of frolic, which goes beyond its trance parties, night life, beach mania, and water sports.
The very essence of Goa is submerged in the ‘spiritual backdrop, mouthwatering sea food, vivid carnival, merry-making lifestyle, Goanese cuisine, and glimpse of colonial heritage’.
India gets a new definition amidst Goa, its southern province, and a former Portuguese colony. Beloved and enamored as the ‘Las Vegas of East’ ~ Goa, adds a new flavor and Kaleidoscope to Indian subcontinent.
Goa is beach lover’s paradise, and water sports are every adventurist’s first love. Every Goan beach has its own distinct feel, reputation, traits, and customs. Every beach gives its own style and aura. Some beaches are known for their shacks, some for their hippie culture from sixties, some for their palm-fringed shores, some for their coconut grooves, and some for their flea markets.
Famed Goa Beaches:
- Calangute
- Anjuna
- Baga
- Arambol
- Mandrem
- Vagator
- Candolim
- Varca
- Colva
- Agonda
Goa has claimed its spot as the hot favorite destination, for yoga enthusiasts. Yogis and Yoga masters are embracing the serenity of Goa, and a new culture of yoga retreat centers are trending in Goa. People from across the world, are coming to Goa for spiritual enrichment, learning yoga, and exploring holistic healing.
Goa’s culture exhibits Portuguese panache in its every element. Its baroque architecture, whitewashed churches, crumbling forts, colorful catholic ceremonies, fado music, spectacular churches of Old Goa has myriad tales to share.
Attractions at Goa:
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Church of St. Francis of Assissi
- Maha Laxmi Temple
- Mangeshi Temple
- Shantadurga Temple
- Dudhsagar Falls
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
- Fort Aguada
- The Archaeological Museum
- Naval Aviation Museum
- Casino Royale Goa
Must Try Goan Cuisine & Drink:
- Goan Fish Curry
- Goan Prawn Curry
- Bebinca
- Pork Vindaloo
- Chicken Xacuti
- Goan Nevri
- Feni
- King’s Beer
Facts about Goa:
- Goa is the smallest state of India and is a coastal region
- Panaji is the capital city of Goa
- Vasco da Gama is the largest city of Goa
- Goa has highest GDP per capita in India (compared with all other Indian states)
- Goa is known as the ‘Las Vegas of East’ and is a tourist hotspot
- Every year 2.5 million tourists visit Goa from across the world
- Goa’s population comprises of 65% Hindu and 24% Christian
- The best time to visit Goa is during mid – November to mid – February
How to reach Goa?
Goa is easily accessible by bus, car, train and air. It also has water route connecting its fishing villages.
It’s connected with train and air from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.
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