Goa-The Paradise on earth

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Looking for a picture perfect holiday? Your search ends here at the gorgeous land of Sun, Sand and Sea- Goa. The holiday destination offers you the best in the world. The most breathtakingly beautiful beaches, the confluence of the East and the West let the holiday be the best time of your life. The balmy beaches of India are perfect escapade for the fun loving holiday seekers. The young state of Goa certainly happens to be the beach capital of the country. It is ideally situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula. The Terekhol River in the north separates Goa from its neighbor Maharashtra. The Western Ghats lie in the east and the Arabian Sea in the West.

Visualize yourself walking bare feet on the soft, golden sands while the sea breeze caressing you. The beaches are the feathers in Goa's cap. The world- dazzling stretches of golden sand edging the aquamarine expanse of the Arabian Sea are the beaches. At the Anjuna beach you will spot the magnificent Albuquerque Mansion, which is flanked by octagonal towers. Then the assorted seashells at the Siridao beach will be as much fun as the white sand fringed with coconut palms along the Colava beach. for boating speedboats and pedaloes you must head towards Dona Paula. South Goa offers some of the most magnificent and pristine beaches to the travelers. The ever-mushrooming resorts, hotels, beach huts, bars, restaurants, and souvenir stalls have not overtaken the natural beauty of Goa.

You must check out the major attractions of Goa that comprise of exquisite churches, ancient temples, adventurous forts, wildlife preserves and the lovely lakes besides the breathtakingly beautiful beaches. You may customize your itinerary too as per your personal interests.

Churches in Goa are the most prominent legacy of the Portuguese, you may visit the world renowned Basilica of Bom Jesus or appreciate the decorative paintwork & woodcarving & inlaid floor at Convent & Church of St. Francis of Assisi. The Church of our Lady of the Rosary presents the beautiful amalgamation of the European and Indian styles. Then are the ancient temples in Goa like the Shiva temple of Shri Mangesh and the Shri Mahalsa, a Vishnu temple are near the capital of Goa. The 500-year-old temple of Shri Bhagavati is the place to be at during Dusshera days. You may pay your homage at the temple dedicated to Lord Maruti at Mapusa for protection from evil forces. The other noteworthy fact about Goa is that one-third of the land is covered with forests and boasts of four wildlife sanctuaries. You may catch up with the sambar and the Wild boar at the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, which lies in the foothills of the Western Ghats. Then comes the heaven for ornithologists and bird watchers the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary that is home to several species of local and migratory birds. The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary form the other wildlife covers in Goa.

Any time of the year Goa, is fun and laid back. This makes Goa the perfect holiday destination in all the seasons and for all the reasons. It experiences lovely and relaxing climate always. The visit will be as memorable with the summers on the golden sands as with the winters in the warm waters. The more adventurous of you may indulge in water sports like water skiing, para sailing, diving, gliding et al while on holiday at Goa. You may even hire the required equipment to advent and explore the sea. Well all the swimmers, anglers, water sports buffs and sunbathers are sure to have the time of their life on the holiday to Goa.

The fusion of the East and the West is best seen at Goa. In fact it is the charming combination of beaches, culture, architectural heritage and wildlife make Goa the supreme travel destination. The Christmas is celebrated in the same manner as Diwali, the spirits are as high at the Carnival as on Shivratri. The fun and frolic never ends, Goa seems to be hosting a big party all the time though it is the The celebration of the Carnival and the Shigmo that see the maximum number of tourists. You may sip at the Beer or the traditional drink of Feni, made from cashew or coconut. From the Portuguese love songs to hard rock though the nightclub circuit are just like other metros of India. The soothing guitar or the piano adds to the magic of the waves. That is what holidays are for, eat, drink and be merry!

How can a holiday tour be complete without shopping? Goa has several shops making items easily available for the tourists. Right from Carpets to Papier Mache, Textiles and Silk to Wood Carvings, you name the souvenir items and Goa has them. The traditional crafts of Goa like Pottery, terra cotta, bamboo and jewelry will not fail to entice you from buying them. You may even pick up items made from seashells that remind you of your gorgeous holidays in Goa. You may check out the restored Goan houses that make up for the best of lifestyle and fashion shops in Goa.

The beach capital of India is well connected through air, aqua, rail and road. The Indian Airlines (domestic) and the Air India (international) have frequent flights to Goa. Then there are the charted private airlines that operate from Germany and UK. In terms of connectivity through train, the Konkan railways unite the Margoa and the Vasco do Gama stations with the other major cities of India namely, delhi, mumbai and bangalore. The bus services provided by the transport corporations of the three different states of Goa, Maharastra and Karnataka make Goa easily accessible by road. Further the boat service between Mumbai and Panaji offer the accessibility through water. For local transport the car rental services are easily available. The two wheelers rides are other fun options to enjoy the holiday at Goa besides the ferry services.

The holiday travel packages offer a variety of options for the tourists. The cruise on the Santa Monica yatch will be as zestful as the song and dance along the Mandovi River. On your holiday trip to Goa you may even catch a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the land. The archaeological museum & portrait gallery, the archive museums of goa form the crux of the treasure troves besides the many art galleries in Goa.

We have exclusive travel packages and holiday offers for Goa that satisfies your desire to go on a Goa Travel to the fullest.

For the ultimate holiday experience we offer the Goa extravagance. The travel services will make all the comforts and conveniences close at hand. We at Goa india Hotels will help you plan the entire holiday. For all the information pertaining to getting there, staying where, expecting what will be duly answered before the commencement of the tour. Let us be your one stop for the complete travel guide to Goa. What are you waiting for? Grab your sunscreen and take your pick for the activities you would love to indulge in and the spots that are to be visited. Holiday at the paradise on Earth Goa!