Goa Tourist Guide For All

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Goa is India’s smallest state. It is India’s richest state too with its GDP per capita more than double the whole country’s GDP Per Capita. The state also has among the best infrastructure in the country. This might be due to the fact that Goa has always been a popular tourist destination, mainly international vacationers.
Where is Goa?
Goa is situated in the southwestern coastal region of India. This region is known as the Konkan Coast and Goa is famous for its many spectacular beaches.
About Goa
Goa’s main industry is the tourism industry, and it attracts a huge number of international and domestic tourists. The main attractions are its many beaches, the Portuguese Churches and Nature Reserves on the Western Ghats.
Goa is a melting pot of different cultures. The history of Goa goes back a long time. It even finds mention in the ancient Indian Epics like the Mahabharata where it is referred to as Gomanta. Goa came under ...
... Portuguese rule in the 16th Century and remained a Portuguese Colony until 1961, when it was annexed to India along with Daman and Diu. It was a Union Territory until the late 1980s. In 1987, Goa became India’s 25th state.
Major Cities and Towns
The Portuguese influence is evident in many aspects of Goa’s cultural and social spectrum. The largest city is Goa is Vasco Da Gama. The Capital is Panaji. Margao, where the Portuguese landed initially still exhibits heavy influence of Portuguese culture.
Goa is divided into two districts – North Goa and South Goa. . The headquarters of North Goa is Panaji. Margao is the South Goa headquarters.
Goa Culture
Goa is a multi-cultural state with predominantly Hindu and Christian population. It is a state known for its religious harmony. The main festivals in Goa are Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas and Easter. Goa’s official language is Konkani, while Marathi is a second language of communication.
Places to See in Goa
Goa is identified with its wonderful beaches. It is a coastal state and the beaches are indeed a huge attraction. But there is more to Goa then just the sand and sea.
Goa has two world heritage sites. One is the Bom Jesus Basilica containing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The other World heritage Site are some specific churches and convents in Old Goa or Velha Goa, a city in North Goa.
Besides these, there are many other places like the Anjunem Dam, the Arvalem Waterfalls and Caves, the Carambolim Lake, the Chapoli Dam, the Chapora Fort, the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Pequeno Island or Bat Island.
How to Reach Goa
Goa being a popular tourist destination is easy to reach from most major cities in India. You can fly to Goa from Mumbai Bangalore, Chennai etc.The Konkan Railway network connects Goa to various parts of India. You can reach Goa by train from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum etc.
While traveling by bus, it is easier to reach major cities in neighboring states like Bangalore, Mumbai Pune etc and then get a bus to Goa.Goa is a coastal region. You chose to take a pleasant cruise to Goa from places like Mumbai.