INTRODUCTION TO GOA : Best Tourist Place for India
Goa is definitely the best tourist place for India. "The pearl
of the east," Goa is known for its Gothic churches, crumbling forts,
palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, bubbly folk music…
the list is endless! With its 131-km-long coastline, Goa is an important
locale in every tourist's itinerary. Sun, sand and sea being the
major attractions, Goa is a perfect heaven for the ones who need
and want relaxation. Goa Beach Resorts always add to the fun.
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS IN GOA: Best Tourist Place for India
Goa, the best tourist place for India offers several tourist attractions.
Beaches and churches are the key tourist attractions in Goa. Christian
Pilgrimage tours and Goan Carnival attract numerous visitors. In
the local dialect, Goa is often referred to as "Goa Dourada," (meaning
"Golden Goa") because of its beaches, forts, churches, waterfalls,
seminaries, and caves. Today, Goa Beach Resorts are attractions
in themselves.
"The
queen of Indian beaches," Calangute is a stretch of 7 km. Baga
beach is a handy commuting point to Anjuna. At a distance of 7 km
from Panaji is the beach of Dona Paula, which is a good site for
relaxation and sunbathing. At a distance of 6 km away from Margao
is another beach, Colva, which offers good accommodation. Calangute,
Baga, Candolim, Colva are dominated by package tourism. Anjuna,
the traditional rave center is popular with the bag packers. Benaulim
falls between hype and hip, and is filled with beach shacks and
low-key Goa beach resorts. Arambol in the north and Palolem in the
south are idyllic by nature. Other famous beaches include Miramar
and Agonda. Goa Beach Resorts along these beaches in Goa are excellent
accommodation options.
The
Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfall attract many tourists
every year. The rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also
worth mentioning. The Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol
seminary attract the religious minded travelers.
While nature has been so generous to Goa, man too has contributed
a lot to Goa's beauty. The strong Roman Catholic community, with
the active support of the erstwhile Portuguese rulers, has had a
number of churches built in this picturesque locale. In Panaji,
one must visit the church dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception,
and the Chapel of St. Sebastian. No doubt that Christian Pilgrimage
tours to Goa are so popular. The Goa State Museum, the Secretariat,
the statue of Abbe Faria in the capital is a must see for lovers
of art. The largest of the churches in Goa, the Se Cathedral is
in Old Goa and is flocked by thousands of tourists every year. The
holy shrine of Basilica of Bom Jesus, also in Old Goa, houses the
mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is a famous pilgrimage
center among the Roman Catholic world. Most Christian Pilgrimage
tours include visits to these churches of Goa.
Other
famous churches are the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi,
Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine Ruins, Church and
Convent of St. Monica, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St.
Anthony and Chapel of St. Catherine-all of which are in Old Goa.
Fort Aguada is worth a visit to savor the nostalgia of the Portuguese
regime, especially in its lighthouse and the Aguada jail. Terekhol
Fort in the Arambol beach has been now converted to a hotel. The
Museum of Christian Art in Rachol Seminary and church and the Braganza
House near Margao are also worth a visit. Besides these, to get
a glimpse of the Hindu population in Goa, one has to visit Ponda.
The Kerkar Art Complex in south Calangute is also an important tourist
center. The Wednesday flea market at Anjuna is an important trading
center for handicrafts from Kashmir to Gujarat.
HOW TO REACH
BY AIR - Goa's international airport is Dabolim, at a distance
of 29 km from Panaji, on the coast near Vasco da Gama. Most domestic
airlines operate here apart from the chartered private airlines
operating from UK and Germany. Getting round the place is quite
easy several ferry services are also available. We would provide
you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations
and also for the intercity drives too.
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"The
queen of Indian beaches," Calangute is a stretch of 7 km. Baga
beach is a handy commuting point to Anjuna. At a distance of 7 km
from Panaji is the beach of Dona Paula, which is a good site for
relaxation and sunbathing. At a distance of 6 km away from Margao
is another beach, Colva, which offers good accommodation. Calangute,
Baga, Candolim, Colva are dominated by package tourism. Anjuna,
the traditional rave center is popular with the bag packers. Benaulim
falls between hype and hip, and is filled with beach shacks and
low-key Goa beach resorts. Arambol in the north and Palolem in the
south are idyllic by nature. Other famous beaches include Miramar
and Agonda. Goa Beach Resorts along these beaches in Goa are excellent
accommodation options. 
The
Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfall attract many tourists
every year. The rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also
worth mentioning. The Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol
seminary attract the religious minded travelers.
Other
famous churches are the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi,
Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine Ruins, Church and
Convent of St. Monica, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St.
Anthony and Chapel of St. Catherine-all of which are in Old Goa.
Fort Aguada is worth a visit to savor the nostalgia of the Portuguese
regime, especially in its lighthouse and the Aguada jail. Terekhol
Fort in the Arambol beach has been now converted to a hotel. The
Museum of Christian Art in Rachol Seminary and church and the Braganza
House near Margao are also worth a visit. Besides these, to get
a glimpse of the Hindu population in Goa, one has to visit Ponda.
The Kerkar Art Complex in south Calangute is also an important tourist
center. The Wednesday flea market at Anjuna is an important trading
center for handicrafts from Kashmir to Gujarat. 
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