Beautiful views of golden sand on the beaches, blue waters of the sea, the sylvan forests, Palm-swathed hills, islands, and riverine waters are some of visual wonder which Goa generously and continuously keeps unfolding. Add to this the tang of fish-curry rice, the pleasure of discovering a crab under a stone, the moistened sips of cocum, and walking on a beach full of crisp seashells. This is where the mind stops thinking and the heart begins to talk! In monsoon this hundred-kilometre coastline becomes a fantasyland. On one side stands the palm trees swaying in the wind, and on the other is the vast Indian Ocean greeting you. This and much more is the attraction of Goa. Situated on the western coast of India, Goa is split into North Goa with Panaji the capital city and South Goa with Vasco da Gama and Margao in it. Historically, a part of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC, it has been under the influence of Satavahanas, Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur, Chalukyans, Vijaynagar, and finally under Alfonso de Albuquerque the Portuguese who invaded Goa in 1510. They ruled till 1961, when the Indian forces liberated it amd made it a part of the Republic of India.
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Goa Facts:

• Area 3,702 sq. km
• Population 1,169,793
• Altitude Sea level
• Languages Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English
• Best time to visit October to February
• STD Code 0832


Tourist Attractions in Goa

Goa is often referred to locally as ”Goa Dourada,” (”Golden Goa”) for its beaches, waterfalls, forts, churches, seminaries, and caves. The beaches including Dona Paula, Colva, Calangute, Anjuna, Miramar, and Vagator are among the best beaches around the world. Churches and forts in Old Goa take the visitor to it antiquity. Goa also has a rich floral and faunal legacy making it a complete destination.

Tourist Attractions around Goa

The state of Goa is full is full of medieval and colonial architecture, wildlife, lakes, and rivers. The wildlife sanctuaries though not among the best but the relative serenity and better tourist facilities make up for that. Molem Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli, and Bondla are the wild heritage that Goa offers. Temple of Tambdi Surla is among few religious structures that survived Portuguese onslaught. Mayem Lake is the favourite escape of the locals.



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