Goa Holiday

A magnificient mix of Indian and Baroque architecture set in a tropical landscape. The deities living side by side in their temples, churches and Mosques. This is GOA.

There's very little room and glory left in trying to introduce India's proverbial and not merely its demographic beach destination. Goa spans over 3,702 sq kms, lining India's west coast and housing mellow people and an innate holiday culture. Realising that eco-tourism is imperative, both for the ecological sustenance of the destination as well as for presenting Goa in a unique manner to the demanding international tourists, the state tourism board has been aggressively pursuing the cause of eco-tourism. This has lent a completely new flavour to a destination otherwise renowned as India's premium beach retreat.

Goa is definitely the hot-spot tourist destination in India and a perfect heaven for those who need and seek relaxation. It is referred to as the 'Pearl of the East' for its breathtakingly beautiful sun-baked beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, Gothic churches, crumbling forts, ferry rides, Goa carnival, bubbly folk music… the list is endless!

The local language is Konkani .Konkani is a term used to refer both to a language and to an Indian ethnic group. The word derives from "kum", meaning 'Mother Earth' and "Kana", meaning 'dust' or 'atom'. The Konkani have been principally a farming community through most of their history, though now moving increasingly towards tourism.
Tourist Attraction
Beaches in Goa
Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. Goa beaches have been accepted as a matter of life, there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of sun, sand, water and sports facilities that include from water scooters to water gliding. To add on, you can shake your legs for some time with a glass of feni or beer, engaged in shopping on the beachside, or have midnight bonfire on the beach. The only problem will be - which beach to head for.
Anjuna Beach, Goa
Calangute Beach, Goa
Baga Beach, Goa
Colva Beach, Goa

Other Attraction
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. 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.

Fort Aguada is worth a visit to savour 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
Access
Air: Goa (Dabolim Airport) is connected by Indian Airlines and Air India to Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Delhi, Chennai and Ahmedabad. Private airlines also operate flights to Goa.
Rail: Vasco-da-Gama and Margoa are connected by train with Bangalore, Belgaum, Hospet, Hubli and Hyderabad and via Miraj to Mumbai, Delhi and Agra.
Road: Panaji, the capital of Goa, is connected by road to Bangalore-598 kms, Belgaum-157 km, Mumbai-594 km, Gokarn-154 km, Hospet-315 km, Hubli-184 km, Karwar-103 km, Kolhapur-246 km, Malwan-150 km, Mangalore-371 kms, Mysore-696 kms, Pune-458 kms, Ratnagiri-263 kms, Vengurla-73 kms etc.