Goa Tours Packages - The state
of Goa is located on the western
coast of India in the coastal
belt called Konkan.
Goa Trips has a spirit that goes deep
into history, rich culture and
some of the most attractive natural
scenery that India has to
The outstanding picturesque beauty
and the architectural finery of
its temples, churches and old
houses have made Goa one of the
most famous destinations of the
world.
In Hindu mythology, Lord Parshuram
who is an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu is believed to have created
Goa.
Goa Trips has a unique lifestyle, different
from the rest of India as it has
variety of races, religions and
cultures of East and West residing
and mingling together over the
centuries.
Hindu and Catholic
communities constitute almost
the entire population, with minority
representation of Muslims and
other religions.
The vast area of the Arabian Sea
on the west forms the splendid
coastline for which Goa Trips is famous.
Goa India has a coastline of about hundred
kilometers with some of the most
beautiful beaches in the world.
The stunning yellow sands and
the serene Arabian Sea views can
make time stand still. Goan beaches
are magnetic and addictive.
Terekhol Mandovi, Zuari,
Chapora, Sal and Talpona are
the rivers which merge their way
through Goa forming the waterways
used to transport Iron and Manganese
ore to Mormugao Harbour. These
waterways form estuaries, creeks
and bays on the coast, breaking
the sandy, palm-fringed coastline
be.
Panaji is
the capital of Goa located on
the banks of the Mandovi River
and Vasco. An international airport
is located at Dabolim near Vasco.
The sea and rivers of Goa thrive
in seafood like prawns, mackerels,
sardines, crabs and lobsters.
English, Konkani
and Marathi are the most widely
spoken languages in Goa India. The national
language Hindi is understood here.
Goan cuisine is a blend of different
influences over the centuries.
The staple food of Goa is fish
and rice, both among the Hindus
and the Catholics.
Goa has been a major destination
on the schedule of international
and domestic tourists since the
sixties.
Other than its unique beaches,
Goa is also known for its churches,
which are built in synergy of
Portuguese, European and Indo-European
style of architecture
The
Carnival is an integral
part of the Portuguese heritage
of the state of Goa. The carnival
symbolizes the fun-loving culture
that is a feature of Goa. The
previous rulers as a loud celebration
in which flour, eggs, oranges,
lemons, mud introduced it.
The tourist season in Goa India begins
in September and carries on till
March. The weather in these months
is dry and pleasant.
By end of June, Goa receives the
Indian monsoon with abrupt downpours
and tropical thunderstorms. It
is also during the monsoon that
Goa is the most beautiful, with
vegetation developing all around.
Besides the natural beauty, the
wonderful beaches and sunshine,
travelers love the laid-back,
serene, and friendly nature of
the Goan people.
