Goa is a holiday paradise on India's west coast. Come to Goa for an Indian Holiday and you won't be disappointed. Goa has something to offer every tourist. If its sun, sand and sea that you're looking for, Goa's got it all in abundance. Miles of golden sandy expanses stretch along the west coast of India, beside the Arabian Sea. The rolling waves wash the beaches of Goa, on which sunbathers, holiday travelers and the local residents of Goa relax and have the time of their lives.
Goa India, is famous the world over for the unique charm of its beaches. The famous beaches Calangute, Miramar, Dona Paula, Agonda, Aguada, Benaulim and Colva to name a few, were sought after by hippies and flower children in the 1970's. Today India Goa's beaches attract international tourists who seek a place to relax and unwind in the sunny weather of Goa India.
The dance parties on the beaches and the carnivals and festivals in Goa provide many occasions for party lovers to dance and have fun to their hearts content.
If its history and culture that interests you, Goa has many historic churches and colonial buildings. Panaji the capital of Goa has lots to offer a tourist with an interest in history and architecture. The colonial monuments built by the Portuguese in Goa India, make a fascinating tour. With fabulous beaches, cultural attractions and warm and friendly people, there can no better place than Goa for your Indian Holiday.
When to Go
September to May
Famous Tourist Attractions
Panaji :
It is the capital of Goa and has many tourist attractions of Goa. It is situated on the banks of River Mandovi. Panaji has many renowned Churches and buildings built in Gothic style. The must see of the Panaji are the Chapel of St. Sebastian, The church devoted to our Lady of Immaculate Conception, the Goa State Museum, the Secretariat building, the statue of Abbe Faria.
Old Goa :
Old Goa is the home of many old and famous churches. 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 are among the those old churches. The holy Basilica of Bom Jesus is a famous pilgrimage for Roman Catholics.
Mahalaxami Temple :
It is the very famous place of worship for Hindus in Goa devoted to Goddess Laxami, goddess of wealth.
Mangeshi Temple :
It is the very famous temple of Goa.
Se Cathedral: Very good example of Portuguese-Gothic architecture. It is known to be the largest church in Goa.
Beaches of Goa :
The major tourist attractions of Goa are its beaches. The Calangute, Fort Aguada beach, Vagatore beach, Anjuana beach, Baga beach, Candolim beach, Vasco Da Gama beach, Bogmalo beach, Colva beach, Dona Paula beach, Miramar beach, Majorda beach, Varca beach are the most frequently visited by the tourists and the local both.
Another tourist attraction of Goa is its festive life. Evening cruises in Mandovi River with local songs, exotic Goan seafood, and the Goan festivals are the add-ons of the tourist attractions in Goa.
Nightlife & Entertainment
Over the last two years a lot more of English movies come to Goa, should you wish to catch any head to Inox in Panaji. Goa also has a very rich tiatar (theatre) circuit though most plays here are in Marathi or Konkani.There's Zanzibar the beach shack on Baga which is very close to Tito's that's started to look good. Titos and Mambo's are of course on everyone list to party at, but off late the crowds here are not that happening. In Anjuna, there's Paradiso, where one can swing into the early hours with some great rave music.
