The golden holiday destination of Goa is often referred to as the Pearl of the East. The palm-fringed beaches, coconut canopies, ferry rides, fabulous folk music, the ancient temples and the gothic churches add to the glory of Goa. The captivating combination of the Sun, sand and the sea makes Goa the picture perfect spot for rejuvenation. |  |
Goa - Tourist Attractions
Goa is the land of beautiful beaches, forts, churches, waterfalls, seminaries, and caves. It is heaven on Earth. Amongst the many beaches at Goa is the freak capital of the world, Anjuna. With the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market, the hippie era can be relived at Anjuna. Then the beauty and peace of the nature can be enjoyed at Calangute, which is another major tourist attraction at Goa. In South Goa at a distance of mere two kilometers are the Colva and the Benaulim beaches. The slow paced beaches are breathtakingly beautiful. The Dona Paula beach, Vagator and Chapora are other beaches worth visiting.
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Besides the beautiful beaches Goa boasts of wondrous waterfalls too. Tourists throng to the Dudhsagar and Arvalem waterfalls. Then there are the rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem that happen to be prime attractions. For the more pious tourists Goa offers the Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol seminary. Then there is the church dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and the Chapel of St. Sebastian at the capital city of Panaji, the Se Cathedral an the holy shrine of Basilica of Bom Jesus, 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 in Old Goa. The Fort Aguada and the Terekhol Fort are other places of interest. For the art lovers the Goa State Museum, the Secretariat, the statue of Abbe Faria and the Kerkar Art Complex are must visits. |
The international airport at Dabolim caters to the air transport to Goa. The Margao and Vasco Da Gama stations connect Goa with the other important cities of India and the excellent road network links Goa with Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Goa - Hotels
There are enough decent accommodation options in Goa and the scene is getting better every passing day. There are a number of star category hotels catering to the needs of tourists coming to explore Goa or interesting in exploring the scenic region around.
Goa - Hotel Reservations
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