| The word Goa or Gomantak means 'land of the | | | | fullest after the monsoon rains. |
| Gods' is also known as "Aparant" or "Shurparak" is | | | | Churches of Goa |
| spread between the Sahyadri mountains and | | | | The famous and magnificent churches of Goa are |
| Sindhusagar. The history of the sacred land of | | | | largely a legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some |
| Gomantak is well described in Sahyadri Khand of | | | | famous churches of tourist attractions are Se |
| Skandha Purana, the ancient text of Hindu religion. | | | | Cathedral Church, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine, |
| Since then various dynasties have ruled Goa like | | | | The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis |
| Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, | | | | Magos Church, St. Cajetan Church, Church of St. |
| Bahamani, Muslims and most famously the | | | | Francis of Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of |
| Portuguese. This land was liberated by the Indian | | | | Mary Immaculate Conception etc. |
| Army on December 19, 1961 from the Portuguese | | | | Temples of Goa |
| and became Union Territory of India along with the | | | | Goa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh |
| enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa | | | | Maharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri |
| was conferred statehood and became the one of | | | | Chandreshwar Temple, Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri |
| 28th states of the Indian Republic. | | | | Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri |
| Major Tourist Attraction | | | | Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple.click |
| Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full of major rivers | | | | here for Online Hotel Booking |
| like Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona; | | | | Rivers of Goa |
| wildlife sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, | | | | The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, |
| Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife | | | | Chapora, Sal and Talpona formed the island of |
| Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem Wildlife | | | | waterways enhance its beauty and romance abounds |
| Sanctuary which lie in the eastern forested hilly areas | | | | in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and |
| of the state. Travelers to Goa love the laid-back, | | | | lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e Panaji is situated |
| peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the people. | | | | on the Mandovi River. |
| Goa is famous for Beach Tourism which offers | | | | Cuisine of Goa |
| multiple options for beach lover. Some of the famous | | | | Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different cultures endures |
| beaches are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, | | | | over many centuries. Goa food means the famous |
| Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar are | | | | fish, curry, rice and feni package. Seafood such as |
| located in the North of Goa while Majorda, | | | | prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams, ladyfish, |
| Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and | | | | mussels, and oysters are used to make a variety of |
| Palolem are located in the south. Some other tourist | | | | curries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh |
| attractions are as: | | | | seafood, dried and salted fish dishes are also available. |
| Fort Aguada | | | | Season to visit |
| Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and structures | | | | The weather gets fairly hot around May and by the |
| built by the Portuguese rulers. | | | | end of June, Goa receives the full blast of the Indian |
| Dudhsagar Waterfall | | | | monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical |
| These exotic waterfalls are major attraction of | | | | thunderstorms. However, during the monsoon Goa is |
| tourists located in the Western Ghats is truly | | | | probably the most sought-after tourist destination |
| breathtaking, particularly when the falls are at their | | | | with greenery sprouting all around. |