A Tour To Goa India

The word Goa or Gomantak means 'land of thefullest after the monsoon rains.
Gods' is also known as "Aparant" or "Shurparak" isChurches of Goa
spread between the Sahyadri mountains andThe famous and magnificent churches of Goa are
Sindhusagar. The history of the sacred land oflargely a legacy of Portuguese colonization. Some
Gomantak is well described in Sahyadri Khand offamous 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 likeThe 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 theFrancis of Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of
Portuguese. This land was liberated by the IndianMary Immaculate Conception etc.
Army on December 19, 1961 from the PortugueseTemples of Goa
and became Union Territory of India along with theGoa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh
enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 GoaMaharudra Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri
was conferred statehood and became the one ofChandreshwar Temple, Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri
28th states of the Indian Republic.Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri
Major Tourist AttractionMangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple.click
Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full of major rivershere 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 WildlifeChapora, Sal and Talpona formed the island of
Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem Wildlifewaterways enhance its beauty and romance abounds
Sanctuary which lie in the eastern forested hilly areasin 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 offersCuisine of Goa
multiple options for beach lover. Some of the famousCuisine 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 arefish, 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 andmussels, and oysters are used to make a variety of
Palolem are located in the south. Some other touristcurries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh
attractions are as:seafood, dried and salted fish dishes are also available.
Fort AguadaSeason to visit
Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and structuresThe 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 Waterfallmonsoon with sudden downpours and tropical
These exotic waterfalls are major attraction ofthunderstorms. However, during the monsoon Goa is
tourists located in the Western Ghats is trulyprobably the most sought-after tourist destination
breathtaking, particularly when the falls are at theirwith greenery sprouting all around.