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A Tour To Goa India

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



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