Goa
Goa is a land of amazing contrast. Tangible & intangible heritage, human endeavour and natural wonders, music & stillness. No other place in the world lets you discover so many worlds in the space of few hours. Flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west coast and imposing Sahyadri mountains on the East, the Goan landscapes rises from sea-level to a towering 1022 metres. Several rivers crisscross the state and add to its natural beauty. Goa is one of the best beach destinations in Indian tourist circuit visited by both Domestic & International visitors.
Goa is an enchanting land blessed with exotic landscapes, silvery golden beaches, green hills, mouth-watering sea food and other tangible and intangible allures. A travel to Goa refreshes the physical body as well as the mind & soul. The state of Goa, is famous for its beaches and places of worship, and tourism is its primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists. This relatively small state is situated on the western coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is better known to the world as a former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil.
Influenced by over 450 years of Portuguese rule and Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different representation of the country to foreign visitors. Until 1961 it was under the Portuguese rule and only in 1987 statehood was conferred to Goa.
Goa lies on the western coast of India, the tiny emerald land of Goa lies on the slopes of the Western Ghat. The small young state is a renowned beach destination in the world. People travel to Goa in hundreds and thousands of numbers. It is the smallest state in India by area, but is famous for its beaches, churches and architecture. Goa is visited by a huge number of international as well as domestic tourists every year. Goa can be reached conveniently from any part of the country and is well connected by air, rail and road network.