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About Goa Tourism
India's smallest state Goa is located on the western coast of the country, adjoining the Arabian Sea, which provides the beach holidays that Goa is internationally famous for. The states of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south and east surround Goa. Together with the coastal stretches of these states, Goa is part of a larger cultural region known as Konkan. Northern Goa
is more populated and urban, while the south is more forested. Beaches
apart, rice fields and coconut plantations dominate the landscape.
However, tourism is Goa's main industry. For 450 years Goa was a Portuguese colony until taken over by India
in 1961. This heritage is still apparent in the architecture of its
churches and old houses, and the culture of its towns, which is very
distinct from the rest of India. In the Catholic world Goa is important as the place
Not just about sunny beaches and night life and New Years...
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Pica Peixe by the Zuari riverside, Vasco Inn, Kandeel in Madgaon, Sunflower beach shack at Baga just to name a few ....
One of the most..
Activities & things to do
Anything from eating out, partying hard, shopping, watersports, trekking, sea swimming or just sunbathing apart from pilgrimage for Christians and Hin..
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc
By train, Madgaon, Karmali or Thivim lead to Madgaon / Vasco-da-Gama, Old Goa / Panaji and Mapusa respectively.
The Dabolim is the only airport and i..
Goa as we all no is one of the favourite tourist destinations in India n is famous outside India also. I loved the place when I went for first time . ..
I had been to Goa with my family and friends...It was an awesome experience..stayed in Sun Villages and Resort,Arpora in North Goa..best holiday of my..
Useful Links for GoaGoa Travel Article - Come to Goa. Change your mind. Change your way. Goa is about Beaches, parties, Sea food and what not.Goa Blog - Goa India beaches are amongst worlds best tourism destinations to enjoy your holidays. Goa Blog brings to you updates on Goa News, Photos, Parties, Hotels and Resorts, Goas Art and Culture and Politics.Goa Government - Goa Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.Goa Tourism - Goa Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Beaches in Goa, Places of Interest in Goa, Lists of Hotels in Goa and Historic places in Goa.Weather - Weather forecast for Goa with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.Latest from Goa - Know whats happening in Goa. Latest stories, news, blog, events in goa, Beaches in Goa, Churches in Goa etc.,
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