Goa - the tiny emerald land on the western coastline of India is the most favourite hangout of the tourists coming from all over. This former Portuguese colony reflects the glory of the past as well as the presents. Temples and churches mingle with forts and the ruins of ages gone by. A tropical paradise, Goa is enchanting all year round, especially during the monsoon, which has its own magic. Golden and galvanizing Goa has much to offer to the tourists. Goa is today the most loved holiday destination of the International as well as the domestic travellers.

Goa Attractions
» Goa Carnival :
Celebrated in the month of February, Goa Carnival is one must see event in Goa. Usually large number of tourists visit Goa during this time of the year.

» Goa Beaches :
Goa with long coastline encompasses extensive number of beaches for the beach combers. Right from the north to the south, the entire coastline of Goa boasts of beautiful palm fringed, sun kissed beaches, just an ideal spot to laze around and relax. Some of the best known beaches in Goa are Baga, Anjuna, Canlangute, etc.

» Goa Churches :
Goa boasts of numerous ancient and modern churches dotting across its tiny landscape. Many of these churches in this Indian state of Goa are outstanding and exemplary cases of Christian architecture.

» Anjuna Flea Market :
The Flea market organised at Anjuna Beach in Goa every Wednesday is a major attraction among tourists. Anjuna Flea market is a huge market spread across the Anjuna beach wherein you will find just about anything to everything.

» Monuments in Goa :
Goa has a rich collection of forts, churches and temples. Many of its structures still carries a Portuguese style, one of its kind. The kind of architecture that has been executed in building these monuments is something that Goa can be proud of.

» Temples in Goa :
Goa has large number of amazing temples, each temple being distinct in its own way. As history goes, after the Portugese established power in Goa, many Goan temples were destroyed giving way to unique form of expression of western Portuguese Baroque.

» Water Sports Activities :
Goa is blessed with extensive line of beautiful and captivating beaches. Most of which offer some very interesting water sports activities. You can engage in wind-surfing, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, and more.

Getting There
» By Air :
Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco da Gama. Indian Airlines has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.

» By Rail :
It is not difficult to reach Goa by trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Railway that connects Margao and Vasco da Gama to major cities in India.

» By Road :
Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji.