Goa - Destination You Can Not Ignore On Holidays To India
Top Attractions in Goa
Offering the perfect combination of sun, sand and serenity, Goa is dotted with scenic beaches like Anjuna, Baga, Benaulim, Calangute, Candolim, Colva, Dona Paula, Majorda, Miramar, Palolem, Vagator, Agonda and Aramabol to name a few. These offer tourists the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Goahas preserved its highly revered churches and cathedrals which boast the Portugal Colonial architecture. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of St Francis of Assisi, The Rachel Seminary, Chapel and Tomb of St Francis Xavier are just to name a few such must visit places.
Located in the wooded Western Ghats, the Dudhsagar Waterfalls attracts a number of tourists every year and are easily accessible by bus or taxi from either Margao or Panaji. The waterfalls are a major attraction during monsoons and are amongst the best in the country.
Goais much more than just beaches, churches, nightlife and casinos and the best example of its natural diversity can be seen in its picturesque spice plantations. The famous Anjuna flea market, is the perfect place to shop for souvenirs and mementoes for your loved ones back home.
Water Activities on Your Holidays to Goa
Angling or fishing is quite popular in Goa and is an integral part of Goas society. Dinghy sailing involves sailing on rough seas on 15-feet long vessels in groups of three or four people and is one of the popular pursuits. Goas coastal visibility ranges from five to ten metres and offers scuba diving enthusiasts a great opportunity to discover obscured coral reefs and other rare marine creatures in these shallow waters. Water Skiing, Windsurfing, and parasailing are other water sports that offer great adrenalin rush.
Shopping in Goa
No trip to Goa is complete unless one carries souvenirs and mementoes back home. For items like brassware, casework, crochet, carved furnishings, bamboo work & papier-mch visit the Government Emporia or keep an eye on the stalls in and around the important tourist spots.
Old Goas mansions have been painstakingly restored that offer a wide range of home styling and fashion products at very economical prices. Take a tour of Apsua & Angina markets in rural Goa that best reflect Goas ethnic heritage and offer all items of necessary use to shoppers.
Haggle around at Angina flea market that caters primarily to foreigners with knick-knacks, beachwear, jewellery and handicrafts at deeply discounted prices.
Dont postpone your trip to Goa any further. Although, tourist season in Goa starts in October, you can still find many airlines to India offering cheap fares.
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