Goa - A Perfect Holiday Destination

1. Goa – A Perfect Holiday Destination

2. Introduction • Known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan • The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world • Perfect place where you will find a blend of traditional and modern aspects of life • Waterfalls, the forests, the spice farms, all are unique in their own way and are on top of the list. The main reason to visit Goa is its excellent Goa beaches.

3. Goa Culture: • Theatre • Natak, Tiatr and Zagor are the chief forms of Goa’s traditional performance arts. Stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata along with other social subjects are narrated with songs and dance • 2) Dance and Music • Dekhnni, Fugdi, Corridinho, Mando etc. are some of the traditional art forms. Goa is also known as the origin of Goa trance which has given birth to Psytrance as well. • 3) Food • Goan cuisine is a blend of different influences the Goans had to endure during the centuries. The staple food in Goa is fish and rice, both among the Hindus and the Catholics. Unlike the Christian food the Hindu Goan food is not strongly influenced by the Portuguese cuisine. • 4) Languages • Along with English which is widely spoken all over Goa, Konkani and Marathi are the state languages. The national language Hindi is also well understood in most areas around the state

4. Goa Specialities: • ManyGoa Tourismcompanies offer holiday packages wherein you can visit the places to witness its charm. These packages include tours to many exiting destinations. • Shopping • Shopping in Goa is a mish mash of bargaining at the flea market, buying the latest trends at designer fashion boutiques in old renovated Goan houses, visiting bookshops that sell everything from the latest in fiction to mythological stories, scouting funky shops selling eccentric printed tees and beach wear and lifestyle boutiques belonging to long time international settlers in Goa. 

5. 2) Goa Carnival • The Carnival in Goa is one of a kind, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over four centuries. This large scale celebration, known as Intruz takes place in the city of Panaji. The Carnival is celebrated for three days and nights, when the legendary King Momotakes over the state and the streets come alive with music and colour. Huge parades are organized throughout the state with bands, dances and floats outall night on the streets, and grand balls held in the evenings.

6. Where to Stay? • Sterling Resorts are luxurious and comfortable, ensuring a pleasant stay to all its guests while holidaying in Kerala. • Phoenix Park Inn is a well-furnished resort, offering accommodation to its guests in the best way possible.

7. How to get there? • Travelling by air is easily accessible with a number of airports in the state for both domestic and international flights. • One can also travel by the Indian Railways with the trains stopping on stations closer to your destinations. • Going by roadways in buses or cars through the highways is also possible and safe to be undertaken.

8. Best time to Visit Goa: • Mid-November to Mid-February, March to May and Mid-June to October are ideally the perfect time to visit Goa, with lovely mornings and evenings along with sight-seeing at the beaches in the best way possible • Also, Goa tour packages are one that everyone looks forward too. So make sure you don’t miss out on this trip, which one need to take in his lifetime.

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