 Goa, the pearl of East, is one of the most visited tourist destination in India. It includes variety of tourist attractions such as gothic churches, age-old ruins; palm fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, and folk music. The coastal area of the state covers more than 131 km long stretches of sea shore along with Arabian Sea. It is situated in western direction of India and sun, sand and sea are the synonyms of its tourism. It offers wide range of attractions; some of major attractions are described below-
Beaches of Goa: Goa is a paradise for the persons who love exotic beaches. The golden sandy beaches of the state offers wide range of attractions from group holiday to private holiday. The beaches of Goa are regarded as one of the most beautiful and exotic beaches of the world. The most famous beaches of the state are Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Arambol Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Colva Beach, and Calangute Beach where you can enjoy adventure as well as water sports such as scuba diving, beach volleyball, beach biking and many more.
Goa reflects perfect amalgamation of different religions. Here you can explore many enchanting temples and Churches such as Sri Mallikarjun Temple, The Hari Mandir, Mahalaxmi Temple, Convent Church of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Cathedral and the church of St. Alex-Curtorim. The churches of Goa are notable for their architectural uniqueness and gothic behavior. In these churches, we can see effect of colonial architecture in its structure and shape.
Goa is a hub of historical monuments and museums. There are several forts and palaces built during colonial era can be seen in the state. The Aguda Fort, Fortress of Colvale, Cabo da Rama, Tiracol Fort, Chapora fort are the finest example of colonial architectures. Apart from monuments, the place is famous for ancient museums such as Sculpture Gallery, The Christian Art Gallery and the Cultural Anthropology Gallery, The contemporary Art Gallery and the Western Art Gallery.
A journey to the paradise of tourism is in-complete without enjoying nightlife in Goan Casino’s. The night life of the state is known for its vibrant colors and festivals. Further the Tourism department of Goa organizes several festivals for instance Feast of Three Kings, Goa Carnival, St. Francis Day, and Bonderam Festival, to attract tourist across the world. |
