Goa Holidays has an unusual diversity in its entire forms -
people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects,
cuisine and physiography variously known as “Pearl of the
Orient” and a “Tourist Paradise” is located on the western coast
of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan bounded by the
state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east
and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. The
land of Goa India Tour is endowed with scenic beauty, the
architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old
houses, meeting point of races, confluence of West and East,
warm and tolerant nature of the people. Goa Tour offers several
tourist attractions such as its beaches, forts, churches,
waterfalls, seminaries, and caves which have renamed Goa as “Goa
Dourada” that mean “Golden Goa” in the local dialect.
History
The word Goa or Gomantak means ‘land of the Gods’ is also known
as “Aparant” or “Shurparak” is spread between the Sahyadri
mountains and Sindhusagar. The history of the sacred land of
Gomantak is well described in Sahyadri Khand of Skandha Purana,
the ancient text of Hindu religion. Since then various dynasties
have ruled Goa like Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas,
Chalukyas, Bahamani, Muslims and most famously the Portuguese.
This land was liberated by the Indian Army on December 19, 1961
from the Portuguese and became Union Territory of India along
with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was
conferred statehood and became the one of 28th states of the
Indian Republic.
Major Tourist Attraction
Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full of major rivers like
Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona; wildlife
sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Bhagvan Mahavir
Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife
Sanctuary, Mollem Wildlife Sanctuary which lie in the eastern
forested hilly areas of the state. Travelers to Goa love the
laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the people. Goa
is famous for Beach Tourism which offers multiple options for
beach lover. Some of the famous beaches are Arambol, Mandrem,
Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar are
located in the North of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva,
Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem are located in the
south. Some other tourist attractions are as:
Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and structures built by
the Portuguese rulers.
Dudhsagar Waterfall
These exotic waterfalls are major attraction of tourists
located in the Western Ghats is truly breathtaking, particularly
when the falls are at their fullest after the monsoon rains.
Churches of Goa
The famous and magnificent churches of Goa are largely a legacy
of Portuguese colonization. Some famous churches of tourist
attractions are Se Cathedral Church, Ruins of Church of St.
Augustine, The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis
Magos Church, St. Cajetan Church, Church of St. Francis of
Assissi, Church of St Paul and Church of Mary Immaculate
Conception etc.
Temples of Goa
Goa has a number of Hindu temples like Shri Nagesh Maharudra
Temple, Shri Anantha Temple, Shri Chandreshwar Temple,
Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri Ganesha Temple, the Mahalaxmi
Temple, Shri Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga Temple.
Rivers of Goa
The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal
and Talpona formed the island of waterways enhance its beauty
and romance abounds in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines,
crabs and lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e Panaji is
situated on the Mandovi River.
Cuisine of Goa
Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different cultures endures over
many centuries. Goa food means the famous fish, curry, rice and
feni package. Seafood such as prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets,
clams, ladyfish, mussels, and oysters are used to make a variety
of curries, fries, soups and pickles. Besides fresh seafood,
dried and salted fish dishes are also available.
