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Sun, sand and sea and rivers and churches and ghats and
hills and music and culture.........GOA has it all. Once a Portuguese
colony Goa was brought to the Indian fold only in 1961. Situated on
the western coast of India, Goa is now a full fledged state.
Over the centuries various dynasties have
ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani
Muslims and most famously the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa. Having
been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West
over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite
different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up
almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and
other religions.
General Info
Area 3,660 sq km
Population 1,300,000
Weather- October to March is pleasant and dry
and therefore the Season time. April to June can be hot. July to mid
September is the Monsoon time and quiet good if it is not raining, Goa
has it's own charm in the Monsoons.
How to Reach Goa
Goa is easily accessible by all three routes-Air, Land and water.
Air Direct flights are available from Delhi,
Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad etc.
Trains Konkan Railway connects Goa to different
parts of the country.
Road Buses are available from Mumbai, even
Volvos.
Water A number of Ship Cruises are available
between Mumbai and Panaji covering the entire Konkan coastline. The
cruise offers the tourists a close view of palm-fringed Konkan coast.
What to See/Do in Goa
Beaches of Goa
Resorts/Hotels of
Goa
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