Tourism in Goa

Travelers must visit its famous churches as Goa is exactly synonymous with churches. All these churches are great example of rich historical past of Goa and are living testimonies of ancient culture. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Reis Magos Church, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Augustine, Church of St. Francis, Mary Immaculate Conception and St. Anne Church are some of the famous churches in Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus :   This church is known to hold the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. This church is situated around 10 kilometers away from the new city of Panjim. 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is generally a name which is used for the infant Jesus. This church is considered as the best examples of Baroque structural design in India. In the church, travelers can witness beautiful paintings with scenes which taken from the life of St. Francis Xavier. Se Cathedral Church: The Se Cathedral church of Goa is one of the largest churches of Asia. B...

The multitude of beaches in Goa offer something for everyone, from luxury resorts to makeshift huts, and trance parties to tranquility. The Goa beach that's right for you will depend on the kind of experience you want to have. These beaches are divided into North and South Goa. Beaches in Northern Goa ->Anjuna ->Arambol ->Bambolim ->Calangute ->Candolim ->Chapora ->Dona Paula ->Miramar ->Morjim ->Sinquerim ->Vagator Beaches in Southern Goa ->Agonda ->Benaulim ->Canaguinim ->Cavelossim ->Colva ->Majorda ->Mobor ->Palolem ->Baga ->Bogmalo Though all the beaches located in Goa are Beautiful as well as alluring but out of these some major tourist spots have been listed below:- Mandrem Beach Situated in North Goa, Mandrem is a tranquil beach and counted among the most beautiful beaches in Asia. Serene and scenic, Mandrem is preferred by honeymooners. The secluded beach provides the mu...

Goa has a tropical climate, with hot, humid weather for most of the year. In summer the temperatures can reach as high as 91°F (33°C) and there are monsoon rains from June to September. Goa has a short winter, lasting only from December to February, with temperatures averaging around 77°F (25°C). The best time to visit Goa is during the cooler months between November and March, when the weather is warm, there is no rain, and the seas are calm and clear. The most popular time to visit Goa is over December and January, partly because the weather is ideal at this time, but also because Goa is renowned for its Christmas and New Year's celebrations. October, at the very start of the tourist season, is a good month to visit in if you want to avoid the worst of the crowds, but, although the beaches will be lovely and empty, many facilities will be closed and it'll be harder to find open restaurants, shops and the like. March or early April are also good times to arrive, as it isn...

Vasco da Gama is the largest city located in Goa. The historic city of Margao still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese, who first landed in the early 16th century as merchants and conquered it soon thereafter. Goa is a former Portuguese province; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In the 3rd century BC Goa formed part of the Mauryan empire. Later it was ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur and eventually passed to the Chalukyas of Badami from AD 580 to 750. Goa fell to the Muslims for the first time in 1312, but they weren’t fans of the beach and eventually left in 1370 under the forceful persuasion of Harihara I of the Vijayanagar mpire. During the next 100 years Goa’s harbours were important landing places for ships carrying Arabian horses for the Vijayanagar cavalry. Blessed as it is by natural harbours and wide rivers, Goa was the ideal base ...

Goa is mainly known as the tourist hub of India. It is located at the west coast of India, better known as the Konkan. It shares its boundaries with Maharashtra and Karnataka, and it is surrounded by the Arabian Sea at the west coast.  Goa is one of the smallest states in India. It has the fourth smallest population when compared with the other states in India. The capital of Goa is Panaji. Panaji is sometimes referred to as Panjim. Goa has a number of beaches and flora and fauna and therefore is one of the hotspots of tourism in India. In fact, at any point of time in Goa, you will find the tourist population higher than the population of the locals. Before the advent of globalization, Goa may be the place which would have foreigners in India. As per 2011, Goa handled 7% of foreign tourist arrivals. According to last year's report, it has increased to nearly 15% and experts believe that it may increase further within the coming year. Tourismn is said to be the backbone...