Nature Friendly Tourist Destination of India - Goa

Goa is one of the top 5 tourist destinations of India. People visits Goa not only from different parts of India but from all over the world due to its natural beauty and lovely beaches. The capital of Goa is Panaji & It is surrounded by Mumbai in its north & Arabian Sea as its western coast.

It is favorite tourist hot spot known for its sky blue beaches, cultural heritage and places of worship. Goa being near the Arabian Sea has hot & humid climate all the year around. Goa has a short winter and the best season to visit Goa is between Decembers to February. The place is also remarkably known for its awesome Christmas & New Year celebrations. If one plans to visit Goa during this time one has to decide 2 months earlier.

There are many renowned places to visit in Goa. It has two world heritage sites:- 
The Bom Jesus Basilica & Churches & Convents of Old Goa.  Other famous spots are sanctuary of Saint Joseph in Sancoale, Pillar Monastery, Church of Saints simon & Jude at Betim Gamxim, the statute of Bleeding Jesus etc. People who also love watching temple also note to visit few of the many beautiful temples: The Shantadurga temple, The Mangeshi temple. The prime festivals of Goa are Chaworth, Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Shigmo, Samvatsar Padro, Dusshera etc. Though the most enchanting are New Year and Carnival Celebrations which attract worldwide attention.

Famous Beaches in Goa

Goa is one of the best tourists Destination in India. The beaches in Goa acclaim best importance and are a must visit for anyone. The lists of the famous beaches are as follows:

·       Calangute Beach  (North Goa)

It is one of the most popular beach that is full of tourists in almost all seasons. It Is only 15 kms From the capital of Goa, Panaji & it offers a good site of not only rising waves but also a dream place for swimmers, divers and people looking for lazy vacations. It also has prominence of handicraft shops.

·       Baga Beach  (North Goa)

Baga beach is 17kms away from capital Panji, unlike Calangute this beach is offers a quiet and isolated atmosphere though it also offers great thrilling water sports.

·       Anjuna Beach  (North Goa)

Anjuna beach is 18kms away from capital Panji, trance parties move this beach a known part of Goa. Also it is famous for its Wednesday flea market that dreams a lot of football.

·       Candolim Beach  (North Goa)

This is the closest beach from goa capital and is very well known for its facilitating water sports specially parasailing and water shining.

·       Agonda Beach  (South Goa)

Tourists looking for peace and wanting to be mesmerized only by the beauty of the ocean visit this beach. Also according to Hindu epic Ramayana, it is believed that Lord Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of his 12yrs. Old smile.

·       Varca, Cavelossim & Robot  (South Goa)

Very famous of all beaches and known for its reasonable eating joints & clean waters. One can find the most luxurious resorts, huge and it is well connected by all means of commenting.




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