Goa is the tiny coastal state of heavenly land of India and on world tourism map is known as Paradise of beach lovers. Churches of Goa are on list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Most of the churches here are situated in Old Goa.

Since the Portuguese rule Goa is famous as the land of Christianity though majority of local population is following Hindu religious faith and there are many Hindu Temples like Shanta Durga which dates back to era, earlier to construction of famous churches of Goa.

Geographically Goa is at height of 1022 meters from sea levels and shares boundaries with adjoining states of Maharashtra [in north] and Karnataka [south and east] where as on the west Arabian sea defines the boundary of state.

Alike the Indians, people of Goa are fond of celebrations and have some special community festivals like "Goa Carnival". Life style of Goa citizens have the same essence of hard working and dedication towards the profession for which Indians are famous world wide a bit of difference of life style here is, Life style of Goans is slightly highly flavored with enjoyment and relaxations.

In the Goa markets you will find a highly followed schedule of working and at most of places in the state it is hard to shop after 8 pm as most of native citizens are intended to keep this time reserved for enjoyment and relaxation after hard working schedules of the day.

It is worth to watch "Goa at Night" which usually starts around 6:30 in the evening and last for about 90 minutes during this span of time cruise keeps on floating on Mandavi river water and visitor can enjoy the music of Goa with glimpses of local Culture, customs and traditions.

Beaches of Goa are not just the conjugation point of land and huge water body but are the places to find true pleasure as there are facilities available for water sports and eating your favorite food stuffs which are available in abundance here on the beach side stalls and restaurants. Going for a romantic walk with barren feet at Colava or Colungate beach is comparable only with heavenly pleasure specially in afternoons when silvery white water is rushing to wash the sand particles from your feet palms.

Goa Geographical Fact File