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Coastal wonder, tiny Indian state Goa,
in one the best travel destination and most visited beach holiday of
the world. Beach holiday or Beach vacation and Goa tourism are
become the phrases of same meaning all over the world. Though this
is also a fact that in a small geographical area Goa has
considerable large number of most spectacular, nature blessed,
exotic beaches and for this higher density of beaches, Goa is also
called as Beach Heaven, Beach Paradise or the Beach Capital of
India, but this is also a fact that Goa has much more tourist
attractions for the Goa tour beyond the beaches of Goa.
During the Portuguese rule Goan land saw construction of many
churches and expansion of Christianity. Some of the churches are the
conversion of ancient Hindu temples and worship sites where as some
others are all together new constructions. Churches of Goa are known
for the architecture excellence and illustrate Portuguese
architecture and other styles of church construction. Churches of
Goa, for the excellence of architecture and rich historical value
are part of list of World heritage sites of UNESCO.
History of Goa dates back to Vedic era hence Goan land has quite
high number of temples and Hindu worshiped sites. Goddess Shantadurga
is considered as the deity of Goa and there are number of temples
dedicated to Shri Shantadurga in the various region of Goa and are
known for the architectural and religious values. Temples of Goa is
also a reason for the Goa travel and tours.
Geographically Goa belongs to scenic Western Ghat and blessed by
nature in abundance hence Goa tour gets diversified aspect of
wildlife tourism. For the wildlife and adventure lovers Goa is hot,
perfect and ideal location because in the winters with more than 500
north Indian migratory birds, this Coastal land turns into Paradise
of bird watchers and Bird lovers. Beside this there are three
wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, which also tempt traveler for planning
Goa tour.
Goan land, eleven talukas of north and south Goa are unique in the
sense that every taluka has at least one tourism oriented city.
Though the cities like Panjim, Mapusa and Margao are drawing major
share of traveler inflow of Goa travel but other cities like Vasco,
Bicholim, Ponda, Pernem and entire Canacona region also offers a
different charm and attraction for the travelers on Goa tourism.
Do remember Goa tourism is the realisation and implementation of the
slogan Go Goa - 365 days on the Holiday. So if you are thinking
about relaxing and get rejuvenating self, plan a holiday in Goa. |