India - Goa

Location : South-western part of India
Capital City : Panaji
Major Attractions : Casinos, Carnival, Cuisines
Mostly Visited For : Beaches, New Year Fiesta


Famous Monuments :
Aguada Fort, Shantadurga Temple Se Cathedral, Shri Mangueshi Temple, Chapora Fort, The Viceroy Arch, Holy Spirit Church, Royal Chapel of St. Anthony.
Wild Life Attractions :
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary - (52 km) from Panjim or (36 km) from Margao, Catigo Wildlife Sanctuary, Sacred Groves, Bahgwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.


Famous Beaches :
Anjuna Beach - in North Bardez Taluka, Calangute Beach- 16 km from Panaji, Colva Beach - 26 km Dabolim Airport, Dona Paula Beach - 7km from Panaji, Vagator Beach - Skirted by Anjuna Beach.
Famous Adventure Sports :
Windsurfing - Dona Paula Beach, Bogmalo, Para-sailing - Cansaulim, Utorda, Grand and Bait Islands, Water Skiing - in Candolim, Calangute, Arossim, Scuba Diving - in Grand Island, St.George Island, Cruising on Arabian Sea.


Most Visited For :
Beaches Fringed by Arabian Sea, Old Goa Churches, Water Sports, Beach Night Parties, Rave Parties, Casinos Thrill, New Year Fiesta.
Famous Festivals :
Goa Carnival, Christmas, New Year, Holi, Sao Joah Festival, Feast of St. Xavier, Journey of Three Kings.

Getting There :
Air - Goa's only airport, Dablolim International Airport, is about 30 km from Panaji, the Capital of Goa.Rail - Two main Railway Stations in Margao and Vasco Da Gama are connected with major cities in India including Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc. Road - Goa is connected by motorable roads to all the major cities in India via National Highway NH 4A, NH 17 and NH 17 A.


Where to Stay :
Panjim – Marriot Resort, Park Plaza Hotel, Hotel Solmar, North Goa – Taj Fort Aquada Resort, Cidade De Goa, Sonesta Inn, South Goa – Taj Exotica, Park Hyatt Resort, Clarion the Beach Goa, The Old Anchor.