Go GoaGo Goa

By Anubhav Singh

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Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population.

Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast .Panaji is the state’s capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city.

Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capita two and a half times that of the country as a whole.

Introduction

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Goa WeatherGoa Weather

Average temperature- 25°C - 30°C Average temperature- 25°C - 30°C (67.96F - 81.56F Approx).(67.96F - 81.56F Approx).

Average rainfall- 325cms (Approx.).Average rainfall- 325cms (Approx.). Average daily hours of sunshine- Nine to Average daily hours of sunshine- Nine to

ten hours in summer and three to five ten hours in summer and three to five hours during the monsoon. hours during the monsoon.

Goan CitiesGoan CitiesThe five major cities of Goa are:The five major cities of Goa are:MapusaMapusaMargaoMargaoPondaPondaPanajiPanajiVasco Da GamaVasco Da Gama

Tourist Attraction: Dudhsagar Waterfalls

•Location: Sanguem district in Goa, near the Karnataka border

• Highlights: Listed as one of the highest waterfalls in the world and•India's fifth highest waterfall

• How to Reach: Dudhsagar waterfalls can be easily reached by hiring a taxi or taking a bus from Panaji or even Margao.

Tourist Attraction: Goa Spice Tourist Attraction: Goa Spice PlantationsPlantations

•Location: Ponda, situated inthe center of Goa• Highlights: Two major spice plantations that produce exotic spices and grind them in a powder form for use.• How to Reach: Ponda can be reached easily from Panaji by hiring a taxi or an auto. You can also hire a private van or jeep to reach the spice plantations of Goa.

Goa Forts: Cabo De Rama Fort

Location: Canacona, South Goa Highlights: Lord Rama and his wife Sita took shelter here during their 14 year exile. A chapel located inside the fort is still in use. How to Reach: Cabo De Rama fort can be easily reached by hiring a taxi or a cab from any nearby place in south Goa. There is regular bus service from Margao to Cabo De Rama fort daily.

Chapora FortChapora Fort

•Location: 10 kilometers from Mapusa, near the Anjuna beach, North Goa•Highlights: Lends a very wonderful and mystical feel to the beach while providing a spectacular view of the sea.•How to Reach: Chapora fort can be easily reached by hiring local transport fromMapusa or even Panaji, which is 18 kilometers away from here.

Terekhol FortTerekhol Fort

. . •Location:Location: Terekhol River, North Goa Terekhol River, North Goa• Highlights:Highlights: Heritage hotel in one part of the fort, Church of St. Anthony Heritage hotel in one part of the fort, Church of St. Anthony•How to Reach:How to Reach: Terekhol fort can be reached easily by hiring a taxi or an auto from Terekhol fort can be reached easily by hiring a taxi or an auto from any place in the north of Goa.any place in the north of Goa.

Goa ChurchesGoa Churches

Goa is literally synonymous with churches. Goa is literally synonymous with churches. Some of them are:Some of them are:

Basilica of Bom JesusBasilica of Bom JesusReis Maqos ChurchReis Maqos ChurchSe Cathedral churchSe Cathedral churchSt. Anne ChurchSt. Anne ChurchSt. Augustine Church etc.St. Augustine Church etc.

Goa BeachesGoa Beaches

A holiday in Goa is holiday is incomplete A holiday in Goa is holiday is incomplete without a visit to the the Goan beaches. without a visit to the the Goan beaches. Some of the popular beaches are:Some of the popular beaches are:

Arambol BeachArambol BeachAnjuna BeachAnjuna BeachAgondo BeachAgondo BeachBaga BeachBaga BeachBambolim Beach etc.Bambolim Beach etc.

By Air :--Goa's sole airport, the Dabolim Airport, is both By Air :--Goa's sole airport, the Dabolim Airport, is both a military and civilian airport catering to domestic and a military and civilian airport catering to domestic and international airlines that stop en route to other Indian international airlines that stop en route to other Indian destinations. destinations.

By Rail :--The Goa railway station is merely 2kms from By Rail :--The Goa railway station is merely 2kms from the City Center and the other railway station is 46km the City Center and the other railway station is 46km away at Mettupalayam. away at Mettupalayam.

By Road :-- The state has many highways that connect By Road :-- The state has many highways that connect distant places and make traveling much easier. distant places and make traveling much easier.

How to go?

Goa Carnival Bonderam Festival Feast of Three Kings Feast of St. Francis Xavier Zatra of Shantadurga

Fairs And Festivals

Goa Shopping

What to buy-What to buy- Artifacts made of papier-mâché Artifacts made of papier-mâché Bamboo work Bamboo work Beachwear Beachwear Brassware Brassware Carved furniture Carved furniture Curios like trinkets, bracelets, Curios like trinkets, bracelets,

rings rings Hammocks Hammocks Old coins Old coins Shell work Shell work Spice powder packets Spice powder packets Terracotta Terracotta Trinkets made of stones and Trinkets made of stones and

corals corals