Goa Tour and Travel Guide

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Overview:-

Goa - the land of parties, beaches and sand has become one of the most exotic and happening destinations to spend the holidays in India. This place is a wonderful combination of water sports, historical monuments, world class beaches and religious places. A unique blend of Indian and Portuguese influence, Goa's history makes it a state more than just parties and beaches. Exploring Goa is a wonderful activity and allows to enjoy many water sports like skiing, wind surfing, Para Sailing and many others. So, if you are planning to visit this place, then go through this Goa tour and travel guide from Trip to India Tours.

At a Glance-

Founded In

3rd century

Founded By

Mauryan empire

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Languages Spoken

English, Konkani and Marathi

Season

Summer (April-May), Winter (December-Feb), Monsoon (June-September)

Religion

Hindu, Islamic, Christian

Temperature

Summer (23o C to 40o C) & Winter (15o C to 33o C)

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Cuisine

Different country foods

How To Reach

By Air

Goa has its own airport and well connected with all the major cities of India. You can board domestic flight from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and many other cities to reach Goa. On arrival, hire a car to explore the places in and around Goa.

By Train

The Goa railway station is well connected with all the major cities of India. You can easily board trains from different cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and many others to reach Goa. On arrival, hire a car to explore the places in and around Goa.

By Road

Goa is well connected with all the major cities of India through roadways. The buses are available from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and many other cities to reach Goa. On arrival, hire a car to explore the places in and around Goa.

Prominent places to visit in Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus

This is a well-known church of Goa and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Basilica of Bom Jesus was built in the year 1605. The church has the holy remains of the pioneer saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. It has baroque architecture and famous all across the globe. This church is also listed as the UNESCO world heritage site.

Fort Aguada

This fort was constructed in 1612 to protect Goa from the Maratha and Dutch invasion. The main highlight of this Fort Aguada is the towering lighthouse. It is constructed on the Mandovi river and attracts large number of tourists every year.

Dudhsagar falls

This waterfall is one of the most amazing attractions of Goa. The water plunges down 2000 feet into the rugged valley and attracts large number of tourists every year. The headwaters of the Mandovi River cuts across the Deccan Plateau and breaks into three streams that pours down, in the face of the vertical cliff.

Calangute Beach

This beach is the largest beach of Goa and famous for different kinds of water sports such as skiing, Parasailing and many others. It is visited by tourists from different parts of the world and has transformed into a party zone.

Baga beach

This beach is located in North Goa and famous for different kinds of water sports such as skiing, Parasailing and many others. It is visited by tourists from different parts of the world and has transformed into a party zone. The nearby markets are also known for shopping different traditional handicrafts and jewelry.