PLACES TO VISITLocation : Goa Famous Beaches : Calangute, Colva, Dona Paula, Vagator Famous Churches : Se Cathedral, Basilica of Born Jesus When To Go : September - March |
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Adventure Sports on Goa Beaches
For most of us, life is filled with deadlines and responsibilities, and we invest every minute to get things what we have to. Which makes it all the more important to make a commitment to sat 'enough!', to escape in solitude and do things we want to do. That's what taking a holiday is all about, stirring your senses, discovering new experiences and rediscovering the lost charm, sleeping late or starting the new day bright and early to capture every precious moment, it's your pick! And Goa offers all these, and perhaps much more. swaying palms, miles of silvery sands, lush greenery, an incredible cultural heritage, divine temples and magnificent churches; an unique cultural synthesis of east and west, a rare blend of yesterday and tomorrow. Do you need any more reasons to plan a vacation trip?
Visit the modern cities of Goa, pulsating with the beats of industrialisation and tourism, but still holding cultural traditions up on their sleeves. Even after decades of Portuguese rule, they still sing the glory of the past, and that gives an unique charm to its metropolis and even trivial towns. and each of Goa's major hubs has its own vibrant history and purpose in this intriguing little state - Panjim, the capital city; Vasco da gama, the port town; Margao, the commercial centre; Mapusa, the market town; and Ponda, the temple town.

Goa Beach Resort
Goa is bestowed with a coastline that stretches to almost 100 km. Pristine, palm fronted beaches entice tourists with their inviting azure waters and bustling waves. Interestingly, though Calangute, Vagator and Baga beaches are part of the same coastline, each is different in its natural beauty and temperament. You can also indulge into a a lot of hot-blooded water sport opportunities including snorkelling, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing, wind-surfing and fishing that will make your holiday.
For canturies Goa has tsaken in its folds dynasties and religions and each era left an indelible mark on the sands of Goa. Today, with a historic eye, you can see Goa as a huge collage of the Portuguese architecture, Oriental richness and imperial grandeur, all blending into one culture - Goan. The lush land and the magnetic beaches are all dotted with colonial buildings and magnificent forts thaht still sing the glory of the bygone chapters of history.

Cabo Palace , Old Goa
Despite being an exclusive beach destination adorned with swaying palms and heritage buildings, there are some modern attractions that allure every tourist. Take a break from the throb of Goa's ever crowded metros and the overcooked beaches to enjoy a welcome change at the mock-village of Ancestral Goa. Being the first of its kind, Goa's most unique sightseeing spot offers a detailed pictorial rendition of the state's rural culture under a single roof. Goa is a land of fun and there are many ways to do so. Colours yourself in the moods of gambling and who knows you can win quite a few bucks overnight at the multiple casinos that bedeck the terrain. Behold an altogether different Goa in its wild side at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Boot on the manicured gardens and give way to alluring butterflies and tiny tree frog, should they cross your path. Enter deep and you might see a magnificent gaur turn your way or a sloth bear drawing its path into the bush. Admire the sambhar and spotted deer delicately nibble at the vegetation before you move on to see the majestic elephants.
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