A coastal paradise, located in South Western India, Goa is popular for its exquisite beaches, easygoing life style and various fairs and festivals. The relaxed and harmonious surroundings of Goa makes it a hit place among traveler's seeking sun, sand, food, wine, old churches and temples. Goa's beaches are now filled with persistent hawkers during the day and rave parties at night. Lavishly gifted by nature, Goa can also boast of its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Beaches
Goa have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, dazzling stretches of golden sand edging the azure expanse of the Arabian Sea. Goan beaches are magnificent and are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. The beaches here have been accepted as a matter of life, there are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of have on sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include from water scooters to water gliding. To add on you can shake your legs for some time with a glass of feni and beer, engaged in shopping on the beach side, or have midnight bonfire on the beach.

Goan Festivals
Goaites celebrates both Christmas and Deepawali with equal enthusiasm. The medley goes to reflect the underlying fusion of two streams of powerful cultures. Some of the famous festivals include Bonderam Festival, Christmas, Diwali, Feast Of Three Kings, Food & Cultural Festival Of Goa, Ganesh Chaturthi, Goa Carnival, Good Friday/ Easter ect.

Goan Food
Food in Goa is a very serious matter and capitalizes on the range of food products available here. Goa boasts of many different cuisines - the Konkan, the Portuguese and the Bahamani Nawabi traditions. The fruits of the sea are used lavishly in Goan food different types of fish, prawns, mussels, oysters, crabs and many more.

Nightlife in Goa
Nightlife in Goa is exciting and there are many ways to liven up the evening. Goans enjoy going out and it is not unusual to find families out for a night of merriment. In certain areas, almost every third house has a bar-cum-restaurant.

Places to Visit
Panaji
The Capital City of Goa offers a variety of visual delights. From the hill-top 'Altinho', one can see the panoramic view of the sea. Panaji's Portuguese heritage can still be seen from its narrow winding streets, old houses with overhead hanging balconies and red-tiled rooftops.

Mapusa
13kms from Panaji, Mapusa is a small town forming the hub of north Goa. It has an even blend of residential and commercial establishments and gardens. People from all over Goa come here to buy and sell their wares in the famous Friday market. Margoa(Madgaon)

Vasco-da-gama
This spick and span coastal town popularly known as Vasco was originally called Sambhaji. Imposing multi-storeyed buildings and a church dominate the city center here. This well laid out city is also the railway terminus for passenger service.

Old Goa
It is the state's showpiece and the only remnant of the massive and overpowering Portuguese presence which established its capital on the southern bank of the Mandovi river. The monuments and cathedrals today represent just a fraction of the urban development that was Old Goa.

Accomodation in Goa
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