What to say about GOA !!!, the name occurs and beaches come into mind.
All stretched along the Arabian Sea, is altogether different from all the states of India. It’s a place of celebrations and to get unwind.
It has a rich culture, forests, beaches, casinos and many places to explore. Once you have landed in GOA, it makes you feel that you are in the other world which is free of all chaos and you are there just to live life like a king-size
Recommended Places of Visit
North Goa for beaches, shopping and night life
South Goa for churches and historical places
Panaji City for shopping
Dudh Sagar Waterfall to explore amid forest
Casinos for a new experience and unwind
Things to Do in GOA
Water Sports
Snorkelling
Grand Island Goa Scuba Diving
Ocean Trekking
Snow Park
Spice Plantation Village Trip
Goan Caves
Crocodile Sightseeing
Night Bazaar
River Cruise
Night Clubs
Casino’s
Go Karting
Kayaking
GOA Seasons
Peak Season | – | November to March |
Shoulder Season | – | April and October |
Low Season | – | May to September |
Temperature
A few Unknown facts about GOA
It is India’s smallest state by area and fourth smallest by population
The architecture of most old buildings and churches resemble the Portuguese style of tradition and culture.
Dual Passport, Goans can also avail Portuguese passport
Mangeshi temple is the largest temple in Goa which is famous for Lord Mangesh which is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Some of the oldest rocks in India are found in Goa between Molem and Anmod. Classified as Trondjemeitic Gneiss, these rocks are over 3,600 million years old.
If GDP per capita is taken to account Goa is the richest state with GDP per capita two and half times whole India.
The body of St. Francis Xavier kept in coffin is in non-decomposed state until now
Asia’s only Naval Aviation Museum
Goa follows a uniform civil code wherein all the residents are ruled by the single code irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or linguistic affiliation
ADIL SHAH’s PALACE is the oldest building of GOA. It was built around 1500s by Muslim ruler Yususf Adil Shah of Bijapur
India’s first printing press was set up in GOA only, way back in 1500s
Goa is the second state in India after Orissa where world famous olive ridley turtles flock the Morjim to lay their eggs.
The number of tourists that visit Goa is 7 times greater than its population
Unique Headphone Parties can be seen in GOA.
The GOA has more than licensed 7000 bars in the state but Goans don’t really drink as much as you think